SAINT PAUL, Minn. – General Manager Chuck Fletcher made it clear he wanted to make a statement at the draft. Provincial Minnesota hockey fans have long called for more Minnesota born players to be drafted by the Wild. Both parties … Continue reading
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Wild announce Todd Richards as new coach
SAINT PAUL, Minn.- The Minnesota Wild have formally announced Todd Richards as the teams new head coach. When Chuck Fletcher was named as a top candidate for the GM spot, Richards’ name began to be mentioned as a coaching candidate. … Continue reading
Wild go for size up the Middle
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild have already had a tumultuous off-season. Head Coach Jacques Lemaire walked away the day after the season ended, feeling he had lost his ability to reach today’s hockey player. Shortly after that, GM … Continue reading
Minnesota Wild to announce new GM
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – In a move expected not to come for at least another week, the Minnesota Wild have scheduled a press conference to announce that they have hired a general manager to replace Doug Risebrough, who was fired … Continue reading
Jacques Lemaire leaves Wild
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire made it official this evening, calling his time behind the Wild bench over. In a statement to the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Michael Russo, Lemaire said, “I think it’s time for the … Continue reading
Wild Miss Playoffs, Big Changes Ahead?
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Despite a stunning 8-4 victory over the Nashville Predators Friday night, the Minnesota have failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. This marks the end of a season that was full of disappointment from the … Continue reading