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2017-18 Minnesota Wild Breakout Candidates
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 28, 2017
With the Minnesota Wild preseason wrapping up on Thursday night and the regular season a week away, the roster is starting to take shape as cutdowns have […]
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FERRELL: Grading Chuck Fletcher’s Offseason
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 27, 2017
Heading into the offseason, Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher had a lot on his plate. Following the Wild’s first-round exit to the St. Louis Blues, he declared […]
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FERRELL: The Wild are Getting Great Value Out Of Devan Dubnyk’s Contract
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 26, 2017
When the Minnesota Wild signed Devan Dubnyk to a six-year contract two summers ago, they were taking a considerable risk. They were signing a 29-year-old goalie to […]
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GILES AND THE GOALIE, Ep. 115: Drank An Establishment Out Of Business
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 25, 2017
Presented by Pick and Shovel Wear (@pickandshovelMN) and Bad Weather Brewery (@BadWeatherBrew)! Giles and Ben are joined by Derek (@stateofstats) from The Athletic Minnesota for some puck […]
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KNOW YOUR ENEMY: 2017-18 Central Division Preview – Winnipeg Jets
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 25, 2017
Winnipeg Jets Head Coach: Paul Maurice (fifth season with WPG) Arena: MTS Centre 2016-17 Record: 40-35-7, 87 points (fifth in Central Division) 2016-17 Record vs MIN: 1-4-0 […]
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KNOW YOUR ENEMY: 2017-18 Central Division Preview — St. Louis Blues
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 22, 2017
St. Louis Blues Head Coach: Mike Yeo (second season with STL) Arena: Scottrade Center 2016-17 Record: 46-29-7, 99 points (third in Central Division) 2016-17 Record vs MIN: […]
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KNOW YOUR ENEMY: 2017-18 Central Division Preview — Nashville Predators
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 21, 2017
Nashville Predators Head Coach: Peter Laviolette (fourth season with NSH) Arena: Bridgestone Arena 2016-17 Record: 41-29-12 (4th in Central Division) 2016-17 Record vs Min: 2-2-1 Top Scorer: […]
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KNOW YOUR ENEMY: 2017-18 Central Division Preview — Dallas Stars
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 20, 2017
Dallas Stars Head Coach: Ken Hitchcock (eighth season with DAL, first since 2001-02) Arena: American Airlines Center 2016-17 Record: 34-37-11, 79 points (sixth in Central Division) 2016-17 […]
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KNOW YOUR ENEMY: 2017-18 Central Division Preview — Chicago Blackhawks
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 19, 2017
Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach: Joel Quenneville (10th season with CHI) Arena: United Center 2016-17 Record: 50-23-9 (109 points, 1st in Western Conference) 2016-17 Record vs MIN: 4-1-0 […]
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KNOW YOUR ENEMY: 2017-18 Central Division Preview — Colorado Avalanche
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 19, 2017
Colorado Avalanche Head Coach: Jared Bednar (second season with COL) Arena: Pepsi Center 2016-17 Record: 22-56-4, 48 points (worst in NHL) 2016-17 Record vs MIN: 2-2-0 Top […]
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Minnesota Wild Top-10 Under 25: No. 1 Kirill Kaprizov
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 15, 2017
Kirill Kaprizov Left Wing 5-foot-10 185 pounds Born: April 26, 1997 2016-17 Team: Salavaet Yulaev (KHL) How Acquired: 2015 Draft (fifth round, 135th overall) No Wild prospect […]
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Minnesota Wild Sign Marcus Foligno to Four-Year Deal
By Giles Ferrell - Sep 14, 2017
The Minnesota Wild and restricted free agent left winger Marcus Foligno have come to terms on a four-year deal worth $11.5 million ($2.875 AAV), as reported by […]