Maybe no one cares, but HW's traffic doubled in September over September of last year. Thank you to everyone for stopping by, and welcome back to those returning after a long summer.

Today is a hefty Walk as there is plenty going on in the sport, and with the team. Plus, we take a moment to mock a few people. I mean, it wouldn't be a Thursday without a terrible season preview and a somewhat stalkerish new site, right? Right.

The Wild practice then head to Columbus today, then turn around and fly right back home again. Sounds like a blast. Of course, being Columbus, someone is likely to get suspended today. Game day folks. Let's see those captions.

With season opener looming, players still learning system | StarTribune.com - May want to figure it out guys...

Wednesday practice update | StarTribune.com - Stensaas running the ship with an update out of practice.

Offensive additions has Koivu feeling hopeful - NHL.com's 30 in 15 - NHL.com has one decent post about the Wild.

Wild hope offseason overhaul added missing offense - NHL.com's 30 in 15 - And one... not so much. Three years of missed playoffs, not two. And for the love of everything holy, Pierre-Marc Bouchard is not a center. Please let it go.

2011-12 Minnesota Wild Preview - KansasCity.com - This is as close to accurate as we have seen. Amazing we had to go to Kansas City to get it.

Enemy News

The Cannon - SBNation home for everything Blue Jackets

Columbus Dispatch - For the local beat writer.

Tending the Fields

The Third Intermission: Aeros turn things up a notch... - T3I updates us on the Aeros.

Aeros gear up for a new season - Houston Chronicle - And the Houston newspapers take up the task as well.

Off the Trail

A sports wagering look at the 2011-12 NHL point standings - Puck Daddy - NHL  - Yahoo! Sports - Wild over / under set at 82.5 points. Take the over on that all day, everyday.

Fuck Yeah Eric Nystrom 23 - And finally... you get your REALLY? moment of the day. Obsess much?