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Dean Evason’s Ego Got the Best Of Him Against the Blues
By Joe Bouley - May 16, 2022
Just ask any coach, and they’ll tell you that their system works. The difference lies is in the execution and player talent to work within that system. […]
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Who Else Besides Kaprizov Will Make A Play?
By Joe Bouley - May 11, 2022
He’s trying. In fact, Kirill Kaprizov is doing everything for the Minnesota Wild. But hockey is not a sport like basketball where a team can just ride […]
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Minnesota’s Patience Cost Them Game 4
By Joe Bouley - May 9, 2022
The Minnesota Wild knew that after they embarrassed the St. Louis Blues on home ice, St. Louis was going to return in Game 4 with a lot […]
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The Wild Used Skating and A Heavy Dose Of Discipline To Win Game 3
By Joe Bouley - May 7, 2022
It’s tough not to draw on the past when the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild meet in the playoffs. After all, this is the third series […]
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The Blues Have the Edge In Net, Unless Late-Season Trends Continue
By Joe Bouley - May 2, 2022
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin saw problems in the goal crease before the deadline. Rather than ride it out, he made a point to add a goalie […]
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Kevin Fiala’s Defensive Improvements Are Sparking His Offense
By Joe Bouley - Apr 25, 2022
It’s been a record-setting year for the Minnesota Wild. They already have the most points in franchise history, and each win until Game 82 pushes that bar […]
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Jordan Greenway Is Playing Playoff-Style Hockey
By Joe Bouley - Apr 4, 2022
Something finally clicked with Jordan Greenway. When the Minnesota Wild signed him to a 3-year, $9 million contract extension, there were questions about whether or not he […]
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Tyson Jost Needs A Chance To Show His Offensive Side
By Joe Bouley - Mar 28, 2022
Don’t look now, but Minnesota Wild are suddenly on another tear. Sunday night’s OT victory over the Colorado Avalanche was the sixth victory in a row and […]
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The Wild Are Taking Their Shot With Marc-Andre Fleury
By Joe Bouley - Mar 21, 2022
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin suggested last week that despite the stats, he was going to trust his goalies for a playoff run this season. Turns […]
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The Time For the Swooning Wild To Play Playoff Hockey Is Now
By Joe Bouley - Mar 14, 2022
All season, observers chattered about how this Minnesota Wild team is different. For the majority of the year, that was proving to be true. They were winning […]
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Pursuing Gophers’ Ben Meyers Would Muddy Wild’s Prospect Situation
By Joe Bouley - Mar 7, 2022
College basketball doesn’t have a monopoly on the madness of March. College hockey is also concluding with conference tournaments and the bulk of the national tournament leading […]
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Getting Back To Their Offensive Ways Will Save the Wild From A Swoon
By Joe Bouley - Feb 28, 2022
The Minnesota Wild just finished a disastrous stretch in the schedule. After a six-game winning streak, they only have three wins in their last nine games. While […]