Wilderness Walk for 6-18-2010

by BReynolds on Jun 18, 2010 9:40 AM CDT

We won't go with a full blown walk today, but there have been some articles in the past couple of days that you should all find interesting. Hopefully you agree. I'll put them after the jump.

Also, make sure you check out the post below this one, about Mikael Granlund. That's who the Wild are going to take, so start digesting it now.

First, from Russo:

Original assistant Ramsey resigns from the Wild's staff | StarTribune.com - His take on the decision by Rammer to walk away, and some hints at who may be interested.

Boogaard's future with Wild still uncertain | StarTribune.com - Read the comment section on this one, if you dare. One guy actually compares the loss of Boogey to the loss of KG by the Wolves.

Fletcher sees trades as avenue to improve | StarTribune.com - Trades to improve the team? Man, I like the sound of that.

From the Pioneer Press:

Tom Powers: Minnesota Wild's task: no repeat of last season's bad start, finish - TwinCities.com- A relatively readable article. Pretty basic for most people who would be reading HW, but still, good to see the team allowing someone to write about them team and get the details right. Although he says teams are asking about Harding, and Russo says no one wants him. Guess who I am going to go with?

James Sheppard signs one-year deal with Minnesota Wild - TwinCities.com - Indeed.

Wild original taking first hockey break - TwinCities.com - Their take on Ramsey.

From SBNation Minnesota:

Mike Ramsey Steps Down - I just wanted to throw this in here, see if anyone actually checked it out over there. It shows off a couple of the cool features of the SBN MN platform. Updating the story as it unfolds, all in one story "stream." Check it out. Let me know what you think.

Off the Trail:

Euros down, Swedes up in NHL - Post on IIHF.com detailing the drop in numbers of Europeans on NHL squads. They blame the KHL and the downfall of junior programs in Europe. I would blame the KHL for a minor part of it, and the complete lack of transfer agreement between the IIHF and NHL as the main portion of the problem. Why draft a player if they are never going to cross the pond?

Enjoy your day.

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Finally back home!

Just spent an hour going back through everything I missed here, and holy crap, was there a lot. Definitely awesome to get some hockey news vs being bombarded by the FIFA cup in Peru. Thanks the Lord for HW or I’d never get caught up.

by shleske on Jun 18, 2010 11:03 AM CDT reply actions

Welcome back! Glad we could be around to catch you back up with everything. Don;t read the news about Shep, OK? Just skip it for a couple weeks. You just got back from vacation, you don’t want to ruin that.

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by BReynolds on Jun 18, 2010 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions

Too late! I think reading that was more painful than the 3 mile uphill hike to Macchu Pichu!

by shleske on Jun 18, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions

Welcome back Shelby! :D

I had gotten fat from not having any wilderness walks for a couple of days! Glad it’s back! That means we finally have some wild-related news!

All must read articles, and about trading the 1st round pick, I have a feeling that he CF actually does this, it’ll be because it was worth it…

How brutal was that Halak – Eller/Schultz trade? I laughed even harder than when we traded Pouliot! The only negative thing about this trade is that St-Louis has suddenly become a much better team.

JS, Champion of the first ever Hockey Wilderness Playoff Bracket Challenge! WHOOOOOOOO!

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by JSLandry on Jun 18, 2010 11:50 AM CDT reply actions

I hope Fletcher does make a big trade or two. I really think it is time to trade Burns, as much as I like him, I think it’s his time to go and he could bring in quite a haul. Probably the number 2 center we are looking for or a top line winger. C’mon Fletcher, work your magic.

by Kenny H on Jun 18, 2010 11:14 PM CDT reply actions