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Changes are coming to Hockey Wilderness
The times, they are a-changin’.
Why Ron Hextall Could Be A Good Fit For The Wild
A better option than (gulp) Peter Chiarelli!
A Letter From The Editors
Hockey Wilderness is under new leadership. Here’s our plan for off-season coverage and a preview of the new direction the site is moving toward.
In The Central Division, Middling Is A Death Knell
Vegas odds have Minnesota recording only 85 points next season. In a stacked Central Division, that’s just not good enough. So where does the team go from here?
Wild re-sign Brad Hunt to two-year deal
Wild agree to two-year, $1.4 million extension with former Vegas defenseman.
Jason Zucker Won the NHL’s Most Important Award
When we think about what really matters, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy is it.
Trade Watch: Kessel for Zucker?
The Penguins and Wild are talking trade — does it make sense?
Wild Reassigns Bertschy To Iowa - Minnesota Wild | Features
The Wild have re-assigned Wolfie to the AHL. This could simply mean the "emergency call up" timeline is over, or perhaps a different call up is coming. Russo has postulated that we will see Gabriel come in for the Wild's next game. Stay tuned for more lineup info.
Wild Sign Falk to a One-Year, Two-Way Contract
Justin Falk returns to Minnesota.
Guillaume Latendresse joins RDS as an analyst.
Former Wild fan-favorite Guillaume Latendresse has decided to trade his skates for a microphone, as he joins the Quebec sports channel RDS.
No Suspension For McLeod
McLeod dodges Shanny's wrath after his hit on Jonas Brodin.
Wild Beat Sabres To Start Road Trip The Right Way
The Wild began their road trip against the "Flortheast" division with a scrappy win against the Buffalo Sabres.
Jason Pominville signs 5-year extension with Wild
Pominville is in Minnesota to stay, as he signs 5-year extension with the Wild.
Please Welcome Eric Burton to Hockey Wilderness
We add another voice to the choir.
Josh Harding Nominated for Masterton Award
Now, let's see if the rest of the PHWA can get it right.
Aeros Moving to Iowa
Per Russo, the Wild are moving the AHL affiliate Houston Aeros to Des Moines, Iowas next season.
Minnesota Wild trade for Jason Pominville
The deal with the Buffalo Sabres sends Johan Larsson and Matt Hackett the other way.
Walking out of the Wilderness: An exit strategy
It's been a good run, but it is time to leave the trail and head back to civilization.
Wild Make Blockbuster Trade With Capitals
GM Chuck Fletcher continues to improve his organization through savvy trades.
Wild Sign Brett Clark, Solve World Hunger
The Wild have signed a veteran d-man who will, no doubt, save the world.
NHL Realignment Approved
The NHL & NHLPA have agreed to realignment for next season, with a re-evaluation for the 2014-15 season.
Andrew Brunette Retires, Will Join Wild Brass
Longtime fan favorite hangs up the skates and will join the Wild as a Hockey Operations Advisor.
Rupp for Powe & Palmieri: Upon Further Review
Fourth liners switching teams, and a cancer being off loaded. Only in Minnesota is this a big trade.
Wild Trade Powe & Palmieri for Mike Rupp
The Wild have traded Darroll Powe and Nick Palmieri for Mike Rupp of the Rangers.
Please Welcome Juuso Sainio to Hockey Wilderness
Hockey Wilderness becomes SB Nation NHL's first tri-lingual site.
Pierre-Marc Bouchard Activated off of IR
Peirre-Marc Bouchard has been activated by the Minnesota Wild.
Wild Sign Nick Palmieri, Push to 50 Contracts
The Wild have reached the max number of Contracts, guaranteeing Matt Dumba will return to Red Deer.
Minnesota Swarm Announce 23 Man Roster
The Minnesota Swarm bring a championship caliber team to the Xcel Energy Center. With few weaknesses, this is the season to get on board.
Russo: Josh Harding Diagnosed with MS
Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding has been diagnosed with MS. The lockout doesn't really matter anymore, folks.
Minnesota Wild Begin Quest for Emergency Backup
The Minnesota Wild signed their emergency back up, Paul Deutsch. Now, they need a new one. Eleven goalies will compete, starting Thursday night.
Niklas Backstrom Scores on Penalty Shot
Niklas Backstrom scored a goal in a charity game, giving him one more goal on the year than Zach Parise.