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According to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, the Minnesota Wild have recalled goaltender Matt Hackett from the Houston Aeros. Hackett will serve as the backup to Niklas Backstrom when the Wild head…Read More
The Minnesota Wild will be up against their toughest test of the season tonight when they host the Chicago Blackhawks at the Xcel Energy Center. It’s the second game of a back-to-back schedule…Read More
As we continue on with our over/under projections, we’ll stay on the top line that will likely open the season for the Minnesota Wild. On right wing of that top line you’ll find Dany Heatley,…Read More
In order to get down to their 23-man roster by Friday afternoon, the Minnesota Wild have placed Nick Palmieri, Stephane Veilleux and Jake Dowell on waivers. The move is a standard one in order for all…Read More
Tom Gilbert tweaked his groin during Wednesday night’s Minnesota Wild scrimmage, and although head coach Mike Yeo said he could have returned, the club kept him out of the game for precautionary…Read More
In part two of our Opening Night Lineup projections for the Minnesota Wild we look at the defense and…Read More
With training camp ready to break and the Minnesota Wild getting set to submit their 23-man roster by…Read More
As the season looms, just three days until Saturday’s Opening Night, it’s time to look at…Read More
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Nick Palmieri to a one-year, two way deal according to the Wild’s…Read More
The Minnesota Wild mini training camp is underway and it’s going to be over before we know it.…Read More
It’s the type of ranking that Minnesota Wild have come to expect despite not seeing Zach Parise…Read More
It’s surely to be a topic of conversation among Minnesota Wild fans from now until the trade deadline…Read More
Heading into this shortened season, the Northwest division is setting up to be one of the most competitive…Read More
With NHL training camps set to open this weekend, the world of fantasy hockey is again alive and well.…Read More
It took Minnesota Wild team officials to petition to the league but the Wild home opener will be January…Read More
It’s been a lean few years for the Edmonton Oilers and their rabid fans who call Oil Country home.…Read More
Even though training camp for the Minnesota Wild hasn’t officially began yet, highly sought after…Read More
The season hasn’t started yet but already the season previews are flying all over the televisions…Read More
With the NHL shortened season likely to begin on January 19th, every game will be ever so important and…Read More
In lieu of a depleted Wild blueline thanks to an injury to Marco Scandella, veteran defenceman Paul Mara…Read More
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