Tag: Minnesota Wild

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…

Todd Cordell

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

Rink Rumblings: Central Division – Trade Gifts From Santa

As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins and Players Who Could Be Traded Due to Expansion Draft

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Doubtful that the Oilers would be able to move Benoit Pouliot because of his age, production and that he was two year left on his deal at $4 million. On the Boston Bruins…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Preds, Hawks, Canucks, Wild, Pens and Bruins

On the Nashville Predators ... Nashville Preds PR: Predators Defenseman P.K. Subban missed last night's game with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Adam Vingan: Subban is expected to travel with the team on their two-game road trip.…

Mark Easson