Category Archives: News/Transactions

Team Guy Eulogy – Is the Magic Crusade Over?

Posted on September 1, 2016 by

Exactly 4 years ago today, I received a call from Scott Meyer asking if I had time to write up a press release announcing Shane Wagner as the new head coach of a struggling Minnesota Junior Hockey League franchise, the … Continue reading →

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Yeo Fired – Minnesota Wild Fire Head Coach Mike Yeo

Posted on February 15, 2016 by

The Minnesota Wild have told Mike Yeo he’s no longer their head coach. After losing their 8th consecutive game and their 8th consecutive home game Saturday afternoon, General Manager Chuck Fletcher had very little choice to make a change now. … Continue reading →

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Dennis Wideman, The NHL and the Definition of Deliberate

Posted on February 4, 2016 by

The National Hockey League suspended Dennis Wideman for 20 games without pay yesterday for his alleged hit on linesman Don Henderson in a game against the Nashville Predators on January 27th, 2016. At first glance, it looks very bad but, … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Wild – Broken at the Break? What do they do now?

Posted on February 2, 2016 by

The Minnesota Wild have 6 points in their last 10 games (2-6-2), 9 points since the calendar turned to 2016 (3-7-3) and have scored only 23 goals in those 13 games (16 in the last 10). The lack of scoring … Continue reading →

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A Preview of Round 2 – Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks – So we meet again

Posted on May 1, 2015 by

The Minnesota Wild meet the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 3rd straight season and the 2nd straight season in the 2nd round when the puck (or the ClutterPuck) drops tonight around 8:30pm. The last two seasons … Continue reading →

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