http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:54:00 -0700 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:19:35 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Minnesota-Wild-award-watch-list?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner The 2009-10 season has not started, but it is not too early to look at the Minnesota Wild's potential award winners.Last season, the Wild had just one award nominee, but this year could be different.Here are the Wild's top award candidates and w... Mikko Koivu Niklas Backstrom Robert Earl 2009 Offseason Brent Burns Colton Gillies Tyler Cuma Todd Richards Martin Havlat Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:19:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Minnesota-Wild-award-watch-list?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Minnesota-Wild-continues-to-seek-a-top-six-forward?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner San Jose Sharks wing Jonathan Cheechoo. (AP Photo)The Minnesota Wild is scouring the remaining free agents and the teams with cap issues for a forward to play on one of its top two lines.The Wild was targeting free agent forward Alex Tanguay, bu... 2009 Offseason Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:10:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Minnesota-Wild-continues-to-seek-a-top-six-forward?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Wild-mailbag-the-Aeros-system-Minnesotans-at-next-years-draft-and-the-X?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner  I received a few questions about the Minnesota Wild through Twitter and Facebook. I will answer those questions in this article.With Kevin Constantine returning as the coach of the Aeros, will it still run the defensive system?That is a good qu... Mailbag Kevin Constantine Alexander Fallstrom Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:36:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Wild-mailbag-the-Aeros-system-Minnesotans-at-next-years-draft-and-the-X?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Wild-introduce-new-third-jersey?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Minnesota Wild left wing Derek Boogaard takes the stage to model the Wild's new third jersey at the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota Wild unveiled a new third jersey Sunday at the Minnesota State Fair.The jersey goes back to the early da... 2009 Offseason Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:23:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Wild-introduce-new-third-jersey?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Minnesota-Wild-free-agent-chart-part-2?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner The Minnesota Wild has made some changes this offseason, but the NHL roster should not change much.The Wild are working to acquire to another player for one of the top two lines, but here are the moves that have happened at this point. 08-09 Tea... 2009 Offseason Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:53:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Minnesota-Wild-free-agent-chart-part-2?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Minnesota-Wild-2009-Propect-Tournament-schedule?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner The Minnesota Wild are one of eight teams that will compete in the 2009 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Mich. Sept. 6-10.The Wild will play in the Western Conference with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars and St. Louis Blues. The Eas... 2009 Offseason Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:40:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Minnesota-Wild-2009-Propect-Tournament-schedule?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Minnesota-Wild-participating-in-Traverse-City-prospect-tournament?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Defenseman Tyler Cuma (71) will lead the Minnesota Wild's team at the Traverse City prospect tournament. (AP Photo)The Minnesota Wild will participate in the 2009 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Mich. from Sep. 6-10.The Wild will compete in... 2009 Offseason Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:30:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Minnesota-Wild-participating-in-Traverse-City-prospect-tournament?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Minnesota-Wilds-AHL-affiliate-opens-season-in-Manitoba?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Houston Aeros goaltender Anton Khudobin stops a shot against the Peoria Rivermen last season. (AP Photo)The Houston Aeros will kickoff the 2009-2010 season against the Manitoba Moose, the team that knocked it out of the playoffs last year.T... 2009-10 season Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:49:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Minnesota-Wilds-AHL-affiliate-opens-season-in-Manitoba?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-Northwest-Division-centers?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Martin Havlat (AP Photo)The Northwest Division is known for its goaltender and defense.The division has some good forwards as well. The right wing position is very good, even though it is not as deep as the center.Here are the top five Northwest Divi... 2009 Offseason Martin Havlat Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:07:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-Northwest-Division-centers?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-Northwest-Division-centers?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Mikko Koivu (middle). (AP Photo)The Northwest Division is known for its goaltending and defense.The division also has some very good forwards, especially at the center position.Here are the top five centers in the Northwest Division.No. 5 Shawn Horco... Mikko Koivu 2009 Offseason Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:52:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-Northwest-Division-centers?