The Wild already made two major trades with the Sharks this offseason. Why not a third? Minnesota agreed to send forward James Sheppard to San Jose for a 2013 third-round pick, according to David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News. According to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, Sheppard is currently on crutches and not expected to be [...]
The Wild announced Friday the signings of restricted free-agent centers Casey Wellman and Jarod Palmer and defensemen Jeff Penner and Justin Falk. All players received one-year two-way contracts. We blogged about the signings of Wellman and Palmer Thursday. Minnesota is still waiting on center James Sheppard to sign his qualifying offer.
Wild restricted free-agent centers Casey Wellman and Jarod Palmer accepted their one-year two-way qualifying offers, according to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune. Both players are expected to start the season for AHL affiliate Houston Aeros. Wellman, 23, recorded two points on a goal and an assist in 15 games for the Wild last season. [...]
The Wild announced Tuesday they agreed to an entry-level contract with first-round pick Jonas Brodin. Brodin, who turned 18 today, will play next season for Farjestads, a Swedish professional hockey team based in Karlstad. The young defenseman will receive a three-year, $2.75 million deal ($1.475 AAV), according to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune.
The Wild signed Apple Valley Burnsville native and former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mike Lundin to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday. Lundin played parts of four seasons with the Lightning. A star player at Apple Valley High School, he was a 2003 Mr. Hockey finalist, the 2003 Associated Press Minnesota hockey Player of the [...]
Forward Colton Gillies, the Wild’s 2007 first-round draft pick, played particularly well for the Aeros last season under head coach Mike Yeo. His new contract with Minnesota indicates he will be playing for Yeo in a Wild uniform. According to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, Minnesota gave Gillies a two-year, one-way, $1.25 million contract. So regardless of where he [...]
The Wild signed restricted free-agent center/forward Darroll Powe to a three-year, $3.2 million contract ($1.067 AAV), according to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune. Minnesota acquired Powe from the Flyers for a third round draft pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Powe, 26, was one of the Flyers’ best penalty killers last season, and finished [...]
With Mike Yeo promoted from the Aeros to head coach of the Wild, Minnesota had been searching for Yeo’s replacement in Houston. The Wild and Aeros announced Tuesday that John Torchetti has been named the new head coach of the Aeros. “We are excited to name John Torchetti as Head Coach of the Houston Aeros,” said [...]
The Wild pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Sharks late Sunday. Minnesota traded forward Martin Havlat, who waived his no-move clause, to San Jose for goal-scoring forward Dany Heatley, according to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune. This is the second major trade the two teams had with each other this offseason. The Wild acquired forward Devin Setoguchi [...]
A major roster void entering free-agency was the backup spot behind goalie Niklas Backstrom. The Wild filled it when they re-signed goalie Josh Harding after team doctors gave him a clean bill of health from last year’s torn right ACL and MCL, according to the View from the Lighthouse. According to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, [...]
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