Wild after missing playoffs: 'Something has to change'
Something has to change. That was the tone among Minnesota Wild players and General Manager Paul Fenton on Tuesday as the team gathered to say their goodbyes for the offseason.
Something has to change. That was the tone among Minnesota Wild players and General Manager Paul Fenton on Tuesday as the team gathered to say their goodbyes for the offseason.
Minnesota Wild dismiss Andrew Brunette amid shakeup at front office
A shakeup is underway in the Minnesota Wild’s front office, FOX 9 Sports confirmed Monday.
A shakeup is underway in the Minnesota Wild’s front office, FOX 9 Sports confirmed Monday.
Wild need 3 wins, help to make NHL Playoffs
Bruce Boudreau hasn’t missed the NHL Playoffs since 1997, 22 years ago. The Minnesota Wild has been a playoff team six straight years, despite early exits in each of the last three seasons. Both streaks are in jeopardy of being over after the Wild lost 4-0 at Arizona Sunday night.
Bruce Boudreau hasn’t missed the NHL Playoffs since 1997, 22 years ago. The Minnesota Wild has been a playoff team six straight years, despite early exits in each of the last three seasons. Both streaks are in jeopardy of being over after the Wild lost 4-0 at Arizona Sunday night.
Wild chasing last playoff spot with 6 games left
The Wild is currently two points out of the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference with six regular season games left. They host the Nashville Predators Monday night and need any point they can get to remain in the playoff conversation.
The Wild is currently two points out of the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference with six regular season games left. They host the Nashville Predators Monday night and need any point they can get to remain in the playoff conversation.
Dumba returns to ice, Wild work on power play
Minnesota Wild Matt Dumba took the ice Wednesday for the first time since last December, when he had surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle suffered during a fight with the Calgary Flames.
Minnesota Wild Matt Dumba took the ice Wednesday for the first time since last December, when he had surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle suffered during a fight with the Calgary Flames.
Wild riding 4-game win streak amid changes
With 18 regular season games left, the Minnesota Wild is currently in the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference at 68 points. The Wild added Victor Rask, Pontus Aberg, Ryan Donato and Kevin Fiala before the NHL trade deadline.
With 18 regular season games left, the Minnesota Wild is currently in the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference at 68 points. The Wild added Victor Rask, Pontus Aberg, Ryan Donato and Kevin Fiala before the NHL trade deadline.
Newcomers Fiala and Donato making themselves at home with the Wild
The downward spiral after the All-Star break is now starting to break in the Wild’s favor.
The downward spiral after the All-Star break is now starting to break in the Wild’s favor.
Another shakeup: Wild trades Mikael Granlund
The Minnesota Wild sent winger Mikael Granlund to the Nashville Predators on Monday in exchange for Kevin Fiala.
The Minnesota Wild sent winger Mikael Granlund to the Nashville Predators on Monday in exchange for Kevin Fiala.
Forest Lake girl surprised by Wild star who helped her fund raise for elite hockey tournament
For one Forest Lake girl, Sunday’s Wild game was one she’ll never forget.
For one Forest Lake girl, Sunday’s Wild game was one she’ll never forget.
Wild trades Charlie Coyle to Boston
The Minnesota Wild has traded 26-year-old center Charlie Coyle to the Boston Bruins.
The Minnesota Wild has traded 26-year-old center Charlie Coyle to the Boston Bruins.
Wild trying to stay positive amid free fall
About the only positive the Minnesota Wild can take from their play of late is this: The teams behind them in the Western Conference aren’t taking advantage of the opportunity given them.
About the only positive the Minnesota Wild can take from their play of late is this: The teams behind them in the Western Conference aren’t taking advantage of the opportunity given them.
Boudreau: 'We're going to make the playoffs'
The Minnesota Wild is just 1-4-2 out of its bye week, and 1-4 since Mikko Koivu went down with a season-ending knee injury.
The Minnesota Wild is just 1-4-2 out of its bye week, and 1-4 since Mikko Koivu went down with a season-ending knee injury.
Mikko Koivu vows to return from knee surgery
Mikko Koivu isn’t really sure what to expect the next few months. He’s never been through a season-ending injury before.
Mikko Koivu isn’t really sure what to expect the next few months. He’s never been through a season-ending injury before.
Minnesota Wild honor Joe Mauer during Tuesday's game
The Minnesota Wild honored former Twins player Joe Mauer at Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, giving a nod to the baseball legend.
The Minnesota Wild honored former Twins player Joe Mauer at Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, giving a nod to the baseball legend.
Wild hope home ice can spark next win streak
The Minnesota Wild knows what’s at stake over the last 26 games. They need to start fast, and they need to string together wins. They need points, and they don’t want to be scoreboard watching in March.
The Minnesota Wild knows what’s at stake over the last 26 games. They need to start fast, and they need to string together wins. They need points, and they don’t want to be scoreboard watching in March.
Koivu injury a 'blow to the organization'
Minnesota Wild General Manager Paul Fenton called Mikko Koivu’s knee injury “a blow to the organization, and a blow to him.” Koivu tore his ACL and meniscus against Buffalo Tuesday night.
Minnesota Wild General Manager Paul Fenton called Mikko Koivu’s knee injury “a blow to the organization, and a blow to him.” Koivu tore his ACL and meniscus against Buffalo Tuesday night.
Adversity strikes Minnesota sports, but hope may be on the horizon
It’s been another tough sports week in Minnesota.
It’s been another tough sports week in Minnesota.
Mikko Koivu to miss season with torn ACL, meniscus
The Wild announced Wednesday that center Mikko Koivu is out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL and meniscus in his right knee Tuesday night.
The Wild announced Wednesday that center Mikko Koivu is out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL and meniscus in his right knee Tuesday night.
Hectic stretch for Wild starts at Buffalo
The Minnesota Wild are at Buffalo Tuesday night. It’s the first of four games over six days, with three out of those four on the road.
The Minnesota Wild are at Buffalo Tuesday night. It’s the first of four games over six days, with three out of those four on the road.
With bye week over, Wild enter hectic stretch
After more than a week away from the ice, the Wild start a stretch of 14 games in 26 days at Dallas Friday night.
After more than a week away from the ice, the Wild start a stretch of 14 games in 26 days at Dallas Friday night.