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The NHL free agency frenzy officially begins on Saturday, although this year may not be as crazy as in the past. That’s because there aren’t any true star players available, and the class is pretty weak overall. Nonetheless, there are still some quality players available, such as Minnesota Wild forward Gustav Nyquist. A 33-year-old veteran […]

Matt Dumba has been a heart and soul player for the Minnesota Wild since he was drafted by the organization with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft — but all good things must come to an end, and it seems as though the defenseman’s days in the State of Hockey are […]

The 2023 NHL offseason has had an exciting start with some big trades already taking place. That excitement only ramps up this week, with the NHL Draft on Wednesday and Thursday and free agency beginning on Saturday. This year’s free agency class isn’t the strongest, with no real stars on the market. However, there are […]

Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler is likely not long for Manitoba. After a less-than-ideal 2022-23 season, and a public spat with head coach Rick Bowness, the former Jets captain is probably playing elsewhere next season. In a way, Wheeler is a fascinating player to analyze as it pertains to a potential trade. He has a […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in a weird spot after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs this past season. Vancouver has a roster with some talent on it. They are not one of the worst teams in the league by any means. And yet, the Canucks can’t seem to make the playoffs despite that talent. On top […]

With the Vegas Golden Knights claiming their first Stanley Cup in franchise history on Tuesday night, the 2022-23 NHL offseason has officially begun. As the draft hype, free agency speculation, and trade talks heat up, one of the teams at the center of the offseason will likely be the Winnipeg Jets and star Pierre-Luc Dubois. […]

Matt Boldy had a breakout campaign for the Minnesota Wild in 2022-23, but after struggling mightily in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, general manager Bill Guerin did not take it easy on the youngster. “In talking to a guy like Boldy, his style of play in the playoffs doesn’t…he’s got to change certain things in his […]

The Minnesota Wild were dealing with various injuries in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Dallas Stars — most notably was Joel Eriksson Ek, who tried to play through a broken leg in Game 3. Although Eriksson Ek played only one shift in the the contest, he suited up with a fractured fibula […]

It was another disappointing season for Marc-Andre Fleury and the Minnesota Wild, a team that showed flashes of elite play throughout the season but were unable to recapture that in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, bowing out in six games to the Dallas Stars. Fleury confirmed he will return for his 20th NHL season in 2023-24 […]

The Minnesota Wild suffered yet another early playoff exit, this time coming at the hands of the Dallas Stars. The first round series wrapped on Friday, with the Stars defeating the Wild in six games. It marks eight years since the Wild have made it out of the first round of the playoffs and 20 […]

On paper, the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars series is probably the tightest matchup of any in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs — but if the Wild want to force a deciding Game 7, they’re going to need more from Kirill Kaprizov. The Russian superstar hasn’t found the scoresheet since scoring in […]

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno got thrown out so early in Tuesday night’s Game 5 against the Dallas Stars after he got slapped with a game misconduct plus a five-minute major penalty just two minutes into the contest. That was after he had a knee-on-knee collision with  Dallas center Radek Faksa. The Stars forward was […]

Filip Gustavsson has been absolutely excellent for the Minnesota Wild in their first-round series against the Dallas Stars, sporting a pristine 1.71 goals-against average and .941 save percentage over three games heading into a crucial Game 5 on Tuesday night. After being traded from the Ottawa Senators to the State of Hockey last July, he […]

The Dallas Stars come home with the series tied at two against the Minnesota Wild. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Stars game-five prediction, pick, and how to watch. After an opening double overtime loss, the Stars stormed back and embarrassed the Wild in game two by a score of 7-3. […]

The Minnesota Wild had a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs over the Dallas Stars. They did not take advantage of that chance, losing by a score of 3-2. And no one may be more furious over it than Wild forward Marcus Foligno. Foligno took two penalties in […]

The Dallas Stars will attempt to even the series as they face the Minnesota Wild for Game 4 of the first-round series at the Xcel Energy Center. We’re in Minneapolis sharing our NHL odds series, making a Stars-Wild Game 4 prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Wild defeated the Stars 5-1 […]

Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason had strong words for Dallas Stars counterpart Pete DeBoer, according to reporter Michael Russo of the Athletic. Evason was asked about DeBoer’s comment that his team is anticipating and “ready” for the Wild to take lots of penalties. The Wild coach responded by pointing the finger back at the […]

The series shifts to Minneapolis as the Dallas Stars face the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of the First Round Series of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. We are at the Xcel Energy Center, sharing our NHL odds series, making a Stars-Wild Game 3 prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Stars […]

Marc-Andre Fleury and the Minnesota Wild suffered a lopsided Game 2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night, getting crushed 7-3 at the American Airlines Center to even their first-round series at a game apiece. The veteran goaltender blamed himself for the dismal performance after the loss. “Oh man, embarrassing on my part giving […]

