Wilderness Walks

Wilderness Walk: Jordie Benn loves Red Bull

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By Thomas P. Williams@sludgewilliams Mar 1, 2022, 6:00am CST

Minnesota Wild v Calgary Flames

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.

Jordie Benn on #mnwild fatigue: “Zero excuses. If you’re tired, drink a Red Bull.”
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) February 28, 2022

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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]