Wilderness Walk: Jordie Benn loves Red Bull

That’s Wild

• The Minnesota Wild have looked tired. Having lost their three last games, and now facing the same Calgary Flames team that dominated them in essentially every on-ice aspect on Wednesday, they need to find something to put a pep in their step. Well, defenseman Jordie Benn thinks he has the trick.

• Jared Spurgeon has continued to show us this season why he is considered (or why he should be considered) among the NHL’s best defensemen. [10K Rinks]
• Is Brett Kulak a solid option for the Wild’s defensive depth needs? [10K Rinks]

Off the trail...

• An NHL Goalie’s Career Is Never Over ‘Til It’s Over [Defector]
• Jack Eichel was well worth the wait for the Vegas Golden Knights. [CBS Sports]
• Making the case for each Hart Trophy candidate. [Yahoo Sports]
• There are some encouraging signs coming from the Pittsburgh Penguins and what it means for their future playoff hopes. [Pensburgh]