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2013 NHL Awards Watch: Minnesota Wild Netminder Josh Harding Finalist for Masterton

The NHL revealed the finalists for the Masterton Trophy this morning on their website. In addition to Penguins forward Sidney Crosby and Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid, Wild goaltender Josh Harding was…Read More

Derek Boogaard – Prescription Pain Killer Addiction In The NHL

Two years ago the NHL, fans and the hockey world were saddened to learn of the death of Derek Boogaard of the New York Rangers, and formerly of the Minnesota Wild.  Derek will primarily be remembered…Read More

Prospect Watch: Minnesota Wild Sign 2012 2nd Round Pick Raphael Bussieres to Entry-Level Deal

According to the team’s website, the Minnesota Wild have signed 2012 2nd rounder Raphael Bussieres to an entry-level deal. “We’re very pleased to have Raphael under contract,” said Assistant General…Read More

Prospect Watch: Minnesota Wild 7th Rounder Louis Nanne Drafted by USHL’s Stampede

Sioux Falls, SD – Phase 2 of the 2013 USHL Entry Draft was held late yesterday and Minnesota Wild 2012 7th round pick Louis Nanne was selected 134th overall in the 9th round by the Sioux Falls Stampede. Nanne…Read More

2013 NHL Awards: Wild’s Ryan Suter Among Norris Trophy Finalists

Minnesota – Just one day after Minnesota Wild rookie defenseman Jonas Brodin was snubbed by the PHWA as a Calder finalist, fellow Wild defenseman Ryan Suter has been selected as a finalist for the Norris…Read More

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2013 NHL Awards: Jonas Brodin Snubbed for Calder Trophy

According to NHL.com, the three finalists for the Calder Trophy—the NHL’s Rookie of the Year award—have…Read More

Jason Pominville Out For The Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks

  Jason Pominville will sit-out Game 1 of the Stanley Cup play-offs due to injury. The Minnesota…Read More

Minnesota Wild In The Play-Offs: 5 Blackhawks You Should Get To Know

It’s almost play-off time for the Minnesota Wild. This is the first of 4 posts I’ll be writing…Read More

Jonas Brodin—Calder Trophy Favorite?

With two games to go in the regular season, the Minnesota Wild currently sit 7th in the Western Conference…Read More

Minnesota Wild’s Josh Harding Nominated for Masterton Trophy

What an up and down season it’s been for Minnesota Wild goaltender Josh Harding. Drafted 38th overall…Read More

Niklas Backstrom Named NHL’s Second Star of the Week

The NHL announced this morning that goaltender Niklas Backstrom and forwards Alexander Ovechkin and…Read More

Pierre-Marc Bouchard—Keep or Sell High?

When healthy, Pierre-Marc Bouchard has been one of the most reliable players in the Wild lineup, until…Read More

Ryan Suter—Best Defenseman in the West?

After Suter’s early season struggles, Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher took his $98 Million…Read More

Niklas Backstrom Named NHL’s Third Star of the Week

The National Hockey League has released their three stars of the week. Minnesota Wild starting goaltender…Read More

Does Ryan Suter Deserve Norris Trophy Consideration?

The future of the Minnesota Wild grew considerably brighter with the signings of Zach Parise and Ryan…Read More

What Should the Minnesota Wild do with Brett Bulmer?

The Minnesota Wild are 17 games into their 48-game season, and already we have seen the NHL debuts of…Read More

Has Jason Zucker Earned a One-Way Ticket to the NHL?

Today, Gone Puck Wild takes a look at stud rookie winger, Jason Zucker. Because, well, there isn’t…Read More

Andrew Brunette Retires, Takes Job with Wild

The beloved son has returned. Andrew Brunette, the man who put legendary netminder Patrick Roy into retirement,…Read More

Has Darcy Kuemper Overtaken Matt Hackett as Top Goalie Prospect?

While the Minnesota Wild did fall 2-1 to the Vancouver Canucks last night, Minnesota’s future in net…Read More

Has Ryan Suter Proven Better Than Shea Weber?

The Minnesota Wild snapped their three game losing streak with a 2-1 overtime win against the always…Read More