Minnesota Wild

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Wild simply do not recognize difficult odds these days. Led by the Sedin twins, the Vancouver Canucks snowed on the Wild's parade Saturday night at GM Place, starting faster than a drag racer and then holding on against another Minnesota comeback for a 4...

No. 1 Star: Josh Harding, Minnesota Wild Wild starting goalie Niklas Backstrom was "shut down" with a...

By Associated Press Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom will be given two days off to rest his sore back.

Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom will be given two days off to rest his sore back. The Wild recalled goalie Wade Dubielewicz (DOO'-bah-witz) from the minors as insurance behind Josh Harding before Thursday night's game in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old Du...

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom will be given two days off to rest his sore back.

By Associated Press Minnesota Wild backup goalie Josh Harding injured his left knee during the first period Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings and was replaced by regular starter Niklas Backstrom.

No. 1 Star: Guillaume Latendresse, Minnesota Wild The Minnesota winger had a point on each Wild goal, with three...

Guillaume Latendresse hasn't been with the Minnesota Wild long enough for most of their fans to even memorize the spelling of his name.

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Guillaume Latendresse scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period after having a career-high three assists, leading the Minnesota Wild past the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3, on Monday night.

By Associated Press Eric Belanger scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Wednesday night to end a four-game losing streak.

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By By PAT BORZI Marian Gaborik had a hand in all six of his team’s goals as the Minnesota Wild dealt the Rangers a jarring defeat in St. Paul.

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard," was another brilliant quote by legendary hockey coach Herb Brooks. It really should be a credo that the Minnesota Wild should adopt if it ever starts to let its effort and energy slip as it did in its most recent ...

The Minnesota Wild have placed center Andrew Ebbett on injured reserve because of a concussion. Ebbett was injured last week in Phoenix against the Coyotes. The Wild have been hit by a rash of concussions this season. Forwards Petr Sykora and Pierre-Marc Bouchard and defenseman Brent Burn...

Not only would the 22-year-old be playing his first NHL game the next night, he'd be doing it against the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul -- a short drive from ... NHL Predictions and Free Pick December 10thThe Sports Geek all 33 news articles »

The Money Times The Minnesota Wild seem to have used a home-and-home sweep of Colorado last month to spark their best stretch of the season. The Avalanche go for their ... Avalanche today: vs. WildDaily Camera Minnesota Wild (13-13-3) at Colorado Avalanche (17-9-6), 9 pmMiamiHerald.com

After a successful road trip, the Colorado Avalanche return home looking to end their recent struggles at the Pepsi Center. The Minnesota Wild seem to have used a home-and-home sweep of Colorado last month to spark their best stretch of the season. The Avalanche go for their third straight...

By Associated Press Andrew Brunette scored a power-play goal and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators 5-3 Saturday night for their fifth straight win.

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This could have easily been David Poile of the Nashville Predators or Doug Risebrough of the Minnesota Wild, managing small payrolls and keeping their ...

CBC.ca Their marquee move was signing former Minnesota Wild star Marian Gaborik. The Slovak winger played in only 17 games for the Wild a season ago, ... Rutherford standing by MauriceFaceoff.com all 683 news articles »

Express Advocate Gosford They certainly won't help a team win the Stanley Cup, but the Minnesota Wild hope they might do something better - raise awareness of prostate cancer. ... Wild Players Sporting 'Staches For A Good CauseWCCO all 42 news articles »

It was a lost weekend in the Midwest for the Isles as they dropped back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday, dropping their record to 2-2-2 on this seven game trip and 8-8-7 on the season.A On to the trick: 1.A Owen Nolan was the star of the Friday game, scoring twice, including the winner with...

Corey Perry scored two goals in the first 8 1/2 minutes, and Jonas Hiller made 32 saves in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 victory over the struggling Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night. Ryan Carter also scored for the Ducks, who returned from a four-game trip to open a six-game homestand with a 35-sh...

