Russo’s Rants " Blog Archive " Gaborik’s agent: Gaborik not going to Russia, pleased with meeting with Wild

Ice hockey is a form of disorderly conduct in which the score is kept. ~Doug Larson

Parrish placed on waivers

My cell phone's going to die. I'm so sorry.

"Pierre-Marc is just 24 years old and the best years of his career are ahead of him. He is a good example of how drafting and developing your own players leads to team success. This is why the Wild was willing to make such a substantial and long-term commitment to him."

"The way I've played the game since I was very young is an aggressive style. I love the hitting side of the game. Goals are fun, but I love the physical play. It's the Irish blood coming out of me."

Deadbeat Hockey Club

"The six NHL players the Wild have acquired — Marek Zidlicky, Andrew Brunette, Craig Weller, Antti Miettinen, Owen Nolan and Marc-Andre Bergeron — through free agency and trades this summer last season had a cumulative 198 points last season.

That's one more point than the Wild's 10 unrestricted free agents — Pavol Demitra, Brian Rolston, Keith Carney, Sean Hill, Petteri Nummelin, Chris Simon, Todd Fedoruk, Branko Radivojevic, Matt Foy and Aaron Voros — totaled last season."

Important Minnesota Wild Hockey Dates

1. NHL Free Agency Begins July 1
2. Minnesota Wild prospect camp July 8-15 at the Xcel Energy Center