Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec 21 Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild
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On the final night of Hanukkah, thousands came to Bondi Beach to honor the victims of last week's targeted attack in Australia. Leigh Kiniry has more. … [Read more...] about Thousands pay tribute to victims of Bondi Beach attack
Takeaways: Wild’s seven-game winning streak ends with 5-1 loss to NHL-best Avalanche
The Wild also came away without a point at Grand Casino Arena for the first time in 15 home games. … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Wild’s seven-game winning streak ends with 5-1 loss to NHL-best Avalanche
The Tarasenko Time Machine Is Exactly What the Wild Need Right Now
Future considerations and a one-year, $5 million contract. That’s all it took to get former six-time 30-goal scorer and Minnesota Wild killer Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings in the offseason. There was some optimism among pundits and management that, despite his goal totals dwind… … [Read more...] about The Tarasenko Time Machine Is Exactly What the Wild Need Right Now
Wild Recall Ben Jones
The Minnesota Wild have recalled forward Ben Jones from the AHL’s Iowa Wild. He played one game with Iowa this weekend, after clearing waivers and getting sent down on Friday. That assignment ended Jones’ two-month stint on the NHL lineup, a move that Minnesota will now reverse. Jones was awarded Iowa Wild’s captaincy but earned an NHL call-up after scoring two points in the … [Read more...] about Wild Recall Ben Jones