Minnesota Wild

Player Profile: Roope Hintz

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz was recently named as best at his position by the NHL Network alongside fellow forward Jason Robertson. Hintz and Robertson anchor the Stars’ top forward line with veteran forward Joe Pavelski. Here’s what you need to know about Hintz. Roope Hintz was born in Tampere, Finland, on November 17, 1996, […]

Joel Eriksson Ek is the Wild’s MVP

If there was an MVP award given to a player on each team, Joel Eriksson Ek deserves it for the Minnesota Wild every single season. He scores goals, plays on the power play, the penalty kill, overtime, and the shootout. He also puts himself on the line, taking more punches to the face than the […]

Can Marcus Johansson Keep Up The Pace?

When Bill Guerin traded for Marcus Johansson at the 2023 trade deadline, there were instant grumbles from the fans. The last time Johansson was part of the Minnesota Wild, he finished with six goals and 14 points during 36 games. To compound that, he broke his arm three games into the playoffs. But Wild fans […]

My Most Anticipated Leafs Games of 2023 – 2024

Going into this upcoming season, there are a handful of games that I’m looking forward to watching. Whether they’re face-offs against old friends or big events that take place on a global scale, these five games should be great entertainment. October 11, 2023, vs Montreal Canadiens (2-1-1) Not only is this the first game of […]

OPINION: Filip Gustavsson’s Contract is Just Right

All summer, Minnesota Wild fans have been waiting for Filip Gustavsson to re-sign with the team. It seemed a sure thing that it would happen quickly, but as the weeks dragged on, worry started to set in. Bill Guerin did his best to calm the fans, using any media appearance to assure the hockey world […]

Filip Gustavsson and Minnesota Wild Agree on Contract

The Minnesota Wild announced on July 31, 2023, that they came to a contract agreement with Filip Gustavsson. Originally scheduled to go to arbitration, both parties were able to agree before the meeting scheduled for Friday, August 4. Gustavsson agreed to a multi-year deal to help avoid arbitration. Gustavsson’s new contract is a three-year, $11.25 […]

Can Ryan Hartman Stay On Top?

Ryan Hartman, 28, has been playing as the top-line center for a while now. It’s an unlikely place for the gritty center, but so far, he’s been the Minnesota Wild’s best option. Playing between Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello led to Hartman having the two best scoring seasons in his career. Hartman also managed to […]

ECHL: Heartlanders re-sign Durflinger, Welcome Minnesotan Duo

The Iowa Heartlanders have re-signed Forward Jake Durflinger and welcomed in defensemen Robbie Stucker and Ben Brinkman to Coralville.

Executive Promotions for the Minnesota Wild

Craig Leipold, the owner of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment and the Minnesota Wild, announced three executive promotions. Matt Majka, Bill Guerin, and Mitch Helgerson received promotions and new titles. Bill Guerin will continue to act as the Minnesota Wild General Manager but will add a new title to his name. As President of Hockey Operations, […]

ECHL: History of the Alaska Aces

The Alaska Aces were one of the league’s most successful franchises, winning three Kelly Cup titles, and adding five Brabham Cup championships, including being the only team to go back-to-back-to-back-to-back. In addition, the Alaska Aces added eight division championships and four conference titles. Today we will talk about the history of the Alaska Aces. The […]