Dany Heatley scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play late in the second period and the San Jose Sharks overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday night. Jed Ortmeyer started the comeback with his first goal with the Sharks and Patrick Marleau scored twice for...

Pierre McGuire has become a prominent voice in hockey through years of blunt analysis from the broadcast booth. Now he's interested in running a team himself. The Minnesota Wild are evaluating their general manager opening, and McGuire is one of the ...

By Greg Wyshynski • Dave Pagnotta and I discussed this over on TFP's radio show this afternoon, and Mirtle agrees: The Minnesota Wild might be better off letting Niklas Backstrom walk, keeping Josh Harding and spending well-saved money elsewhere. [From the Rink]

By Greg Wyshynski • Dave Pagnotta and I discussed this over on TFP's radio show this afternoon, and Mirtle agrees: The Minnesota Wild might be better off letting Niklas Backstrom walk, keeping Josh Harding and spending well-saved money elsewhere. [From the Rink]

By Matt Romig There really wasn't much ugly and obnoxious about Minnesota's 2-0 win in Denver on Sunday. First-hand accounts had the Wild directing 66 shots toward Avs goalie Peter Budaj (37 on target) and exposing Backstrom to 33 on the other end. Minnesota's goalie was perfect on the night in recordin...

By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) Minnesota (18-16-2, 4th Northwest) was a franchise in trouble. Dropping 10 of its last 13 games and losing franchise right wing Marion Gaborik to a nebulous injury, passionate Minnesota Wild hockey fans have reduced themselves to booing their own team. Often.

By Greg Wyshynski With the game tied 1-1 in the third period, a Calgary shorthanded clearing attempt was knocked down near center ice by Brent Burns of the Minnesota Wild. Suddenly, Nystrom swooped in between two Minnesota players with a burst of speed, collected the puck and deked goalie Josh Harding onto...

By Greg Wyshynski The Devils forward had four points, including three on the power play, in New Jersey's 5-1 win over the visiting Ottawa Senators. His two goals came with the man advantage, and one of them was a back-breaker at 19:06 of the second period to make it 3-1 Devils. He's been a bit under the radar, but...

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers (9 p.m. EST; TV: KDOC, OPPV). Yes! Ducks and Oil! Kevin Lowe and Brian Burke their pride on the line in a battle of ... sigh ... we sort of miss this rivalry already. Does it carry over to the Leafs or not? Jonas Hiller vs. Dwayne Roloson tonight, as per Goalie Post.

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers (9 p.m. EST; TV: KDOC, OPPV). Yes! Ducks and Oil! Kevin Lowe and Brian Burke their pride on the line in a battle of ... sigh ... we sort of miss this rivalry already. Does it carry over to the Leafs or not? Jonas Hiller vs. Dwayne Roloson tonight, as per Goalie Post.

By Gann Matsuda RECAP: Behind another strong effort, the Los Angeles Kings moved one game above the .500 mark with a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon; features post-game audio interviews. Defenseman Brent Burns scored the lone Minnesota goal on a late third period p...

By Greg Wyshynski • Bruce "Malkin to the Kings" Garrioch continues to feed the flames of the Ottawa Senators' interest in Vancouver Canucks defenseman Mattias Ohlund. Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis and assistant Lawrence Gilman were listed as scouts at MSG for last night's loss to the Rangers. [Ottawa S...

By Sean Leahy Whatever happens to both Gaborik and Backstrom, this is a very important season for the Wild franchise. They have their superstar player and superstar goaltender both on the verge of big raises. Minnesota has $37 million committed for next season, but with eight soon-to-be unrestricted...

