Wilderness Walk: Nico Sturm added to COVID protocol list

That’s Wild

• In the flurry of outbreaks around the NHL, the Minnesota Wild have been caught right in the middle of it. Six players go on the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday, and now Nico Sturm has joined the group. [CBS Sports]
• Speaking of the COVID situation around the league, the NHL has made a few in-game changes that took affect last night, but they’re really too late on all of it. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Just to add to the depressive fire that is being a hockey fan right now, the NWHL had to suspend the Isobel Cup bubble due to health and safety concerns. [Hockey Wilderness]
• While both professional Minnesota hockey teams are out of commission, let’s check out what the University of Minnesota Gophers are up to. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Overseas, Wild prospect(?) Brendan Menell is still trying to keep his Minnesotan dream alive. [The Athletic]
• Kevin Fiala feels remorse for the boarding incident with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Roy, that led to his three-game suspension. [StarTribune]

Off the trail...

• No doubt a connection with the Wild outbreak, the Colorado Avalanche have postponed their games until Feb. 11. [Mile High Hockey]
• Newly acquired Columbus Blue Jackets forward duo Patrik Laine and Jack Rosolvic got to score their first goals for their new club during the same game. Cute. [NBC Sports]
• Why the NWHL bubble burst. [Defector Media]