Minnesota Wild’s Niklas Backstrom Undergoes Successful Surgery
According to the team’s website, the Minnesota Wild have announced that No. 1 goaltender Niklas Backstrom underwent a successful sports hernia surgery today. The operation was performed by Dr. William…Read More
Minnesota Wild’s Chuck Fletcher, Mike Yeo Safe—And That’s a Good Thing
First things first – I want to apologize for the lack of content yesterday. Most of the Fansided Network was down all day, including Gone Puck Wild. Never fear, my great article I’m sure…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Minnesota Facing “Wild” Goaltending Situation
What’s a good playoff series without a little drama? Well, it isn’t Minnesota’s Round One series with the Chicago Blackhawks, that’s for sure. According to Star Tribune beat writer Michael Russo,…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Should Josh Harding Start Game 3?
Chicago – It was only a matter of time before the Chicago Blackhawks laid a five-spot on the Minnesota Wild. Though goaltender Josh Harding had another solid performance in net—stopping 43 of 47 shots…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Niklas Backstrom Returning to the Minnesota Wild net?
Chicago – The plot thickens for the Minnesota Wild as No. 1 goaltender Niklas Backstrom makes a surprise appearance at the United Center for today’s team skate. Three goalies on the #mnwild ice, including…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Minnesota Wild Injury Updates
According to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, forward Jason Pominville, goaltender Niklas Backstrom…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Minnesota Wild Recall Darcy Kuemper From Houston Aeros
With Minnesota’s goaltending situation questionable for their first round playoff series against the…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Niklas Backstrom Injured
Minnesota Wild No. 1 netminder Niklas Backstrom went down with an injury in pregame warm-ups before…Read More
Do You Remember The First Time?-The Minnesota Wild’s Post-Season History (Part 1)
With the Minnesota Wild about to embark on its first post-season adventure in 5 years, I’ve decided…Read More
It’s Now or Never–Minnesota Wild Game 48 Open Thread
What better way to end the season–aside from a playoff berth for your Minnesota Wild–than…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs—Day 99 Will Make, Break Minnesota Wild
As you may have read earlier, today is do-or-die day for the Minnesota Wild or, as we Minnesota professional…Read More
2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Minnesota Wild Playoff Push on Life Support
Six to one: that was the score of tonight’s matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Minnesota…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
Mikko Koivu, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter—the Minnesota Wild Three Musketeers?
After an absolute 6-1 clobbering on Thursday night at the hands of the San Jose Sharks in the Silicon…Read More
The Magic Eight Ball: Making a Case for the Minnesota Wild, the 8th Seed and the Chicago Blackhawks
If you’ve been reading Gone Puck Wild regularly this season, you already know my affinity for exciting…Read More
What Makes This Minnesota Wild Team So Special?
With five games to go in the regular season, Minnesota Wild fans have their eyes glued to the…Read More
Did Todd Richards Go Too Far?
Last night, the Minnesota Wild fell 3-2 to Sergei Bobrovsky and the surging Columbus Blue Jackets at…Read More
Matt Hackett to Make NHL Season Debut Tonight
According to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, 2009 3rd round pick Matt Hackett will make his…Read More
Matt Hackett Recalled, Will Meet Minnesota Wild in Dallas
Editor’s note: I had this article typed and ready to be published by 4pm today, but Minnesota…Read More
Cal Clutterbuck, Niklas Backstrom to Start for Minnesota Wild Tonight
According to Chris Miller of the Star Tribune, both Cal Clutterbuck and Niklas Backstrom will be in…Read More





















