Aaron Heckmann

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Jan 31, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Xcel Energy Center during the third period of a game between the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: First Round Predictions

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 19: Nico Sturm #7 of the Minnesota Wild in action during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 19, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Wild defeated the Coyotes 8-5. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild Need to Stop Scratching Nico Sturm

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Jan 24, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kevin Fiala (22) celebrates his goal with forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Five Takeaways From the Wild-Avalanche Season Series

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Jan 31, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Victor Rask (49) celebrates with forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) and teammates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Midseason Awards: Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Lead the Way

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Mar 16, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild’s Biggest Takeaways at Halfway Mark

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Jan 24, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) carries the puck during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Calder Trophy Tracking: Ranking Kirill Kaprizov and NHL’s Top Rookies

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Jan 31, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; The Minnesota Wild celebrate after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Biggest Observations Early In Transition Season

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ST PAUL, MN - JANUARY 22: Minnesota Wild players and coaches look on during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center on January 22, 2021 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Harrison Barden/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild January Report Cards: Evaluating Every Player’s Performance

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Jan 26, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Kings, Michael Amadio #10, Minnesota Wild, Nick Bonino #13 Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild End Losing Streak with Win Against the LA Kings

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Feb 11, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole (28) controls the puck against the Ottawa Senators in the third period at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Acquire Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Ian Cole

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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 27: Victor Rask #49 of the Minnesota Wild is congratulated by Brad Hunt #77 and Matt Dumba #24 after scoring the go ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at the Pepsi Center on December 27, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Gone Puck Wild Mailbag: Early Season Questions and Concerns

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Jan 14, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Wild center Victor Rask (49) celebrates his goal with left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Emerge Victorious In Overtime Kiriller

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Commissioner Gary Bettman of the National Hockey League speaks to the media at Crowne Plaza Times Square on September 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL Season Preview: Breakout Players and Impact of Offseason Moves

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ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 20: Jared Spurgeon #46 of the Minnesota Wild controls the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the game at Xcel Energy Center on October 20, 2019 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Canadiens 4-3. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild Name Jared Spurgeon as the Next Captain

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EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 07: Joel Eriksson Ek #14 of the Minnesota Wild is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period in Game Four of the Western Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 07, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Division Realignment: Ranking the Minnesota Wild’s Competition

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Mikael Granlund #64 of the Minnesota Wild waits before a faceoff during the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on November 8, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Can the Minnesota Wild Find a Black Friday Discount in Free Agency?

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