By Greg Wyshynski • So, in summary: Peter Budaj may have saved his job with the Colorado Avalanche because Jason LaBarbera sucked worse last night for the Los Angeles Kings. [Denver Post] • The New Jersey Devils are preparing themselves for the Dallas Stars and Hurricane Avery. [Fire and Ice]

By Greg Wyshynski • Alexander Radulov writes in a letter that he wants to remain in the KHL and not return to the NHL or the Nashville Predators. Perhaps the KHL will remember this strongly-worded letter if it ever stops running away from arbitration like a frightened squirrel. [Tennessean]

By Greg Wyshynski Nashville Predators Boston Bruins New Jersey Devils Anaheim Ducks Edmonton Oilers Calgary Flames 0.41 0.39 Colorado Avalanche 0.39 San Jose Sharks 0.39 Los Angeles Kings 0.39 Dallas Stars 0.38 0.38 0.38 Vancouver Canucks 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.37 0.36 0.35 0.34 Minnesota Wild 0.33 0.31 0.31 New York Rangers

By Theresa Ferries The Wild lineup tonight was as follows:  Marian Gaborik, Eric Belanger, Mikko Koivu, Andrew Brunette, Stephane Veilleux, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Owen Nolan, Antti Miettinen, Colton Gillies, Benoit Pouliot, Derek Boogaard, Martin Skoula, Kim Johnsson, Nick Schultz, Brent Burns, M...

By Greg Wyshynski Patrik Elias (New Jersey Devils, LW, Round 6/Pick 98) Milan Lucic (Boston Bruins, LW, Round 10/Pick 170) David Perron (St. Louis Blues, LW, Round 12/Pick 206) Fabian Brunnstrom (Dallas Stars, LW, Round 14/Pick 242)

By Jennifer Conway Brust is a journeyman goalie who saw NHL action in eleven games for L.A. and currently plays for the Houston Aeros behind Nolan Schaefer.  He had decent numbers, going 24-16-3 in 43 games with a 2.27 GAA.  He spent the summer in Minnesota training primarily for speed. He lost some weight and feels...

By Greg Wyshynski Risebrough blows a gasket when asked such questions. "I've never had anybody tell me ever they don't want to play for Jacques Lemaire," Risebrough said. "In fact, players tell me all the time, 'Jacques Lemaire made me the player I am today, Jacques Lemaire resurrected my career.'"

Ryan Malone's big enough to lift the Cup now  MN - Minnesota is also his offseason home; he lives in Plymouth, not far from Minnesota Wild winger Mark Parrish. Malone approaches the series with a unique ... Pittsburgh Penguins: We Are the Youth Gone Wild Bleacher Report

A costly turnover by the Blues (an errant drop pass that was missed) was scooped up by Minnesota Wild forward Marion Gaborik and a two on one quickly developed. Gaborik looked pass the whole way and roofed the puck past Legaces right shoulder to give the Wild the 3-2 overtime victory. Just out...

By PJ Swenson Also noted from the latest AMSP bulletin (American Society of Media Photographers): Minnesota Wild team photographer Bruce Kluckhohn (brucekphoto.com) was featured as one of the best sports photographers. He has been shooting the Wild ...

By bigg knasty As was mentioned above, it's cold here in Minnesota, and, in wintertime, it snows here. Which is why the arena in the Twin Cities (there are two, the Target Center in Minneapolis, where the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves play, and, for our purposes here today, the only arena in the Twin Citie...

By HockeyGuy I ask why the Minnesota Wild cut down its fans in its "PondCast 169"? I would never cut the fans down but I guess when your the Wild you can do what ever you want. so send your complaints to info@wild.com and let them know you do not like being cut down! Music is by Chris Hawkey and the Power Play Band

By HockeyGuy Mikko Koivu signs one year deal with the Minnesota Wild. Music is by Chris Hawkey and the Power Play Band http://www.ChrisHawkey.com

By HockeyGuy So you think your a WILD HOCKEY FAN! Well so am I, I started to do the very first Minnesota Wild Podcast last season, them the Minnesota Wild started their own show, I quit at the end of the year, but I started to miss it, so I said I was coming back for this year! I am back, but now I am on PODSHOW!

record for goals in a season and Brian Rolston added a short-handed tally to lead the Minnesota Wild past the Calgary Flames 3-1 in the NHL on Tuesday night. ... NHL: Minnesota 3, Calgary 1 Monsters and Critics.com NHL: Minnesota 3, Calgary 1 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review