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Aaron Heckmann
Aaron Heckmann is studying journalism at Bethel University. In addition to 10KRinks, he is the Sports Editor covering high school sports at the Forest Lake Times and is a credentialed Gopher hockey reporter for The Daily Gopher. He also wrote for The Hockey Writers and GonePuckWild in the past. His data-driven articles are focused on solving problems, telling stories, and discovering unique storylines. Find him on Twitter @aaron_heckmann.
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Minnesota’s Offseason Additions Paying Off Early
By Aaron Heckmann - Nov 12, 2021
This offseason, the Minnesota Wild made a monumental decision by buying out the remainder of Ryan Suter and Zach Parise‘s contracts. Fortune is favoring the bold. They […]
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There’s No Need To Worry About Kaprizov and Fiala
By Aaron Heckmann - Nov 5, 2021
The Minnesota Wild’s stars haven’t performed up to expectations. Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala combined for one goal through eight games, and Joel Eriksson Ek has one […]
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Marcus Foligno Is the NHL’s Most Valuable Role Player
By Aaron Heckmann - Oct 29, 2021
The Minnesota Wild have a specific role for Marcus Foligno. They deploy him to play a physical, hard-nosed forechecking game with superior defensive play and game-altering fights. […]
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Depth and Newcomers Carried the Wild This Weekend
By Aaron Heckmann - Oct 18, 2021
The Minnesota Wild closed out their weekend with a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings after beating the Anaheim Ducks the day before. The Wild are […]
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Matt Dumba Needs To Have A Monster Season
By Aaron Heckmann - Oct 13, 2021
After displaying promising growth in the 2017-18 season, the Minnesota Wild rewarded Matt Dumba with a five-year deal that paid him $6 million annually. He was coming […]
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Mats Zuccarello Needs To Stay Productive In Minnesota’s Cap-Strapped Years
By Aaron Heckmann - Oct 8, 2021
The last thing the Minnesota Wild need is another Zach Parise and Ryan Suter contract albatross, which is why it is paramount that Mats Zuccarello remains a […]
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The Wild Are Projected To Be Top 10 Team, but Can They Live Up To the Hype?
By Aaron Heckmann - Oct 6, 2021
Even after significant defensive changes and not upgrading center position in the offseason, the Minnesota Wild continue to be an analytics darling. Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic […]
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It’s Now or Never For Jordan Greenway
By Aaron Heckmann - Oct 1, 2021
The Minnesota Wild might not have Jordan Greenway in their future plans right now. If that’s the case, this season will be his last to sell the […]
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The Wild Compromised and Still Will Get Value On Kaprizov’s Deal
By Aaron Heckmann - Sep 24, 2021
The Minnesota Wild didn’t expect to hand out such a massive payday to Kirill Kaprizov on a medium-length deal. While Kaprizov’s star power is evident, the 24-year-old […]
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Can the Wild Afford To Land A Top Center In Free Agency Next Summer?
By Aaron Heckmann - Sep 17, 2021
The Minnesota Wild are trending in the right direction, but several things still need to be accomplished before they reach contender status. And the center predicament is […]
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The Wild Are A Bubble Team After Moving Back To the Central
By Aaron Heckmann - Sep 14, 2021
The Minnesota Wild were moved to the realigned “West Division” last season, and they finished third with 75 points, including a playoff appearance that was cut short […]
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The Wild Are Still Several Pieces Away From Contending
By Aaron Heckmann - Sep 10, 2021
The Minnesota Wild are in a position than they were a few years ago. They now boast one of the best prospect pipelines in the league, and […]