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Can Guerin Improve the Wild’s Expansion Draft Dilemma Before the Roster Freeze?
By Joe Bouley - Jul 12, 2021
Just speak the words “Expansion Draft” to a Minnesota Wild fan, media person, or member of the front-office personnel, and you’re bound to induce an acute form […]
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Armed With A New Contract Eriksson Ek Has An Opportunity to Prove Doubters Wrong
By Joe Bouley - Jul 5, 2021
Joel Eriksson Ek‘s story is not one of redemption or tragedy. It’s not a story of quick success and riding the wave. He didn’t rocket to the […]
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There’s More Riding on Kaprizov’s Next Contract Than You Think
By Joe Bouley - Jun 28, 2021
An NHL player is expected to maintain a level of mental and physical fitness to best execute at their position. For Kirill Kaprizov, his job is to […]
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The Wild Should Upgrade From Ian Cole
By Joe Bouley - Jun 21, 2021
A youth movement is in full effect for the Minnesota Wild. Last year’s team was drastically different from years past. It also felt different. Aside from Jared […]
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Commend Guerin For Turning To His Mentor This Offseason
By Joe Bouley - Jun 14, 2021
General managers are only remembered for the success or disappointment their teams achieve on the ice. Steve Yzerman may forever be revered in Tampa Bay for constructing […]
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Kevin Fiala’s To-Do Offseason Training List
By Joe Bouley - Jun 7, 2021
The Minnesota Wild are in a position they have never been in before. For the first time in franchise history, the Wild have not one but two […]
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A Big Summer Awaits the Wild After Falling in Game 7
By Joe Bouley - May 29, 2021
The Minnesota Wild are building something, but it’s not a finished product yet. They forced a decisive Game 7 but fell 6-2 at the hands of the […]
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Dean Evason Has Been Overmatched In the Postseason
By Joe Bouley - May 23, 2021
The Minnesota Wild have not won a playoff series since they dispatched the St. Louis Blues in six games in 2015. Since then, it’s been one disappointment […]
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Cam Talbot Bucked His Recent Trends to Secure A Game 1 Win Over Vegas
By Joe Bouley - May 17, 2021
The Minnesota Wild may have wanted the matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights, but just because they wanted it doesn’t mean it would be any easier to […]
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Making the Playoffs Means Raised Expectations for Next Year’s Rookies
By Joe Bouley - May 10, 2021
The success the Minnesota Wild have had this season has surprised people around the NHL. Yes, the team is solidly behind the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado […]
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Setting Up Lines For the Playoffs Will Require More Than a Tweak
By Joe Bouley - May 3, 2021
The Minnesota Wild are at a crossroads. After nearly losing three straight to the St. Louis Blues last week, they must come to terms with the realization […]
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The Wild Became Paralyzed By Their Winning Streak
By Joe Bouley - Apr 29, 2021
There are certain truths about this Minnesota Wild team with which we must come to terms. They will be in the postseason. They have won seven games […]