Bruce Boudreau Scratches Star Defenseman: Fair or Fowler? Felix Sicard | March 25, 2015 Thought exercise: name the number of National Hockey League coaches that would ever think to scratch their number one defenseman. Struggling to come up with names? That’s not a lack…
Are Referees Calling Habs Games Differently? The Hockey Writers | December 20, 2014 It’s poor sportsmanship to blame the referees after a loss. For most fans blown calls are greeted as insults. A personal affront to their existence. Reacting accordingly. Shouting, cursing, finger…
Hockey News: Saku Koivu Tribute; Mumps Report Marcy Di Michele | December 19, 2014 How did the mumps start in the NHL? Here’s a handy map to help break it down. [Pensblog] Not even the refs are immune. [Sportsnet] Sidney Crosby is recovered and…
Wild Need to Improve Power Play Against the Hawks Tim Olewniczak | May 3, 2014 The Minnesota Wild launched their quest for revenge when the club began its second round playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks. Last year, the clubs met in the first round where the…
Injury Bug Running Through Minnesota Tim Olewniczak | December 31, 2013 The injury bug is running through the land of 10,000 lakes. In the final stretch of games in December, the Minnesota Wild lost star forward Zach Parise and defenseman…
The Minnesota Wild’s Top 5 Goals in the First 5 Games Tim Olewniczak | October 14, 2013 In the early-going of the season, the Minnesota Wild’s win total has left more to be desired. After five games, the Wild find themselves with six total points which puts…
Minnesota Wild: 2012-13 Regular Season Review Sheng Peng | April 30, 2013 Pre-season projection: Playoff team Final team record: 26-19-3 (8th in Western Conference) Flip a coin. The Minnesota Wild made the playoffs for the first time in five years; they almost…
Jared Spurgeon Searching for His A Game Sebastian Egerton-Read | April 20, 2013 The Minnesota Wild’s blue line is broken. A group that entered the shortened 2013 NHL season dependent upon the improvement of players like Clayton Stoner, Justin Falk, Nate Prosser and…
Minnesota Wild Suffering Trouble with Tribbles Sheng Peng | February 21, 2013 Captain Kirk once learned that one Tribble is cute, but too many Tribbles are trouble. The same goes for rookies on an NHL team. In a topsy-turvy season, the Minnesota…
Minnesota Wild First Quarter Review Sheng Peng | February 12, 2013 Pre-season projection: Playoff team Current stock: Dropping Team record: 6-5-1 (11th in the conference, tied for eighth) As the Wild thrashed the Avalanche on opening night, Mike Greenlay, Minnesota’s TV…
Three Thoughts On Minnesota Wild Start To 2013 NHL Season Sebastian Egerton-Read | January 24, 2013 With a severe cold snap pounding us this week, it’s only fitting that this post is brought to you by Cotswold Outdoor. They offer a terrific line of clothing geared…
Minnesota Wild: Memorial Cup, Clayton Stoner and Other News Sebastian Egerton-Read | May 17, 2012 The Minnesota Wild have had to watch as upset after upset has occurred in the Western conference. They will probably remember when they were the ‘upset’ story of the season…