Nail Yakupov Forces His Way Into Calder Contention
Nail Yakupov closed out 2013 with a bang. The 2012 first overall pick scored a third period hat trick in game 48 to finish out the Oilers season with a 7-2…
Jonas Brodin
Playoff Preview: Chicago Blackhawks – Minnesota Wild
The Chicago Blackhawks wrapped up their regular season April 27 against the St. Louis Blues, with first place locked up the Hawks rested many of their regulars. It is now official that Chicago will play the 8th seeded Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2013 playoffs. With big name stars on both rosters this should lead to a series that promises end to end excitement.
Jonas Brodin, the Calder Trophy and Everything Wrong With NHL Awards
In February reports suggested that the 2013 NHL awards aren’t likely to be held in Las Vegas. It doesn’t really matter where they are held, it can be guaranteed that…
Minnesota Wild Third Quarter Review
Pre-season projection: Playoff team Current stock: Holding Team record: 21-13-2 (3rd in Western Conference, 1st in Northwest Division) Surprisingly, the Minnesota Wild held their grip to the top of the…
Five NHL Rookies Making An Impact
We’re just over halfway through the 2013/2014 NHL season and several rookies have already made big impacts on their respective teams, and have stood out from the rest. Whether it…
Minnesota Wild Should Stay the Course
An army made up of just privates and generals cannot win a war. Much the same, the Minnesota Wild, breaking in promising recruits like Mikael Granlund, Jonas Brodin, Jason Zucker,…
Minnesota Wild Suffering Trouble with Tribbles
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
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…
Jonas Brodin Brings Stability to Minnesota Wild Blue Line
Rookie defenseman Jonas Brodin has played a critical role in stabilising the Minnesota Wild blue-line and has very quickly taken on a very important role.
The Great Debate: Jonas Brodin or Mathew Dumba, Who’s Better?
Ask any Wild fan who their top prospect is and every one of them will say Mikael Granlund without any hesitation. However, throw in the word “defensive” between “top” and…
Mikael Wikstrand: The Lone Senators Prospect in Ufa
With the NHL lockout on the verge of dragging into 2013, one of the events that has been circled on the calendars of starved hockey fans for some time is…
Minnesota Wild Prospects Eligible for the 2013 WJHC
Ah, the holidays; a time for relaxing and cherishing the time you spend with friends, family and loved ones in general. It’s also time to sit back and watch some…