Fans like Havlat, Wild prepping for new system, Too many defensemen: Daily Links

Home crowd warms to Havlat right away | StarTribune.com
The uber-talented winger, signed to a six-year, $30 million deal July 1, made a series of scintillating moves en route to a pretty tap-in goal, the first of his two Sunday during the Wild's 3-0 exhibition victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Xcel Energy Center. "The thing I sense from him is he's really a good, honest guy," coach Todd Richards said. "He really wants to come in here and do well."

Wild Players Getting Used to New System -- NHL FanHouse
FanHouse's Bruce Ciskie reports from Wild training camp.ST. PAUL -- After nine years of the same voice at practice and during games, a significant cha

Four's a crowd on defense as Wild works to set roster | StarTribune.com
It's a good thing John Scott has the height advantage, because the 6-8 defenseman might start to feel claustrophobic. Considered a lock for the Wild's seventh blue-line spot all summer, Scott, who played 20 games for the Wild last season, suddenly has competition. Scott has had a fine training camp, but so have free-agent pickup Jaime Sifers, junior-eligible Tyler Cuma and minor-leaguer Justin Falk.

Czech imports Martin Halvlat, Petr Sykora score all three Wild goals - TwinCities.com
It didn't take Martin Havlat long to demonstrate to Wild fans exactly why the team signed him in July as a free agent. First shift, first goal.

Defenseman Tyler Cuma makes a good first impression in Wild win - TwinCities.com
Tyler Cuma celebrated his comeback Sunday night by taking a regular shift on defense, throwing a few punches and taking one square on the kisser.