NHL Offseason
A supergroup for all offseason coverage.
What can the Wild find in the college free agent market?
UND’s Matt Kiersted leads a class of college free agents looking to sign with NHL squads
Stark Reminders: So it begins
Welcome to a new recurring column by Logan. It’s a deep dive on plays, players, and all manner of things related to the Wild.
Should the Wild consider trading for Brock Boeser?
The Canucks are reportedly open to trading the Minnesota native, and the Wild could use another goal-scorer on the roster.
Maple Leafs looking into Matt Dumba, per report
Toronto is in the market for a defenseman, and Matt Dumba could be a player to watch.
Dollar, Dollar Bills: Analyzing the Minnesota Wild’s current salary cap
Bill Guerin has some work to do, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.
Call Him Maybe? Top Call-Up Options From Iowa
All eyes are on the farm team this coming season.
Gone Fishin’ for Labor Day
You can almost smell the pumpkin spice lattes already...
A Look At The Wild’s Roster For The 2021 Expansion Draft
It’s still far out, but several trades and signings have changed the Wild’s outlook for the 2021 Seattle Expansion Draft.
Projecting the Wild’s Five-Year Outlook
Let’s take a look at what the roster might look like on opening night of the 2023-24 season.
Basement Stairs: Where Do The Wild Land?
The last part in the three-part series looks at the last two teams in the Central. Can the Wild avoid the bottom of the barrel?
The Kadri Effect
Keep your head up, Wild. Nazem Kadri has come to the Central Division.
Wild Name Bill Guerin As Next General Manager
The former Pittsburgh Assistant GM is just the fourth general manager for the Minnesota team.
The Subban Effect
How does Minnesota stack up against Nashville now that Subban is gone?
Middle of the Pack: Can The Wild Compete?
If the Wild are going to make the playoffs, they need to be better than the average teams in the division. Will they?
Top of the Top: Where Do the Wild Land?
Can the Minnesota Wild realistically compete with the top two teams in the Central Division?
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Regression
It’s not all bad news in here, folks!
The Overall +/- of the Minnesota Wild
How do the Wild compare to the rest of the Central?
Evaluating The Goaltending Tandem of Dubnyk and Stalock
After a disappointing season, both Dubnyk and Stalock need to have bounce-back years if Minnesota wants any shot at returning to the postseason.
Evaluating the Defensive Corps
Yeah, defense isn’t the problem here.
Evaluating The Forward Corps
Overall production was down, but there is a bit of sun peeking through the clouds for the Wild.
The Minnesota Wild GM Olympics
We analyze the three Wild GMs by category. Prizes will be awarded. Some of them will be earned. Simpsons references will be made.
Where Do They Go From Here?
Just over a week into the Wild’s search for their next GM it’s time to look at who’s been interviewed, what qualities the next GM should have, and who might be the best fit.
Is It Time For The Wild To Rebuild?
Here you’ll find some thoughts on the state of the organization, and where they can go from here.
Analyzing The Successes and Failures of Wild GMs In The Post-2012 Era
It’s time to take a look at what moves — good and bad — by Fletcher and Fenton brought the Wild to where they are now.
The Fenton Dilemma: How The Wild Got Here and What To Look For In The Next GM
What led to the decision to move on from Fenton after just 14 months? And with Fenton no longer at the helm, what qualities should the Wild look for in his replacement?