http://circulartheory.blogspot.com/2010/05/nhl-2010-mock-draft.html ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... At this year's draft, the Minnesota Wild will be looking to add a goal-scoring forward, preferably a winger. With the exception of Marian Gaborik, the Wild have never even came close to drafting and developing a goal-scoring forward, the closest would be Benoit Pouliot and Patrick O'Sullivan who are no longer part of the Wild
Eric Belanger insight from the Wild fans ... Please read on ... Over at In Lou We Trust we have started to talk about free agency and what the Devils should do with their money with or without Ilya Kovalchuk on the team. I myself have discussed centers that would best fill the Devils need without including Patrick Marleau and Tomas Plekanec. Centers I brought up were Matt Cullen, Jeff Halpern, Chris Higgins, Jim Slater, and Eric Belanger. Belanger to me seems like the perfect addidion to a
Pittsburgh played the Buffalo Sabres in the first Winter Classic game in the U.S. in 2008. That was followed by the Detroit Red Wings playing the Chicago Blackhawks in 2009. This was followed by the Philadelphia Flyers playing the Boston Bruins at Fenway Park in 2010. Bettman just made the announcement regarding the 2011 Winter Classic. We all knew this was coming. Last year the Capitals and Penguins battled in the Eastern Conference semis, with Pittsburgh beating Washington in 7 games and
Kurtis Foster's Infant Daughter Dies ... Terrible news out of Tampa, as we learn that former Wild dfeneseman, and all around wonderful human being, Kurtis Foster has lost his infant daughter. She was just five days old ... This is by far the most difficult thing I have ever posted at Hockey Wilderness. The condolences, thoughts, and prayers of everyone here at Hockey Wilderness go out to Kurtis, his wife, and his family ... (This post was originally removed due to the belief that doing so
Condolences for Fozzie ... Ugh. This is honestly tearing me apart. The fans and readers want to know where to go to express condolences. Kurtis Foster wants it not broadcast all over the internet. Ultimately, it comes down to something Ms. Conduct told me. It is all out of love, and hopefully Fozzie understands that, and hopefully he will ultimately appreciate it ... Know this. Fozzie has requested this be a private matter, and I truly wish to respect that desire. I can only imagine what he
Antti Miettinen is the 3rd unluckiest player in the NHL ... From Gabe Desjardins' fantastic Behind the Net: I think we can agree that this is luck ... Here are the league leaders in hitting posts and crossbars in 2009-10 - I have shootout data in here, which accounts for some totals not matching up ... Just 1.4% of all shots hit the iron (according to NHL.com) ...
Stephane Veilleux's injury causes NHLPA to file a grievance against the Tampa Bay Lightning ... NHLPA is going to file a grievance against the Lightning because of an injury to former Wild player Stephane Veilleux. It's truly an unfortunate situation for Veilleux. He's a good guy ...
While browsing through articles on the Bleacher Report, I came across this article about the Wild (the second half of the article is about the Timberwolves). Wild GM Chuck Fletcher has already had a conversation with Josh Harding about his future in Minnesota ... As expected, Harding will likely be moved this offseason. Harding told Fletcher that he would like to be traded somewhere where he has a chance to be a starting goaltender, which Harding deserves ... So who exactly may be
Design Backstrom's Helmet ... Niklas Backstrom wants you (or your kids) to design his next helmet. The winning design will help master mask maker Todd Miska to make a final mask for Backs next season. There are prizes, as well. Follow the link for details ...
Kurtis Foster & Jacques Lemaire - You Know You Want to Read ... Kurtis Foster has been named a finalist for the Masterson Trophy. This is well deserved. To go from busted femur to one of the highest scoring d-men in the league is impressive. Never should have let him leave ... Lemaire has announced his retirement, but will stay in the Devils organization. Huh. Raise your hand if you didn't see that coming. No? No hands, huh? ...