Luke Ryan

Luke Ryan

Joined: Nov 1, 2015

Ryan is a Contributor to Editor in Leaf. Having previously written on-and-off since 2015 for a variety of FanSided NHL sites, he has returned to his genuine fandom - the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has also previously written feature articles and game reports for the Australian Ice Hockey League, though parenthood now takes up the greatest amount of his time!

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 7: Joel Eriksson Ek #14 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his 3rd period goal with Jason Zucker #16 of the Minnesota Wild, Jared Spurgeon #46 of the Minnesota Wild, Luke Kunin #19 of the Minnesota Wild and Ryan Suter #20 of the Minnesota Wild during a game with the Edmonton Oilers at Xcel Energy Center on February 7, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Who makes up the team’s new core group?

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Anthony Bitetto #2 of the Minnesota Wild checks Jordan Eberle #7 of the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on February 10, 2019 the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Anthony Bitetto is a bit of an underrated acquisition

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Paul Fenton of the Minnesota Wild attends the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Could an offer-sheet be on the horizon this summer?

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 17: Jared Spurgeon #46 of the Minnesota Wild and Vladimir Tarasenko #91 of the St. Louis Blues battle for the puck during a game at Xcel Energy Center on February 17, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: What would Jared Spurgeon be worth if offered up?

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 12: Ryan Suter #20 of the Minnesota Wild, Eric Staal #12 of the Minnesota Wild and Mikael Granlund #64 of the Minnesota Wild congratulate Zach Parise #11 of the Minnesota Wild on his 1st period goal during a game with the Philadelphia Flyers at Xcel Energy Center on February 12, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Do they have someone in mind given their cap space?

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 08: Boston Bruins winger Ryan Donato (17) forechecks during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Minnesota Wild on January 8, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Charlie Coyle headed to Boston for Ryan Donato

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 19: Jared Spurgeon #46 of the Minnesota Wild, Devan Dubnyk #40 of the Minnesota Wild, Ryan Suter #20 of the Minnesota Wild and Zach Parise #11 of the Minnesota Wild can only look at the referee as Brandon Montour #26 of the Anaheim Ducks and Max Jones #49 of the Anaheim Ducks congratulate Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks on his 2nd period power play goal during a game at Xcel Energy Center on February 19, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Loss to Anaheim Ducks sums up how bad things are

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 15: Brad Hunt #77 of the Minnesota Wild beats Keith Kinkaid #1 of the New Jersey Devils on this shot for a 1st period power play goal as Ben Lovejoy #12 of the New Jersey Devils defends during a game at Xcel Energy Center on February 15, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: What is the deal with Brad Hunt playing the wing?

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 08: Minnesota Wild center Charlie Coyle (3) moves in for a face off during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Minnesota Wild on January 8, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Could the Boston Bruins be in for Charlie Coyle?

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Devan Dubnyk #40 and Greg Pateryn #29 of the Minnesota Wild defend against the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on February 10, 2019 the Brooklyn borough of New York City. New York Islanders dfeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Will making the playoffs again actually help?

ST. PAUL, MN - JANUARY 19: Victor Rask #49 of the Minnesota Wild warms up before a game with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Xcel Energy Center on January 19, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Unfortunate for Victor Rask that he is being compared

ST. PAUL, MN - JANUARY 15: J.T. Brown #23 of the Minnesota Wild looks on from the bench during a game with the Los Angeles Kings at Xcel Energy Center on January 15, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: J.T. Brown finds himself the odd man out

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 14: Alex Stalock #32 of the Minnesota Wild looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 14, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Renewing Alex Stalock will prove a very wise decision

NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 16: Anthony Bitetto #2 of the Nashville Predators warms up against the Minnesota Wild during an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on January 16, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Defenseman Anthony Bitetto claimed off waivers

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 21: The Minnesota Wild celebrate after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on January 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Several scouts attend game against Vegas Golden Knights

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 30: Brad Hunt #77 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates with the puck against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Another dip into trade market sees Brad Hunt arrive from Vegas