Former Wild GM’s Moves Are Making Positive Impacts This Season
It was a promising start for Paul Fenton once he replaced long-time Minnesota Wild general manager (GM) Chuck Fletcher. After years as the reliable assistant GM for David Poile and…
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Wild’s Assets and Problems Facing Next GM
The Minnesota Wild are at a pivotal point in their history right now. The team seems to be lacking direction after missing the playoffs for the first time in the…
Chuck Fletcher Gets Vote of Confidence, Is In Difficult Spot
It’s sometimes viewed as the kiss of death, the vote of confidence. That’s something of an illusion and gains that perception because coaches and general managers only get a vote…
Stadium Series in the State of Hockey
Outdoor Hockey in the State of Hockey It’s no Winter Classic, but the Minnesota Wild has reportedly been given its first outdoor game. The Wild are set to host one…
Mike Yeo’s Seat Finally Cooling In Minnesota
It took about 24 hours after the Wild’s Game 6 loss to Chicago for reports to begin circulating that coach Mike Yeo would be getting a prompt contract extension. Those…
Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher has Earned Contract Extension
When Chuck Fletcher was hired as only the second general manager in Minnesota Wild team history, he was viewed as a young up and coming personnel type with a legendary…
Mike Yeo on Thin Ice in Minnesota After Devastating December Collapse
In his third season as the Head Coach for the Minnesota Wild, Mike Yeo is again at the helm of a ship taking on water. Unfortunately the dreaded December collapse…
Are Parise and Suter Worth 196 Million?
Minnesota has suffered. It has for a while. Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, and 196 million dollars changes it all. The Minnesota Vikings are 0-4 in Super Bowls and their best…
Parise, Suter signings prove hypocrisy of NHL owners
“We’re not making money and that’s one reason we need to fix our system. We need to fix how much we are spending.” – NHL owner, April 11, 2012 Those…
After the storm: Wild sign Parise and Suter
Summertime in Minnesota means cabins, boating, hockey camp, and storms. Severe weather hits various regions of the state every summer. Minnesotan’s predict these storms with accuracy. Stand outside before the…
Craig Leipold’s Monopoly: MN Wild Style
Monopoly is a game that requires luck and smarts. Rules must be followed and understood. Players need to know what they’re up against; weigh all their options and spend their…
Hockey is Alive and Well in the South
Who was it that said hockey could not survive in the South? That person has obviously never been to Nashville, Tennessee during hockey season. I was lucky enough to see…