THW’s Big List of Comeback Candidates
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Peter Mueller: Steal of the Summer?
Few heads were turned when the St. Louis Blues announced on Tuesday that they agreed to terms with forward Peter Mueller on a one-year, two-way contract. Exact terms of the…
Three Bold Predictions for the Ducks Next Season
Every preseason, it’s ritual for me to make ridiculous claims on what I think will happen in the upcoming NHL campaign. My predictions appear to have little merit, and rightfully…
Is Thomas Vanek Minnesota’s Next Dany Heatley?
The Thomas Vanek signing has proved to be a little divisive among the State of Hockey faithful. Many are excited and see the Wild nabbing one of the NHL’s elite…
Hockey News: Dubinsky Contract Extension; Surgery for Crosby?
The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed their cornerstone players to very rich contracts. [The Hockey News] Will there be any space for Patrick Sharp to stay in Chicago? [Blackhawk Up] Johnny…
Is It Time to Bring Thomas Vanek Back to the State of Hockey?
The 2014 NHL trade deadline is less than one week away. As we approach the deadline, Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher will have some decisions to make to tune his…
Minnesota Wild: 2014 NHL Trade Deadline Theme Addition by Subtraction
Chuck Fletcher’s Blue Print for Wild Coming into Focus as Young Core Thrives The Minnesota Wild came away from last year’s NHL trade deadline with winger Jason Pominville, in doing…
Minnesota Wild: Buyers or Sellers at NHL Trade Deadline
Wild Need Significant Win Streak to Become Buyers at Trade Deadline At current the Minnesota Wild are on the outside looking in when it comes to the Western Conference playoff…
Martin Havlat’s Struggles Prove Sharks Have Not Found an Answer
In August of 2007, the San Jose Sharks signed a young, speedy winger by the name of Milan Michalek to a lucrative six-year, $26 million contract extension. The 23-year-old Michalek…
The Minnesota Wild’s Top 5 Goals in the First 5 Games
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…
Andrew Brunette and the Minnesota Wild Power Play
As the Minnesota Wild begin a new season, one area that they have actively sought to improve upon is the power play. Many games are won on a very slim…
Is Charlie Coyle Destined for Greatness?
On June 24, 2011, forward Charlie Coyle was acquired by the Minnesota Wild along with Devin Setoguchi and a first round pick in exchange for a second round selection and veteran…