Wild decide to waste a jersey on Sheppard

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Published June 16, 2010 at 8:07 p.m.

Originally Posted at Goon's World. I must say that I am highly disappointed in the Wild for tendering him a contract. James Sheppard is a first round bust a will never amount to a hill of beans in the NHL. Why? He has had three seasons to prove him self and has done nothing but take up a roster spot on a team starving for offense. For the love of Zeus’s butt please get rid of this waste of space. I have seen nothing in Sheppard’s flimsy game that leads me to believe that he will even be a

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You're a Wild fan when... (Part 2)

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Published July 11, 2010 at 10:49 p.m.

Continuing the list from where I left off on part 1 found here: ... (credit to circulartheory for adding 26-30 and to BubbleWild48 for adding 31-35) ... 26. You whine about ticket prices (highest prices in the U.S.), but you still go… ... 27. You can tell the difference between Minnesota and Minneapolis ... 28. You know the "trap" is more than just a Star Wars line… ... 29. You cringe at the word "groin." ... 30. You’re bored between May and June. I had to do it ... 31. You spend the

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Minnesota Wild's James Sheppard copes with loss of playing time

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Published Dec. 27, 2009 at 1:17 a.m.

Forward James Sheppard, one of only two players to appear in every game for the Wild last season, has missed five games this season but returned to the lineup after a one-game absence when Minnesota played host to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night ...

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The 5 best and 5 worst draft picks of the last decade - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports

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Published Dec. 14, 2009 at 2:50 p.m.

5 best and 5 worst draft picks of the last decade - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports ... 4. Benoit Pouliot, Minnesota Wild (1st round, 4th overall in 2005) ... Even if he does make it to the Canadiens and starts playing like a fourth overall pick (not likely), the Wild can console themselves knowing they also threw away early-to-mid-firsts on AJ Thelen(notes) and James Sheppard(notes) the year prior to and after drafting Pouliot ... so at least this wasn't an isolated incident ...

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Wild's James Sheppard finally cranks up his heat

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Published Dec. 7, 2009 at 1:10 a.m.

NASHVILLE — James Sheppard picked a good time to have his best game of the season. Bag-skated in anticipation of a healthy scratch, he was a late fill-in for ailing Cal Clutterbuck on Saturday and scored his first goal of the season ...

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Wild coach Todd Richards sends message by benching James Sheppard, Benoit Pouliot

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Published Oct. 27, 2009 at 5:26 a.m.

CHICAGO — After issuing a warning by benching forwards James Sheppard and Benoit Pouliot for Saturday's home game against Carolina, Wild coach Todd Richards hopes the two were paying attention ...

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Wild's Sheppard anxious to get back on the ice after benching

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Published Oct. 25, 2009 at 12:12 a.m.

James Sheppard's NHL matriculation hasn't always been smooth, but the young center had never really been scratched — not since he became a regular during his rookie season in 2007-08 ...

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Alex Tanguay- to the Wild?

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Published Aug. 21, 2009 at 4:08 p.m.

With training camp three weeks away and the Wild arguably in need of another scoring forward, the team has re-entered the free-agent market and is trying to land a player who for years has been a thorn in its side ... Left winger Alex Tanguay, tied for third on the all-time scoring list against Minnesota with 38 points in 41 games, is considering a contract offer from the Wild, his agent said on Thursday ... Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher also confirmed the team's interest in Tanguay, 29,

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Tom Powers: Minnesota Wild's James Sheppard will flourish in new system

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Published July 4, 2009 at 10:11 p.m.

Tommy Thompson is the Nostradamus of the Wild. He closes his eyes, stares into his bubbling caldron and makes startling predictions ...

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Russo’s Rants - Minnesota Wild Roster Situation

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Published April 14, 2009 at 6:55 p.m.

Russo’s Rants - Minnesota Wild Roster Situation ... ROSTER SITUATION ... Under contract: G Niklas Backstrom, $6 million; D Kim Johnsson, $4.85 million ($5.3 million salary); RW Pierre-Marc Bouchard, $4.08 million ($4.25 million); D Brent Burns, $3.55 million ($3.4 million); D Nick Schultz, $3.5 million ($3.4 million); D Marek Zidlicky, $3.35 million ($3.5 million); C Mikko Koivu, $3.25 million ($3.3 million); RW Owen Nolan, $2.75 million; RW Antti Miettinen, $2.33 million ($2.5 million); LW

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