John Hynes
More Changes in the Iowa/Minnesota Wild Organization
Another change to the Minnesota Wild coaching staff happened this afternoon with an announcement by the Iowa Wild, the AHL affiliate farm team. It was announced that Cody Franson, assistant coach for the 2023-24 season, was parting ways with the team. Franson was hired on December 28, 2023 by the Iowa Wild. He was an […]
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Minnesota Wild Fire Assistant Coach
The Minnesota Wild announced that they have parted ways with assistant coach Darby Hendrickson after 14 years. This comes partly as a surprise given that Hendrickson has been the only coach able to keep his job despite numerous changes over the years. Hendrickson has served under six of the Wild’s seven head coaches in their […]
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Missing the Playoffs is a Good Thing for the Wild
The Minnesota Wild are out of the playoffs. Even though technically they have a 0.5% chance, it isn’t going to happen. While that sucks for everyone from the players to the fans, there are some built-in advantages that the Wild can take advantage of. Wallstedt Can Get a Better Chance The Wild recalled Jesper Wallstedt […]
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3 Things The Wild Should NOT Do
There are plenty of ideas floating around social media and comment sections about things the Minnesota Wild should do. While plenty of good things are being thrown around, there are also plenty of horrible takes. While it’s good to ignore the more” out there” theories, there are a few that keep being repeated. So let’s […]
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The Wild Need The Swedes Back
Minnesota Wild fans know how many penalties Joel Eriksson Ek draws. He is forever being facewashed and shoved around from his usual position in the blue paint. Unfortunately, he also manages to take a lot of penalties at the same time. It’s a time-tested joke that Ek is the only player who can get a […]
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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 […]
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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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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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Will Fleury End His Season In Minnesota?
The Minnesota Wild have had a tumultuous season. First, they started with a long losing streak. Then, they lost a well-liked coach. After that, they had to deal with a rash of injuries that hit some of their top players. At this point, the Wild are eight points out of a playoff spot. Can they […]
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