Dylan Loucks

Dylan Loucks

Joined: Jun 16, 2020

Dylan is an analytics-based writer who Incorporates analytics into decision-making and player analysis, compiling strong data-driven articles. Loucks is also the Gophers Men's Hockey beat writer for Gopherhole.com He also works analytics and scouting for the Utah Outliers. Follow his instagram and twitter @dylanloucks4

Oct 19, 2021; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Sam Steel (23) celebrates a second period goal against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Sam Steel In Dmitry Kulikov out

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: With the 26th pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Minnesota Wild select Carson Lambos during the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: NHL 2022 Draft Preview

ST PAUL, MN - MARCH 24: Joel Eriksson Ek #14 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his game winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks with Kirill Kaprizov #97 in overtime at Xcel Energy Center on March 24, 2022 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Canucks 3-2. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild Playoff Preview: What Do The Analytics Say?

Mar 5, 2022; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Jacob Middleton (21) and Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin (11) fight during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

What Will Jacob Middleton Bring To The Minnesota Wild?

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Artturi Lehkonen #62 of the Montreal Canadiens looks on during the first period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on October 31, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Trade Deadline: Bottom-Six Forwards The Minnesota Wild Could Target

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba takes a shot during a game against the Vancouver Canucks.(Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports)

Predicting Power Play Success Based On Analytics: A Test Run With The Minnesota Wild

Kevin Fiala, left, and Kirill Kaprizov were two key players that the MInnesota Wild signed to new contracts this offseason. (David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Pieces are in place as camp opens after eventful offseason

Mats Zuccarello was on pace for a career-year if the NHL would have had an 82-game season. Numbers indicate he will be as productive this season (David Berding-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild: What’s in store for Mats Zuccarello this season?

Joel Eriksson Ek was inked to a massive extension with the Minnesota Wild this offseason and the center is expected to be one of the leaders for the team this season.

Wild: Can Joel Eriksson Ek duplicate impressive 2020 season?

Kevin Fiala, who signed a one-year extension with the Minnesota Wo;d this summer, could be on pace for a career season.

Minnesota Wild: Analytics point to a career year for Kevin Fiala

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov is projected to score more than 30 goals this year after being named the top rookie in the NHL this past season.

What could be in store for Kirill Kaprizov’s sophomore season?

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

Minnesota Wild: How the 2021-22 season could play out

May 18, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save against Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) during the first period of game two of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Fall in Game Two, Fleury and Tuch Spark Comeback

Apr 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Wild players celebrate after defeating the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Clinch Playoff Berth With Win Over The Sharks

Mar 8, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22) skates with the puck while Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) defends in the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Pregame Primer for Tonight’s Matchup vs. Vegas

Mar 8, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) and Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) compete while Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) defends his net in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Kaapo Kahkonen Slams Door On Vegas for Shutout