Pat Maroon

Wild Add Gritty Defenseman in Trade With Lightning

After trading Calen Addison to the San Jose Sharks this morning, the Minnesota Wild have traded for another defenseman to take his place. The Wild have acquired Zach Bogosian from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 7th-round draft pick in 2025. Trading Addison away and receiving Bogosian has a few upsides for the […]

Can the Wild Turn Things Around Back at Home?

The Minnesota Wild returned from a three-game road trip with only one point to show. After a terrible game against the Philadelphia Flyers, a much better game against the Washinton Capitals, and a backslide against the New Jersey Devils, the Wild have a small break. They will face the Devils again on Thursday. Until then, […]

PREVIEW: MN Wild Host the Edmonton Oilers

The Minnesota Wild host the Edmonton Oilers at the Xcel Center on Tuesday, 10/23, at 8 p.m. CT for the last game of their three-game homestand. Both teams have less than stellar records this far in the season, and Tuesday’s battle might be close to a battle of equals. This game is part of the […]

What Will the MN Wild Lineup Look Like in Montreal?

After a whirlwind first two games for the Minnesota Wild, the lineup continues to change. Jared Spurgeon’s injury during the preseason seems to have set off a chain reaction of other lineup changes. So, who will be in the lineup? Here’s a preview of how the Wild might handle it. How is Jared Spurgeon’s Injury? […]

Preview of the Minnesota Wild 2023-24 Season

Opening night is almost here for the Minnesota Wild. After the last two seasons ended with heartbreaking first-round playoff exits, could this be the year where they push through the mental block and make a deeper playoff run? Here’s a preview of each offensive line and defensive pairing to start the season. Top Line Needs […]

The Wild Rookies Are Alright

The Minnesota Wild team has two rookie players this season. Technically, Marco Rossi and Brock Faber each played with the team for a stint last year, but they are both expected to play a full season at the NHL level this year. Rossi played 19 games with Minnesota last season but only managed to produce […]

What Are Waivers and How Do They Affect the Wild Roster?

Today, four players from the Minnesota Wild training camp were put on waivers to be assigned to the Iowa Wild. Dakota Mermis, Jujhar Khaira, Vinni Lettieri, and Nic Petan. Why did the Wild put them on waivers? Won’t someone claim them? How come Sammy Walker wasn’t placed on waivers? And what does this mean for […]

Predicting the NHL Teams With the Most Fights in 2023-24

While fighting isn’t as prominent in the NHL as it used to be, it certainly isn’t gone. In the 2022-23 regular season, there were 334 official fights where five-minute majors were handed out. Yes, that number was much higher twenty years ago, but hockey fans are still treated to a good scrap from time to […]

What Does Mason Shaw’s Contract Mean?

Today, the Iowa Wild announced they’ve signed forward Mason Shaw to a one-year, one-way AHL contract. After tearing his ACL on April 1, 2023, during a game with the Minnesota Wild against the Vegas Golden Knights, Shaw stayed in Minnesota over the offseason to continue his rehab. This is the fourth time that Shaw has […]

Pedigree and Prospects: MN Wild Training Camp Day 3

Day 3 of the Minnesota Wild Training Camp was a little bit different than the first days. For one thing, they hosted a Puck Drop fan festival that packed Tria Rink to the gills with fans. For another, they debuted the new 78’s jerseys that will be their alternate jersey this season. But best of […]