Joel Eriksson Ek
MN Wild Update: Star of the Week and Injuries
The Minnesota Wild are currently on a road trip with two games back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday, the Wild will play the Anaheim Ducks, and the next day, they will face the Los Angeles Kings. Five points out of a wild card spot, every point matters for the Wild. Two points of interest could […]
Read MoreMN Wild Sign Prospect to ELC
The Minnesota Wild announced this afternoon that they have signed Rasmus Kumpulainen to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). This contract will start with the 2024-25 season. The Wild drafted Kumpulainen during the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft at 53rd overall. Kumpulainen is an 18-year-old forward who spent last season with the Oshawa Generals […]
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Can the Minnesota Wild Make the Playoffs?
Nobody has a crystal ball and the Minnesota Wild are in a tough spot. Not high enough to guarantee a playoff spot, but not low enough to count themselves out of it. While some fans have called for them to tank for a better draft pick, battling for a playoff spot aligns more with the […]
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MN Wild Mid-Season Check-In
The Minnesota Wild have had a strange season that’s taken enough twists and turns to make anyone sick to their stomach. But now that they’re halfway through the grueling season let’s check in and see how the Wild are doing compared to pre-season predictions. The Biggest Surprises Top Lines Have Struggled with Consistency One of […]
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The Minnesota Wild Family Tree: 2023-24 Season
Disclaimer: All off-the-wall comments are meant with love—the fans who bond over the vibes part of hockey love every player. Everything typed below or in other Wild Lore pieces is meant with affection. The Minnesota Wild is a hockey team with amazing vibes. With a family-like feeling that has resulted in an elaborate yet shockingly […]
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Can We Trust the Minnesota Wild Now?
It’s hard to know how to feel when it comes to the Minnesota Wild. Amazing season opener, with a losing record under Dean Evason and a winning record under John Hynes; half of the team was injured, leading to another losing streak, and now winning two crucial games in a row. Can we trust the […]
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Game Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Carolina Hurricanes | 01/21/2024
The Minnesota Wild are making up for lost time. After a win against the Florida Panthers despite more injuries, the Wild pulled off another win against the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite a large imbalance of shots on goal, especially in the first period, the Wild were able to hold off an offensive onslaught from the Canes. […]
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NHL Game Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | 01/18/2024
After an important home win on Monday night, the Minnesota Wild lost 7-3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road. While the first two periods remained close, the Lightning ran away with it in the third period. Quick Recap Final Score: 7-3 Tampa Bay PIMS: 18 minutes combined Shots on goal: 38-33 Tampa Bay […]
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NHL Series Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild | 01/08-01/10/2024
On Monday night, the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild kicked off a home-and-home series at the Xcel Energy Center. The Stars visited the Wild first, and then the former returned to the American Airlines Center to host the latter. After the series, Dallas…, while Minnesota… Read on for further details. Monday, January 8 at 7:00 […]
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Game Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Calgary Flames | 01/02/2024
The Minnesota Wild lost to the Calgary Flames at home 3-1 during Tuesday’s game. The Wild battled hard, but their depleted lineup was not able to get the offensive push that they needed to beat the Flames. Quick Recap Final Score: 3-1 Flames PIMS: 12 minutes combined, despite plenty of physicality and scrums Shots on […]
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