Wild re-sign free-agents Ortmeyer, Bagnall
The Wild agreed to two-way deals with forward Jed Ortmeyer and defenseman Drew Bagnall, according to Andrew J. Ferraro of the Houston Chronicle. Both players are expected to play for the minor-league affiliate Aeros. Ortemeyer, 32, signed a one year deal. Bagnall, 27, signed a two-year deal. Notes: The Wild announced that Darryl Sydor will leave the Aeros to join Mike Yeo [...]
Barker placed on unconditional waivers
It will be announced today that the Wild placed defenseman Cam Barker on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release, according to the View from the Lighthouse. If Barker clears waivers, he will become an unrestricted free agent on Friday when the free agency signing period begins at 11:00 a.m. According to Michael [...]
Wild acquire C Darroll Powe from Flyers for future draft pick
The Wild acquired center Darroll Powe from the Flyers for a third round draft pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the team announced Monday. Powe, 26, was one of the Flyers’ best penalty killers last season, and finished with seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points in 81 games. Philadelphia, struggling to remain under the cap, [...]
Wild interested in defenseman Kevin Bieksa?
The Wild traded away All-Star defenseman Brent Burns to the Sharks on draft day, but they may add another big-name player to replace him. Minnesota may be interested in Canucks soon-to-be unrestricted free agent defenseman Kevin Bieksa, according to radio personality Incarcerated Bob of WFAN 660AM Radio. According to Incarcerated Bob, the Blackhawks are prepared to make a big offer, but [...]
Wild trade Burns for players, first-round pick
The Wild traded All-Star defenseman Brent Burns and next year’s second round pick to the Sharks for forward Devin Setoguchi, last year’s first-round pick Charlie Coyle and the No. 28 pick in this year’s draft. Minnesota used the acquired pick to draft center/forward Zack Phillips, who played with the Memorial Cup winning Saint John Sea Dogs last season in the Quebec Major Junior [...]
Wild select defenseman Jonas Brodin with first pick
The Wild selected defenseman Jonas Brodin with the 10th pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Brodin spent last season with Farjestad in Sweden and was the third-ranked European skater, according the Central Scouting Service. Just 17, Brodin had four assists in 42 games as Farjestad beat Skelleftea in five games to win the Swedish Elite [...]
Anyone not named Koivu available for trade?
The Wild’s main goals for this offseason is to continue to improve the roster and add young talent. According to a report by Michael Russo of the Star Tribune, GM Chuck Fletcher said that other than trading captain Mikko Koivu, he is willing to do “absolutely anything” to improve. Russo believes that All-Star defenseman Brent Burns, who has [...]
Wild agree to one-year, two-way deal with Prosser
The Wild agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with defenseman Nate Posser. The deal is worth $650,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. Prosser, a hometown player from Elk River, appeared in a total of five games for Minnesota the past couple seasons, primarily playing for AHL affiliate Houston Aeros.
Wild to announce next head coach Friday
The Minnesota Wild will announce the third head coach in franchise history at the Xcel Energy Center during a press conference on Friday at 11:00 a.m. The announcement will be streamed live from Wild.com. General Manager Chuck Fletcher has interviewed several candidates since the firing Todd Richards in April. It is rumored that former longtime Edmonton [...]
Wild acquire McIntyre from Devils
The Wild swung its first trade of the offseason. Minnesota acquired center David McIntyre from the Devils in exchange for Houston Aeros defenseman Maxim Noreau Thursday. McIntyre, who just finished his first professional season, played for the Albany River Rats, picking up 30 points on 12 goals and 18 assists in 78 games. Noreau is considered [...]
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