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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 been released. In a shocking turn of events, Minnesota Wild rookie defenseman Jonas Brodin…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 Wild have been dealt a blow in the build-up to tonight’s hotly anticipated game at the United Center…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 in the lead-up to Game 1. After locking-up the 8th seed in the Western Conference, the Wild now…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 with 53 points—three ahead of 9th place Detroit. The acquisitions of $98 Million men Zach Parise…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 in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by Minnesota, Harding has had a bit of a journey getting to the NHL. After…Read More

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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

Mikael Granlund Adjusting Well to NHL

It didn’t take long for Minnesota’s top pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft to score his first career…Read More

Minnesota Wild Over/Under Point Projections: Dany Heatley

As we continue on with our over/under projections, we’ll stay on the top line that will likely…Read More

Minnesota Wild Over/Under Projections: Zach Parise

As the season looms, just three days until Saturday’s Opening Night, it’s time to look at…Read More

What Should Wild Fans Expect of Mikael Granlund’s Career?

Ever since Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher called his name at the draft podium back in the summer of…Read More

Wild’s Zach Parise Ranked 13th in Top 50 NHL Players

It’s the type of ranking that Minnesota Wild have come to expect despite not seeing Zach Parise…Read More