Recently, I heard some rumors that the Twins have some trades in place to fill out their rotation as soon as this infernal lockout is over. It makes sense. Just because players and teams aren’t talking doesn’t mean that teams can’t be in contact with one another. I want to say it was Darren Wolfson who relayed that rumor, but I can’t say that confidently, and I can’t find it … [Read more...] about The Twins probably have trades ready
Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks 2/2/22 @ 8:30PM CST at United Center
Minnesota Wild (27-10-3) 57pts 3rd in the Central 3.80 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 2.93 Goals Against Per Game (17th in the NHL) 18.8% Power Play (21st in the NHL) 80.2% Penalty Kill (15th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 18G 34A = 52pts 2. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 13G 27A = 40pts 3. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 18G 15A = 33pts 4. #22 Kevin Fiala ~ 12G 20A = … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks 2/2/22 @ 8:30PM CST at United Center
Former Twin David Ortiz is a Hall of Famer
A statement similar to the above was made by the Twins organization upon now Hall of Fame hitter David Ortiz was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The Twins famously let Ortiz walk instead of offering arbitration, and the Twins were thus excoriated for their statement, because of that blunder so many years ago. The impression, somewhat rightly, is … [Read more...] about Former Twin David Ortiz is a Hall of Famer
Minnesota Extends Winning Streak to Five Games in 4-3 Victory Over the Islanders
Its no big secret, but the Minnesota Wild’s schedule the last two months has made it tough to build any kind of momentum. This example will date me a bit, but its like a bad record or a dirty or scratched compact disc where it skips and you have to give a bit of bump to get it back on track. Remarkably, the Wild seem to be comfortable with the long periods of rest between … [Read more...] about Minnesota Extends Winning Streak to Five Games in 4-3 Victory Over the Islanders
Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. New York Islanders 1/30/22 @ 7:00PM CST at UBS Arena
Minnesota Wild (26-10-3) 55pts 4th in the Central 3.79 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 2.92 Goals Against Per Game (16th in the NHL) 18.3% Power Play (21st in the NHL) 80.3% Penalty Kill (16th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 17G 33A = 50pts 2. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 13G 27A = 40pts 3. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 18G 15A = 33pts 4. #22 Kevin Fiala ~ 12G 19A = … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. New York Islanders 1/30/22 @ 7:00PM CST at UBS Arena
Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. New York Rangers 1/28/22 @ 7:00PM CST at Madison Square Garden
Minnesota Wild (25-10-3) 53pts 4th in the Central 3.82 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 2.95 Goals Against Per Game (16th in the NHL) 17.7% Power Play (21st in the NHL) 80.0% Penalty Kill (17th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 17G 32A = 49pts 2. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 12G 26A = 38pts 3. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 18G 14A = 32pts 4. #22 Kevin Fiala ~ 11G 18A = … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. New York Rangers 1/28/22 @ 7:00PM CST at Madison Square Garden
Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Montreal Canadiens 1/24/22 @ 7:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (24-10-3) 51pts 4th in the Central 3.70 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 2.97 Goals Against Per Game (17th in the NHL) 17.7% Power Play (21st in the NHL) 79.7% Penalty Kill (16th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 17G 30A = 47pts 2. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 11G 25A = 36pts 3. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 18G 14A = 32pts 4. #22 Kevin Fiala ~ 10G 17A = … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Montreal Canadiens 1/24/22 @ 7:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Marcus Foligno Delivers in Overtime in 4-3 Wild Win Against Chicago
Happy Hockey Day Minnesota 2022 everyone! Besides a lot of nostalgic outdoor scenes of hockey throughout the day, the nightcap game with the Minnesota Wild always seems to feature late-game heroics. Minnesota did not start out very well, and the Blackhawks looked ornery and motivated as they outworked the Wild for most of the 1st period. Chicago would take the lead about mid … [Read more...] about Marcus Foligno Delivers in Overtime in 4-3 Wild Win Against Chicago
Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks 1/22/22 @ 8:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (23-10-3) 49pts 4th in the Central 3.69 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 2.97 Goals Against Per Game (17th in the NHL) 16.7% Power Play (25th in the NHL) 80.3% Penalty Kill (15th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 16G 30A = 46pts 2. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 11G 23A = 34pts 3. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 18G 14A = 32pts 4. #22 Kevin Fiala ~ 9G 17A = … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks 1/22/22 @ 8:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center