NHL: Calgary Flames at Tampa Bay Lightning

Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 1/20/18 @ 8:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild (24-17-5)  53pts  6th in the Central 2.85 Goals For Per Game (17th in the NHL) 2.83 Goals Against…

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Contenders Next Season?

Last season was a well deserved breath of fresh air for everyone involved with the Edmonton Oilers, from the fanbase…

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Ready….Set…..GO! Deadline Season Has Begun

As we barrel towards the All-Star break, which starts in eight days, we are officially into trade deadline season. The…

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A Case For Keeping Anton Slepyshev

Exactly one week ago, Sportsnet’s Mark Spector passed on word that Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli has made forward Anton…

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Jan 16, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) and New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) battle for a loose puck during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Tired Islanders struggle in loss to Devils

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NEW YORK — The New Jersey Devils scored three times in the second period to blow open a 1-1 game and…

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Corey Perry, Darnell Nurse

Oilers Bye Week Thoughts

When I initially saw Edmonton’s bye week on the docket for mid-January, I figured this would be a nice week…

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NHL: Arizona Coyotes at Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins driven by trio of rookie breakthroughs

On the night of Nov. 15, 2017, the Boston Bruins appeared headed for an up-and-down season, and likely towards a…

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The Paul Martin Power Ball

As waiver wire activity was announced today there was something a little interesting on the wire: San Jose, who currently…

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NHL: Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild

Wild give away point in 3-2 overtime loss against Canucks

In the daily grind that is life, often the toughest day to get yourself up and moving is Monday after…

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NHL: Vancouver Canucks at Columbus Blue Jackets

Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Vancouver Canucks 1/14/18 @ 6:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild (24-17-4)   52pts  4th in the Central 2.87 Goals For Per Game (16th in the NHL) 2.82 Goals…

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NHL: Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild

Wild Wear Down the Jets in 4-1 Home Victory

With lots of buzz about the upcoming NFC Playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints, I…

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Jan 13, 2018; New York, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Insights: Barzal, Beauvillier both score twice as Islanders beat Rangers, 7-2

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NEW YORK — Mathew Barzal had a five-point night, Jordan Eberle had a four-point night, Anthony Beauvillier had two goals and…

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NHL: Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres

Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Winnipeg Jets 1/13/18 @ 6:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild (23-17-4)  50pts  6th in the Central 2.84 Goals For Per Game (17th in the NHL) 2.86 Goals Against…

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The St. Louis Blues are one of the tallest and heaviest teams in the NHL

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Each year, James Mirtle compiles a fascinating article looking at the average heights, weights and ages of each team in…

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Are The Oilers Poised For A Mini-Rebuild?

When Peter Chiarelli made his rounds earlier this week to talk with Edmonton media, he said a number of different…

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Edmonton’s Direction Should Be Quite Clear

Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli made the media rounds for the second time this season on Monday, doing a number…

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NHL: Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks

Suter gets game winner in come from behind 2-1 regulation win against Blackhawks

Last night we would’ve liked to have provided you our normal in-depth game recap but unfortunately our internet provider was…

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Buying Low On Anthony Duclair

Friend of the blog Jonathan Willis wrote a tremendous piece over on Sportsnet yesterday outlining why Arizona’s Anthony Duclair could…

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Stay Far Away From Brent Seabrook

When a season goes as horribly as Edmonton’s season has, there are changes to be made. The Oilers will be…

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NHL: Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators

Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks 1/10/18 @ 7:00PM CST at United Center

Minnesota Wild (22-17-4)  48pts  6th in the Central 2.86 Goals For Per Game (16th in the NHL) 2.91 Goals Against…

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Oilers Drop Seventh Game In Eight Tries

At this point, we might be able to call the second half of the season ‘The Death March of 2018’….

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Bye week biz: Beating Boston and Winter Classic musings

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The Penguins earned a much-needed win Sunday night, 6-5 in overtime at home against Boston, resulting in their first two-game…

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Bye week biz: Beating Boston and Winter Classic musings

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The Penguins earned a much-needed win Sunday night, 6-5 in overtime at home against Boston, resulting in their first two-game…

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NHL: Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks

Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Calgary Flames 1/9/18 @ 7:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild (22-17-3)  47pts  6th in the Central 2.88 Goals For Per Game (16th in the NHL) 2.90 Goals Against…

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NHL: Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche

Poor Defense By the Wild Lead to 7-2 Rout By the Avalanche

Trash talk, bulletin board material whatever you want to call it, most teams want to avoid motivating their opponent but…

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NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Colorado Avalanche

Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche 1/6/18 @ 8:00PM CST at Pepsi Center

Minnesota Wild (22-16-3)  47pts  5th in the Central 2.90 Goals For Per Game (15th in the NHL) 2.80 Goals Against…

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Sweet, Sweet Fantasy, Baby: (NHL) U.S. Olympic Team

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Last spring, shortly after the NHL announced that players would not participate in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, Pensblog Leah…

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Sweet, Sweet Fantasy, Baby: (NHL) U.S. Olympic Team

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Last spring, shortly after the NHL announced that players would not participate in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, Pensblog Leah…

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