The Right Call for Eriksson Ek?
Minnesota Wild prospect Joel Eriksson Ek got off to a hot start in his first season in North America and his play on the ice was making it seem like he was…
Joel Eriksson Ek
Rookies and Their Time on the Ice
When it comes to rookies, there’s always going to be surprises. Some exceed all expectations, while others are a disappointment. When it comes to getting the most out of rookies,…
Eriksson Ek Making Case to Stay With Wild
One name not often included in conversations surrounding the NHL’s next generation of young stars is that of Minnesota Wild rookie Joel Eriksson Ek. The 19-year-old has played in five of…
Barret Jackman and Mike Santorelli Retire, Oilers Suffer Injuries & More News
Former St. Louis Blues defenseman Barret Jackman will be retiring. It’s been talked about a few times over the summer, but the Blues helped Jackman make it official Monday morning.…
Five Takeaways For Minnesota Wild Prospects at Traverse City
The Minnesota Wild closed out the 2016 Traverse City Prospects Tournament with a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday. The win, which took three third-period goals including a game-winner…
Minnesota Wild Traverse City Prospect Tournament Roster is Best in Years
The Minnesota Wild have announced their roster for the 2016 Traverse City Prospects Tournament, hosted by the Detroit Red Wings. For the first time in a few years, the Wild…
Future Is Now for Joel Eriksson Ek?
Swedish prospect Joel Eriksson Ek signed a three-year entry level contract with the Minnesota Wild in July 2015. As recently as in May 2016, however, it was explained that the 19-year-old center would remain with his SHL club, Färjestad…
Four Thoughts On World Junior Evaluation Camp: Canada Versus Sweden
Canada and Sweden clashed in the first game of Friday’s World Junior Evaluation Camp. It was a game where the results didn’t match what was actually taking place on the…
World Junior Evaluation Camp Standouts: USA Versus Sweden
Wednesday’s scrimmages at the USA Hockey World Junior Evaluation Camp ended with Team USA taking on Team Sweden. Scoring on two of their first three shots, Sweden put the U.S.…
Nine Standouts From Wild Development Camp
With a handful of practices and one scrimmage down at Minnesota Wild development camp, a few players have taken their first opportunity skating with the new coaching staff to stand…
Wild Prospect Joel Eriksson Ek to Stay in Sweden: Report
The Minnesota Wild appear ready to give 2015 1st round draft pick (20th overall) Joel Eriksson Ek another season in Sweden’s SHL, according to a report in vf.se. “Our plan…
Minnesota Wild Prospects Update
The Minnesota Wild have desperately been lacking that game-breaking forward who can create offense out of nowhere. Whether or not that player is in the system has been a concern…