Wilderness Walk: Summer Vacation

Jordan Schroeder was placed on waivers yesterday.  We're not quite sure what that means, but the timing is interesting considering prospect camp has just come to a close and the team is officially beginning summer break.

If Schroeder clears, he's still a RFA w July 27 arb date. #mnwild clearly unhappy he filed for arb, strengthening case he deserves a 2 way

— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) July 19, 2016

There isn't a whole lot more out there, so let's get right to it.

Wild News

Minnesota Wild Place Jordan Schroeder on Waivers
The Minnesota Wild have waived 25-year-old forward Jordan Schroeder in an effort to best position themselves for a potential arbitration hearing.

Wild proving point to Jordan Schroeder by placing him on waivers - StarTribune.com
Arbitration can often be a contentious process, and the Jordan Schroeder negotiations became contentious today when the Wild placed the 25-year-old right wing on waivers.

Minnesota Wild: Can the Wild Acquire Marcus Johansson?
Marcus Johansson is now a day away from an arbitration hearing that the Caps do not want, so could the Caps move him to a team like the Minnesota Wild?

Nine Standouts from Wild Development Camp
Minnesota Wild development camp took place over the last week at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center. Here are nine players who stood out during camp.

On Frozen Pond

Tom Ward leaves Shattuck-St. Mary's for Buffalo Sabres
Local Tom Ward joins the Sabres as an assistant coach

Off The Trail

Down Goes Brown: Grading NHL celebrity captains of 1991 - Sportsnet.ca
This old-school North Stars fan gave a hand to the research for #16.

Are NHL teams moving away from analytics?
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