Minnesota Wild blueliner Matt Dumba won’t face any supplemental discipline for his monstrous hit on Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski in Game 1 of their first-round series on Monday night, according to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski. “NHL Player Safety will NOT have a hearing for Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Duma after his hit took center Joe […]

The Dallas Stars will attempt to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole as they host the Minnesota Wild for Game 2 of the First Round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. We’re in Texas, sharing our NHL odds series, making a Wild-Stars Game 2 prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Wild […]

The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are currently battling it out in Game 1 of their 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. And the teams are already causing fans to lose their minds. A little over halfway through the second period, Wild defenseman Matt Dumba delivered a monster hit to Stars forward Joe Pavelski. The hit […]

The Minnesota Wild will meet the Dallas Stars for Game 1 of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. We’re in Texas, sharing our NHL odds series, making a Wild-Stars Game 1 prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Wild enter the playoffs with a record of 46-25-11 and finished […]

The Minnesota Wild have this final tune-up before the playoffs as they face the Nashville Predators. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with Wild-Predators prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Predators are on the verge of being sold, and the new buyer could be getting a playoff contender. This team has […]

The Winnipeg Jets got the two points they needed to finally secure a spot in the upcoming 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After defeating the Minnesota Wild on the road Tuesday night to the tune of a 3-1 score, the Jets earned the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Even if the Jets lose to […]

A numerous amount of playoff spots are up for grabs as the Winnipeg Jets look to clinch a Wild Card berth against the Minnesota Wild in the Twin Cities. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Jets-Wild prediction and pick will be revealed. Not only would a triumphant victory do the trick against the […]

The Minnesota Wild travel to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. Take a look at our NHL odds series as we hand out a Wild-Blackhawks prediction and pick. We will also tell you how to watch the game. The Wild are third in the Central division, but trail the Dallas Stars by […]

The Minnesota Wild take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an important matchup with playoff implications. Check out our NHL odds series as we hand out a Wild-Penguins prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Wild are in a three-way tie for the top spot in the Central […]

The Minnesota Wild came up just short on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. However, the night showcased one of the team’s up-and-coming talents, Matt Boldy. Boldy scored his 30th goal of the season in a two-point performance against the Golden Knights. With this goal, Boldy became the second player in Minnesota history to record […]

The 2022-23 NHL regular season is winding down, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are on the horizon. Monday night saw another team claim their spot in the playoffs. That team is the Minnesota Wild. The Wild clinched their playoff spot after gaining a point against the Vegas Golden Knights and the Nashville Predators lost to […]

The Minnesota Wild have played without star forward Kirill Kaprizov since March 8. The Wild star suffered an injury in a game against the Winnipeg Jets, forcing him out of action. While a timeline for a return remains unknown, there is an update. Wild head coach Dean Evason revealed his star forward skated in practice […]

The two division leaders in the Western Conference take the stage as the Vegas Golden Knights visit the Minnesota Wild. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Golden Knights-Wild prediction, pick, and how to watch. Both teams come in playing well. Vegas is 7-2-1 in their last ten games, and come in […]

The two best teams in the Central Division match up in a game that will go a long way in deciding who wins the division and gets to face a wild card team in the first round. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Avalanche pick, prediction, and how to watch. […]

The Seattle Kraken face off with the Minnesota Wild in a Western Conference matchup. This game continues our NHL odds series with a Kraken-Wild prediction and pick. We will also tell you how to watch. The Kraken have 88 points on the season and sit first in the wild card. They lead the second-place wild-card […]

One of the hottest teams in the NHL travels east to the City of Brotherly Love as the Minnesota Wild take on the Philadelphia Flyers. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Flyers prediction and pick. The Wild come into the game as winners of 13 of the last 17 games and […]

The NHL season is coming to a close, and ten teams are currently fighting for eight playoff spots. Both of the NHL’s newest franchises currently find themselves primed to make the playoffs, along with the defending champions. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Western Conference prediction and pick.  The best team in […]

The Minnesota Wild clash with the New Jersey Devils in a battle of two teams just one point out of first place in their divisions. This game will continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Devils prediction, pick and letting you know how to watch. The Minnesota Wild have a record of 40-22-8 and sit […]

Jordan Binnington started another scuffle in the St. Louis Blues’ 8-5 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night, and he has been suspended two games after a meeting with the NHL Department of Player Safety. Binnington threw a right blocker punch at Wild’s Ryan Hartman after the latter scored a goal on him, leading […]

Tonight it is two Central Division rivals clashing as the Minnesota Wild travel to St. Louis to take on the Blues.  It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Blues prediction and pick. Minnesota is fighting for the top spot in the Central Division, sitting three points behind the Dallas Stars, and six points […]