Wild place Backstrom on IR
We are still without a Wild beat writer, but I’ll update Wild news when I can. The Wild announced Thursday the team officially placed goalie Niklas Backstrom on injured reserve. Backstrom is expected to be re-evaluated in two or three days. The team originally believed Backstrom would need four or five days to rest. Backstrom has irritation from a [...]
Wild place O’Sullivan on waivers
We are still without a Wild beat writer, but I’ll update Wild news when I can. The Wild placed wing-man Patrick O’Sullivan on waivers Thursday, according to Fox 9 Sports. Should O’Sullivan clear, he may end up in the Wild’s affiliate team, the Houston Aeros.
Wild Agree To Contract Extensions With Zidlicky, Stoner
The Minnesota Wild agreed to contract extensions with defensemen Marek Zidlicky and Clayton Stoner before Wednesday’s NHL trading deadline. Zidlicky received a three-year extension through the 2012-13 season and Stoner, 25, received two additional years, according to the team’s official website. Zidlicky has five goals and 31 assists in 60 games for the Wild this [...]
Wild Place Sykora, Earl On Waivers
Michael Russo (Star Tribune) reports the Minnesota Wild placed forward’s Petr Sykora and Robbie Earl on waivers today. According to NHL rules, both have 24 hours to clear and could be assigned to AHL Houston Aeros. Russo is uncertain ehther Sykora would report, but he mentioned that the Wild could also call Sykora back via [...]
Wild’s Gear Destroyed In Fire
Michael Russo (Star Tribune) reports the Minnesota Wild’s hockey equipment was destroyed Friday afternoon when the back of the Ottawa Senators’ visiting team equipment truck caught fire in Kanata, Ontario. Although it’s just equipment, many of the Wild’s players have custom-fitted gear to protect certain areas of their bodies. Some of the equipment is to [...]
Wild Call Up Khudobin
The Minnesota Wild called up goalie Anton Khudobin from the Houston Aeros while backup goalie Josh Harding recovers from an injury. Khudobin is 4-2 with a 1.77 goals against average in six games for the Aeros this season. Khudobin might not see much of the ice while the Wild plan on giving the majority of [...]
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