Schroeder, Stoll Draw Into Wild Lineup Dustin Nelson | April 22, 2016 The Minnesota Wild will shake up the roster a bit heading into a do-or-die Game 5 in Dallas on Friday. Jordan Schroeder and Jarret Stoll will draw into the lineup,…
Chuck Fletcher Gets Vote of Confidence, Is In Difficult Spot Dustin Nelson | April 22, 2016 It’s sometimes viewed as the kiss of death, the vote of confidence. That’s something of an illusion and gains that perception because coaches and general managers only get a vote…
Looking Back at Some of Pavel Datsyuk’s Best Moments Dustin Nelson | April 21, 2016 With a 1-0 loss on Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings are the first team to be eliminated from the 2016 postseason. Their playoff streak lives on despite getting bumped by…
Elite Prospects Starts Tracking Women’s Hockey Transactions Dustin Nelson | April 21, 2016 Elite Prospects, one of the internet’s indispensable hockey resources, began adding female hockey players to the database last summer. It was a big step in broadening their coverage to include…
Andrew Shaw Apologizes for Homophobic Slur Dustin Nelson | April 20, 2016 During Tuesday’s game between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues, Chicago forward Andrew Shaw directed a homophobic slur toward an official who made a call against Shaw late in…
Andrew Shaw Could Face Discipline for Homophobic Slur Dustin Nelson | April 20, 2016 Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw could face discipline for a tantrum thrown during the third period of Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues, which included allegedly using a homophobic…
Minnesota Wild Recall Kurtis Gabriel Dustin Nelson | April 18, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have recalled pugilist Kurtis Gabriel, and had him lining up on the team’s fourth line during morning skate Monday. Gabriel is one of seven black aces joining…
Thomas Vanek’s Absence Felt by Wild Dustin Nelson | April 17, 2016 While he’s been the favorite whipping boy of Minnesota Wild fans this season, Thomas Vanek’s absence has created a big hole for the Wild in their first round series against…
Russia Names 8 to World Championship Roster Dustin Nelson | April 15, 2016 The Russian Hockey Federation has named eight NHLers to their 2016 World Championship roster. National team coach Oleg Znarok continues to evaluate KHL talent as Team Russia plays pre-tournament exhibitions…
Wild Sign Free Agent Sam Anas Dustin Nelson | April 15, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have signed Quinnipiac junior Sam Anas, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The un-drafted 22-year-old has inked a two-year, entry-level contract. Anas was the leading scorer for Quinnipipac,…
4 Players The Boston Pride Must Re-Sign Dustin Nelson | April 15, 2016 The Boston Pride were absolutely dominant in the NWHL’s inaugural season, going 14-3-0-1 before sweeping their way through the postseason. Will defending their title be as tough as it is…
Wild Injuries Making Postseason Run Difficult Dustin Nelson | April 14, 2016 The Minnesota Wild are hitting tough times as the playoffs open. They’ve been remarkably healthy all season, but that run of health has come to an end and sees the…
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