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Did Wild GM Doug Risebrough tip his trade deadline poker hand by signing Nik Backstrom to an extension? The View From The Frontier discusses why Risebrough might be the lamest card player around.

The Wild need to learn the basics of the game, and they need to protect the goalie.

Niklas Backstrom will be the lone representative for the Wild at the All Star game in Montreal. Backs is more than deserving having 19 wins, a save % of .929, and a GAA of just 2.14. Koivu was...

Seems the Wild have lost their talent, and the game plan. Has anyone seen either of them?

Niklas Backstrom is finally starting to get the attention he deserves.

Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on the back of goaltender Niklas Backstrom.

Post-game recap of 2-1 Wild win over Columbus.

What's the goalie situation heading into the season? Frankly, this is probably the easiest question to answer. via Getty Images Niklas Backstrom, Niklas Backstrom, Niklas Backstrom. Without...

Fan favorite Niklas Backstrom is a goalie for the Minnesota Wild and has seen playing time increase ever since the 2006-2007 season when original starter goalie, Manny Fernandez, was sidelined due...

The Minnesota Wild was well represented in the International Ice Hockey Federation tournament. Both Mikko Koivu and Niklas Backstrom played for the Finland (Finnish) team and Brent Burns played for...