Kirill Kaprizov
Will Don Sweeney Disappoint in Free Agency?
The Boston Bruins hired General Manager Don Sweeney on May 20, 2015. Sweeney has signed 216 players, drafted 54, and made 42 trades since that time. Bruins fans would probably like to forget about some of the draft picks (especially the 1st round in 2015) and some of the trades (Kirill Kaprizov for a 5th-round […]
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OPINION: I’d Pick Brock Faber Over Connor Bedard
Connor Bedard is a young, generational talent at the beginning of what will be an amazing career. I’m excited to watch him grow and develop his talent even further than where it already is. But at this moment in time, I would not trade Brock Faber for Connor Bedard. Before I dive in, I’d like […]
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Blackhawks Shutout 4-0 vs. Minnesota Wild | 4/7/2024
After a huge 3-2 victory against the Dallas Stars, the Blackhawks unfortunately were unable to get any goals past Jesper Wallstedt when they hosted the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, April 7th. They had been shutout 4-0, it was the 13th time this season they were shutout. Arvid Soderblom made a total of 33 saves for […]
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Can the Wild Still Salvage the Season?
The NHL season is wrapping up and the Minnesota Wild are still fighting for a playoff spot. The Western Conference is tight and the Wild are currently 9 points out of a playoff spot behind both the Vegas Golden Knights, who are currently in the second wild card spot and the St. Louis Blues, who […]
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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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Who is Marat Khusnutdinov?
The name Marat Khusnutdinov has been bandied about the Minnesota Wild space over the past week, and it is a very good thing. His season with HC Sochi in Russia finished this past weekend, and because his team didn’t make the KHL playoffs, he is ready to come over to Minnesota. The only problem is […]
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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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Fleury Makes 33 Saves in a 3-2 Win Against the Pittsburgh Penguins | 2/9/2024
The Minnesota Wild held a Marc-Andre Fleury Night on Friday, February 9th. It was to honor Fleury for reaching 1,000 games played and 552 career wins. Fleury has passed Patrick Roy for the second-most all-time among NHL goaltenders. The Penguins played against the Wild, unfortunately not securing the two points. Minnesota and Marc-Andre Fleury defeated […]
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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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