Wilderness Walk: 0 down, 82 to go Edition

That's it folks. The preseason for your Minnesota Wild is over. The finished off the preseason with a 4-2-0 record. Not terribly bad, but certainly nothing to get exited over. If waiting for the preseason to start was tough, you're really not going to like the next 7 days as we wait for the real games to kick off.

The Wild kick off the regular season October 8th against the Colorado Avalanche. If that feels like deja-vu all over again, it's because it's pretty close to being the case. Last year the Wild opened their season on October 9th, at home against the Avs. As I recall that game turned out pretty well (5-0 victory).

So, we got some time to kill. What do you guys and gals want to talk about? Food? The weather? Golf?

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Wild News

Wild don't take a second pass on forward Chris Porter, pick him up off waivers - TwinCities.com
Did you guys hear? Chris Porter and Zach Parise are like, total BFF's or something.

Minnesota Wild Deserve to Host Winter Classic - Gone Puck Wild
From the beginning the NHL Winter Classic has been an event that is special. Still for a Minnesota Wild fan I can’t help but notice my team’s absence.

Wild ends preseason with 6-1 victory over Buffalo - StarTribune.com
The Wild finish out the preseason on a solid note.

On Frozen Pond

Hunting for Hockey? | Lets Play Hockey
Hunting for a hockey game in the upper midwest? You're never too far away from a game.

Big Ten hockey preview: Can UM overtake Minnesota? | The Detroit News
Ummmmm, NO! Next question.

Gophers Shut Out Penn State, 2-0 - University of Minnesota Official Athletic Site
Gophers ladies picking up right where they left off in their season opener against Penn State.

Skate School

No chicken wings allowed | Lets Play Hockey
Yeah, I've definitely been guilty of this on the ice.

Off the Trail

Opinion: Head injuries as an NHL enforcer have left me suffering long-term consequences | Montreal Gazette
We trusted the NHL to protect us. We signed up to play hockey knowing that we might get injured and dinged, but we certainly did not sign up for avoidable brain damage and long-term disabilities.

NHL has ‘no desire’ to settle concussion lawsuit, says internal memo | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Headline is a bit misleading, but it still seems the NHL is prepared to take this thing all the way.

Impaired driving case involving Sabres star O'Reilly adjourned until Oct. 22 - Yahoo Sports Canada
O'Reilly was cited for a July 9th incident for impaired driving and leaving the scene.

Rick Nash says time for New York Rangers to win Stanley Cup is now - 2015-2016 Season Preview
But, I thought it was our turn. Dammit! Alright kids, pack it in, melt the ice, may as well go home for the season.

Jacobs not sure if there’s desire to expand, has concerns about Quebec | NBC Sports
He'd love to see a team in Seattle though.