Mark Okern

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Wild Sign Gustafsson – Predictions

The Wild got through all the negotiations and signed goaltender Johan Gustafsson to an entry contract. THN is predicting that this may mean that the Wild are looking to ditch Harding. I think THN should…Read More

Between The Pipes – Who Will Be Number 2?

Russo is reporting that the Wild may be having trouble signing Johan Gustafsson to an entry contract. It sounds to me like an agent thinks his client is a little hotter than he’s proven himself…Read More

3…2..1 – GRANLUND

Happy day, State of Hockey! Mikael Granlund, the reason that very few of us are even thinking about the draft at this point (our prospects list has been so loaded that we’ve barely had a chance to…Read More

Countdown To Granlund

Time to get excited, fellow Wild fans…with the World Championships over, nothing stands between Mikael Granlund and a signed contract with Minnesota. Give it a few days, it’ll happen. Lots…Read More

Hockey Comes To Orlando

Ahhh, Orlando. The location of sandy beaches, crazy temperatures, and annoying Disney fanatics running around dressed like…well, Disney fanatics. Welcome to the home of the new Wild ECHL affiliate,…Read More

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Wild Fans Call A Penalty On Play-By-Play Choice

Oops. I imagine that’s the overarching theme in the Wild front offices so far this week. For those…Read More

Stoner signs, LaPanta possibly moves to Xcel

The Wild have re-signed Clayton Stoner to a 2 year contract with a $1.05 million cap hit. Although Stoner…Read More

Where Will Parise End Up?

That does seem to be the question on every Wild fan’s mind right now. Where will Zach Parise play…Read More

Personnel Change For The Wild

For those who’ve been taking a vacation from all things hockey now that the Aeros are officially…Read More

NHL Officiating Blows It Again

Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville was fined $10,000 for telling the truth…oops, I meant criticizing…Read More

Off Season News – Not Much So Far

Not much going on in the State of Hockey beyond wistfully watching the playoffs at the moment. Some…Read More

And We’re Back…But The Wild Aren’t

We’re back, folks! Long story, I’ll tell it when I’m less incensed. Welcome to the…Read More

Zzzzzzzzz…Wild Win!

Heh heh heh. An interesting night at the Xcel on Thursday. Well, actually the interesting part was that…Read More

Darn Kids!

Ok State of Hockey, we’re out of the playoffs but that doesn’t mean we’re out of news. Jason…Read More

Relief and Frustration

It’s been a whirlwind end of the season. The Wild are out of the playoff picture (and have been…Read More

Wild Stun Canucks with Shutout Victory

My streak is alive! For those who don’t know, of all the Wild games I have ever attended I have…Read More

Yeo: “We’re in hell.”

It was a great St. Patrick’s Day of hockey at the Xcel. Green sweaters completing passes, scoring…Read More

Some Faces Return While Others Remain Out

Hello State of Hockey! We’ve seen an exciting (or nerve-wracking, depending on how you want to…Read More

Timesaving Tips For The Wild Front Office

I don’t know nearly as many people in the Minnesota Wild front office as does, say, Mike Russo,…Read More

Wild Get Swept Away By Avalanche

Sigh. It’s tough for many of you to watch this team right now, I’m sure. Believe me, it’s…Read More