Wilderness Walk: Time to Experiment

With the Wild reeling, it might be time for Bruce Boudreau to experiment. Did we see the start of that with the scratch of Pominville? Perhaps.

Here’s hoping for a success in the near future.

Wild News

Wild draft pick Kunin weighing decision to leave Badgers, turn pro | StarTribune.com
As you know, the University of Wisconsin's solid first season under Tony Granato ended Saturday when beaten in double overtime by Penn State in the Big Ten championship game at Joe Louis Arena.

With team 'leaking oil,' Wild's struggles show in Dubnyk's numbers | StarTribune.com
Back when the Wild was reeling off win after win in December, Bruce Boudreau had a saying about his No. 1 goaltender: "It’s like Duby said, ‘No more.’"

Plummeting Wild push Bruce Boudreau over the edge | Twincities.com
Wild players reportedly held a lengthy players-only meeting following their seventh loss in eight games.

Off the Trail

Tkachuk suspended 2 games for elbowing Doughty | theScore.com
Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk will sit for two.

USWNT, USA Hockey call Monday's marathon meeting 'productive' | theScore.com
The U.S. women's national hockey team and USA Hockey both released statements after the two parties met Monday for over 10 hours to discuss fair wage and support issues. Both said the day's events were productive and talks are set to continue in the coming days.