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-Northwest-Division-left-wings?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Pierre-Marc Bouchard (AP Photo)The Northwest Division is known for it strong goaltending and defensive play, but there are some good forwards.Here are the Northwest Division's top left wings.No. 5 Wojtek Wolski. The Colorado Avalanche were the w... 2009 Offseason Pierre-Marc Bouchard Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:21:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-Northwest-Division-left-wings?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-Northwest-Division-defensemen?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Brent Burns is one of the top defensemen in the Northwest Division. (AP Photo)The Northwest Division has some very good defensemen.The defensemen in the division vary in talent. Most of the top defensemen have offensive ability, but won't are not afr... 2009 Offseason Brent Burns Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:06:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-Northwest-Division-defensemen?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-individual-goaltenders?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Niklas Backstrom (right) is one of the best goaltenders in the Northwest Division. (AP Photo)The Northwest Division has some of the best goaltenders in the NHL.There is a lot of experience in those goaltenders. Four of the five starters in the divisi... Josh Harding Niklas Backstrom 2009 Offseason Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:26:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Minnesota-Wild-preview-ranking-the-individual-goaltenders?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d18-20092010-Minnesota-Wild-preview-Northwest-Divion-coaches?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner GM Chuck Fletcher hired Todd Richards as the second head coach in team history. (AP Photo)The Northwest Division had some turnover in the coaching staffs this summer. Four of the five teams in the division have new head coaches, two of whic... 2009 Offseason Todd Richards Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:13:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d18-20092010-Minnesota-Wild-preview-Northwest-Divion-coaches?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Top-Minnesota-Wild-games-to-watch-this-season?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Andrew Brunette (15) battles a pair of Blue Jackets' defensemen in front of the Columbus goal last season. The Wild open the 2009-2010 season in Columbus. (AP Photo)The Minnesota Wild will play 82 games this season, but a few&nbsp... 2009 Offseason Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:15:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Top-Minnesota-Wild-games-to-watch-this-season?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-1-James-Sheppard?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner James Sheppard (left) is poised to have a break out season for the Wild. (AP Photo)The Minnesota Wild will enter the 2009-2010 season with a new coach and system.Todd Richards is installing a more aggressive, attacking, high-tempo system. A change fr... 2009 Offseason James Sheppard Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:03:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-1-James-Sheppard?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-2-PierreMarc-Bouchard?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Pierre-Marc Bouchard looks to return to the form that recorded 63 points in 2007-2008. (AP Photo)The Minnesota Wild will enter the 2009-2010 season with a new coach and system.Todd Richards is installing a more aggressive, attacking, high-tempo ... 2009 Offseason Pierre-Marc Bouchard Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:53:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-2-PierreMarc-Bouchard?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-3-Colton-Gillies?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Forward Colton Gillies has the size and speed to excel in the Wild's new system. (AP Photo)The Minnesota Wild will enter the 2009-2010 season with a new coach and system.Todd Richards is installing a more aggressive, attacking, high-tempo system... 2009 Offseason Colton Gillies Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:34:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-3-Colton-Gillies?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-4-Benoit-Pouliot?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Minnesota Wild forward Benoit Pouliot should see increased production with the system.The Minnesota Wild will enter the 2009-2010 season with a new coach and system.Todd Richards is installing a more aggressive, attacking, high-tempo system. A change... 2009 Offseason Benoit Pouliot Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:37:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-4-Benoit-Pouliot?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-5-Kim-Johnsson?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner Defenseman Kim Johnsson (right) is poised to have a big year in 2009-2010. (AP Photo)The Minnesota Wild will enter the 2009-2010 season with a new coach and system.Todd Richards is installing a more aggressive, attacking, high-tempo system. A change ... 2009 Offseason Kim Johnsson Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:17:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3853-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Top-five-to-thrive-in-20092010-for-the-Minnesota-Wild-No-5-Kim-Johnsson?cid=exrss-Minnesota-Wild-Examiner