Tag: Minnesota Wild

Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Coyotes, Avs, Sharks, Jets, Wild and Blues

  On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Forward Jason Spezza will travel with the team on their road trip. Defenseman Johnny Oduya won't be traveling with them. Mike Heika: Coach Lindy Ruff said that forward Ales Hemsky will play…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (mailbag) thinks that Ken Holland will replace GM Lou Lamoriello in 2018-19. Lamoriello's contract expires after the 2017-18 season. thinks the Maple Leafs shouldn't make any major moves…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Western Conference Buyers/Sellers and Good Fits

Trade deadline buyers and sellers for the Western Conference Scott Burnside of ESPN: Looking at who could be buyers and sellers at the NHL deadline, and who could be good fits for them. Anaheim Ducks - Any trade would need…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Overrated Trade Targets, Wild and Flames

On Overrated trade targets that could be moved ... Lyle Richardson on Bleacher Report: Ranking the most overrated trade targets that could potentially be traded. 8. Alexandre Burrows - Vancouver Canucks 7. Steve Mason - Philadelphia Flyers 6. Jarome Iginla…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 16

    The Washington Capitals received five of six first place votes and are the top team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 16. The Minnesota Wild come in at No. 2 after getting three, second place rankings.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Wild, Jets and Canucks

On the Minnesota Wild ... Pierre LeBrun: Russo reports Jonas Brodin is expected to miss a month with a broken finger. This is why Wild GM Chuck Fletcher would be smart to keep his defensive depth together and deal with…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Preds, Kings, Jets, Avs, Sharks and Wild

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Defenseman P.K. Subban took part in the Predators full practice yesterday. It was his second full practice in the past three days. Coach Peter Laviolette wouldn't say if Subban could…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 13

    Their unbeaten streak may be over now, but the Columbus Blue Jackets continue their reign as the top ranked team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 13. The Pittsburgh Penguins switch positions with the Minnesota Wild and move…

Mark Easson

NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team

  The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 12

  The Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild enter tomorrow game against each other on 14 and 12 game unbeaten streaks. The Blue Jackets are on top our consensus NHL power rankings for week 12, followed by the Wild. The Pittsburgh…

Mark Easson

Pucks in Depth: Matthew Tkachuk Making an Impact … Minnesota Wild Overachieving

Rookie Matthew Tkachuk making an impact for the Flames ... When talking about the league's top rookies, Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine, and Zach Werenski are the names most commonly mentioned. While each of the three has been fantastic, they aren't the…

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NHL Injuries: Preds, Kings, Stars, Flames, Hurricanes, Sabres and More

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: P.K. Subban missed his fifth straight game with an upper-body injury. "A little disappointing," Predators general manager David Poile told 102.5-FM on Tuesday afternoon. "We all thought that there was a…

Mark Easson