Helsinki Trip Information
by BReynolds on Feb 9, 2010 12:58 PM CST
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There is more information being released by the Wild & the NHL. Will continue to update with new info, if it is pertinent.
More after the jump.
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Wild Release Finland Trip Information
It was one of the worst kept secrets in the NHL. The Wild will open next season with two games against the Carolina Hurricanes in Helsinki, Finland.
Should be exciting for Mikko, Mittens, and Backstrom, eh?
Check out the link for more information.
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BReynolds
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Wilderness Walk for 2-9-2010
by BReynolds on Feb 9, 2010 12:08 PM CST
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Short walk, today. Enjoy the rest.
Wild News:
Wild's Owen Nolan, 37, in the game for at least another season - TwinCities.com - Always good to see a story about the Irish God of War.
Goalie Niklas Backstrom says he's fine - TwinCities.com - Update on Backstrom. From the news coming from Twitter and other places, look like we could be back to Backstrom / Harding tomorrow night.
Call of the Wild in Kalamazoo | StarTribune.com - Good story about how the minor league teams have to scramble when the NHL teams have injuries.
KiPA's Korner:
Hitting The Post: NHL Recap 2-8-10: Stuff happened - Apparently having some major mouth pain results in short NHL recaps. Good to know. Get better, big guy.
Off the Trail:
Flames announce 1000 Game Celebration for Iginla and Langkow - As my previous post said, congrats to both. Feel free to take the next four games against the Wild off and just relax.
Analyzing the Mike Milbury vs. hockey blogger 'assault' - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports - I was going to post on this, but Wysh pretty much sums it up for me. Millbury is a blow hard idiot, and the blogger in question is an unprofessional jackass that is going to make even the Caps question their blogger policy. Thanks, moron.
That's it. Get back to work.
-Buddha
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NHL Tweetup/Hockey Wilderness Gathering - Register Here
by nathaneide on Feb 9, 2010 11:13 AM CST
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Okay folks, we're ready to go!
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Congrats, Wild Killer
by BReynolds on Feb 8, 2010 7:22 PM CST
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We need to take a break from our regularly scheduled hatred for our Northwest Division Rivals.
According to the Calgary Flames website, the great Jarome Iginla played his 1000th NHL game last Friday night, and Daymond Langkow did so the following night. While Langkow is a great player, and we would love to see him in a Wild sweater as much as the next perennial 20-30 goal scorer, Iginla holds a special place in the hearts and minds of those of us in Minnesota.
After all, he is the Wild Killer.
Make the jump and we'll take a look at the numbers.
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Twin Cities NHL Tweetup/Hockey Wilderness gathering: When and Where?
by nathaneide on Feb 8, 2010 2:21 PM CST
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Hey there Wilderness;
We're planning on sponsoring the Twin Cities version of NHL Tweetup and pairing it with a Hockey Wilderness viewing party. Check out the site for more information on NHL Tweetup.
We've heard from many who would prefer it be on a night where the Wild are on the road, and we're working with some bars and restaurants around the X who would love to have a decent sized gathering on a non-game night. Also, we want to avoid the state tourney, so that week is out.
So, what we need from all of you is a vote for the night of the event, and if you have a suggestion for location, let us know in the comments.
EDIT: We may need to get out of the Xcel Energy Center area in order to have this in March and avoid tourney traffic.
Thanks!
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Wilderness Walk for 2-8-2010
by BReynolds on Feb 8, 2010 8:45 AM CST
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There are some older links in today's walk. I figured everyone was distracted by the Super Bowl yesterday. In case you are unaware of what the Super Bowl is, it is some kind of football game at the end of which a champion is crowned. At least, that's what they tell me, because I watched it, and they gave the "trophy" to the owner of the team first, not the captain, and it was a really small, weird looking thing anyway.
Ah well, to each his own, I guess. Here we go:
First Things First:
In His Memory - Pension Plan Puppets If you are looking for a way to honour Brendan Burke's memory a donation to PFLAG - Great idea from Wrap Around Curl. SBN raised a ton of money for Haiti, we can do the same for this great organization. Check it out, donate if you can.
Wild News (Old & New):
Bouchard comes back home after more concussion tests | StarTribune.com - Good info on still missing Butch.
Quirky quotient amps up with four goalies in room | StarTribune.com - It seems to be a fun locker room to be in right now.
Khudobin comes close to letter-perfect in victory | StarTribune.com - Some news about Khobby's first start.
WHO-Dobin wins first career start as Wild knocks off Philly | StarTribune.com - Some more about Khudobin.
Khudos to the goalie: Wild hold off Flyers - TwinCities.com - The Pio weighs in with their take.
KiPA's Korner:
Hitting The Post: NHL Recap 2-7-10: Ovie one-ups Sid; Bs end skid - Wrap up of the only two games yesterday.
Off the Trail:
Michael Russo's Sunday Insider: A hockey titan mourns | StarTribune.com - Russo spoke with Brian Burke, but it was before the terrible tragedy. Interesting article.
Guide to Surviving a Visiting Red Wings Fan - Some pure awesomeness from Matt over at The View From My Seats.
Yep. Two full days, and that's all I can come up with. Your home work assignment for today is to list as many reasons as possible describing why the Stanley Cup is better than any other trophy, specifically the Lombardi trophy.
-Buddha
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Minnesota Wild vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Game Recap
by nathaneide on Feb 7, 2010 1:34 AM CST
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Minnesota Wild 2-1 Philadelphia Flyers
To say the Wild were outplayed, outworked and outhustled in the first period would be putting it lightly. Were it not for very solid goaltending by Anton Khudobin in his first NHL start, Minnesota could have easily found themselves down big, early. The Flyers led in shots 14-3 at one point, and ended the first period 17-7. Luckily Khudobin was there to stem the tide, and the defense really came to his aide. It was a solid defensive period, though the breakout lacked, in a big way. Scoring started when Cal Clutterbuck took a pass from Owen Nolan and wristed it past Michael Leighton. Somehow, Nolan wasn't credited with the assist, but he made the play happen. Unfortunately, the Wild really let up immediately following, and the Flyers tied the game at 1, just 16 seconds later as Dan Carcillo (I know, right?) took the pass and beat Khudobin on the backhand from a rebound.
The second is where the Wild took over. They started to pick up the puck in transition and take the play to the Flyers, both physically, and by applying pressure in the offensive zone. Owen Nolan found the back of the net from Eric Belanger and Kim Johnsson. That would be all Khudobin and the Wild would need to beat the Flyers.
Tonight's story was all Khudobin, all the time. The Russian rookie was fantastic when he needed to be. His 38 saves tied a season high for Wild goaltenders, and he has now won his first two games with 47 saves on 48 shots. If Niklas Backstrom doesn't recover from the flu and Josh Harding's hip doesn't heal soon, he'll be the guy. Wade Dubielewicz hasn't proven he can do it, so it's up to Khudobin. He's off to a solid start so far.
Minnesota is a dramatically different team when playing in front of the Team of 18,000. They work harder, play more aggressively, take more chances and seem to get the bounces. The key down the stretch will be taking that effort on the road. They need to win at a better than .600 clip to get into the playoffs. Can it happen? Sure. Will it happen? Not if they don't improve the road games.
Hockey Wilderness Three Stars:
- Anton Khudobin (38 saves)
- Cal Clutterbuck (1 G)
- Owen Nolan (1 G)
Five Questions:
- Guillaume Latendresse is the leading scorer on the team with 18 goals, 10 at home. Can he find the back of the net again? Afraid not, but his pairing with Havlat creates problems for other teams each and every shift.
- How will Anton Khudobin look in his first NHL start? 38 saves, one goal, his second win. Very niiiiice.
- Will the Wild go with seven defensemen? If so, how will this affect the offense? Richards changed his mind just before the pre-game skate and went with six, sitting James Sheppard and John Scott.
- Biggest pain tonight, Daniel Carcillo, Scott Hartnell or Chris Pronger? I really dislike all three, but Hartnell's 4 PIM wins. Luckily the Irish God of War destroyed him.
- The Wild are 6-1-1 in the green sweaters. Can they find magic again? Indeed they did!
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