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Wild-Coyotes: Too Little Too Late

ST. PAUL, Minn - Despite a third period comback, Minnesota falls to Phoenix 3-2 at The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul Wednesday night...

Written by Nick Maxson about 18 days ago 13 reads 0 comments
Martin Havlat: Where is the Offense?

Confidence is the heart and soul to any professional athlete; i'ts what makes them believe they can be the best, or the worst...

Written by Nick Maxson about 19 days ago 73 reads 1 comments
Double Trouble: Wild Injured and Away From Home

The Minnesota Wild have had injury problems in recent years and it seems that this season may be no different. Both Cal Clutterbuck and Petr Sykora were injured in last week's game against San Jose...

Written by Nick Maxson about about 1 month ago 65 reads 0 comments
First Glimpse: New Look Wild Fast, But Need Tune-Up

In the first week of a young NHL season, the fans in the "State of Hockey" should like what they see so far. The first impressions Wild fans may have about the team is the speed of play...

Written by Nick Maxson about about 1 month ago 28 reads 0 comments
Inside Access: A Day at Minnesota Wild Training Camp

Arriving at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Thursday morning, it was an early start to a long day of work for the Wild...

Written by Nick Maxson about 2 months ago 49 reads 0 comments
Minnesota Wild Ready to Cross the "New Divide"

With the Minnesota Wild training camp just 10 days away, the players, front office and fans are all getting ready to see the new-look Wild...

Written by Nick Maxson about 3 months ago 163 reads 1 comments
Todd Richards Named Wild Head Coach: Minnesota Miracle Man?

On Tuesday, Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher and owner Craig Leipold announced that former San Jose Sharks Assistant Coach Todd Richards would be the second head coach in Wild history...

Written by Nick Maxson about 5 months ago 182 reads 0 comments
A Wild Trade Idea: Marian Gaborik to Ottawa for Dany Heatley?

It's a trade that would make sense, with two All-Star offensive players who contribute points night in and night out. It is an option that Minnesota should consider...

Written by Nick Maxson about 5 months ago 927 reads 10 comments
Minnesota Wild: 2010 Stanley Cup Champions?

The sheer excitement clouded by the shadow of uncertainty in the Twin Cities has Wild fans stirring about next season...

Written by Nick Maxson about 6 months ago 467 reads 1 comments
Bleacher Report: The Free Education For Students Who Can't Afford College

For most of us, college is the best four years of our lives. Then we realize for the next 10 years we will be paying back the money used to go to college. It is a worth while investment not only for ourselves, but for investors as well...

Written by Nick Maxson about 7 months ago 42 reads 0 comments
Breaking News: Wild President & GM Doug Risebrough Relieved of Duties

According to Wild.com, in a note written by Wild owner Craig Leopold, Wild President and General Manager Doug Risebrough will not have his contract re-newed beyond this season...

Written by Nick Maxson about 7 months ago 94 reads 0 comments
Jacques Lemaire: "I'm Very Pleased To Be Part of What We Started."

During a press conference Monday morning, Jacques Lemaire made sure he thanked everyone, including the media, for his time in the state of hockey. "You have to have good people that believe in you," said Lemaire about the Minnesota front office...

Written by Nick Maxson about 7 months ago 91 reads 0 comments
What's Next? Big Decisions Loom for the Minnesota Wild's Free Agents and New Head Coach

With Minnesota failing to make the postseason for the first time in two years, the team finished off the regular season with three-straight wins for now former head coach Jocques Lemaire...

Written by Nick Maxson about 7 months ago 147 reads 0 comments
Wild-Stars: Minnesota Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Win

The Minnesota Wild kept within three points of the eighth place St. Louis Blues after a 3-1 win over Dallas on Tuesday night...

Written by Nick Maxson about 8 months ago 72 reads 0 comments
For Minnesota Wild, It's Win or Go Home

With five games left on the regular season and three points out of the playoffs, Minnesota will have to pull points out of every game if they are to make it into the western conference playoff picture...

Written by Nick Maxson about 8 months ago 122 reads 1 comments
The Elite Eight: Why The NHL Point System Does Not Need Change

With talk around the NHL about changing the point system, I thought it would be great to analyze why the current point system works so well. Among the obvious and practical reasons the point system works, there is one big reason it works very well...

Written by Nick Maxson about 8 months ago 131 reads 2 comments
Wild Ending? Minnesota Coach Jacques Lemaire May Retire at End of Season

Minnesota Wild head coach Jacques Lemaire according to some reports have suggested that he may retire at the end of this season...

Written by Nick Maxson about 8 months ago 127 reads 1 comments
Wild Return: Marian Gaborik to Play as Early as Sunday vs. Oilers

According to Wild.com writer Ryan Stanzel, Marian Gaborik will participate in Friday morning's skate, and has reported to the team that he is aiming to return to the lineup for Sunday's home game against Edmonton...

Written by Nick Maxson about 8 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
Minnesota to the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Keys to a "Wild" Postseason

The Minnesota Wild (33-29-8), with 70 games in the books and 74 points to their name, are on the outside of the bubble looking in. It's always a tight race in the competitive Western Conference...

Written by Nick Maxson about 8 months ago 88 reads 1 comments
Breaking News: Kurtis Foster Will Travel with Wild to Chicago

According to Wild.com, Minnesota defenseman Kurtis Foster will travel with the team to Chicago for Monday night's game...

Written by Nick Maxson about 10 months ago 55 reads 0 comments
Hockey Day Minnesota: The World's Best Tribute from the World's Greatest Fans

The state of Minnesota, along with the Minnesota Wild and Fox Sports North have once again teamed up to provide the most passionate hockey fans a dream come true, an entire day devoted to the game of hockey...

Written by Nick Maxson about 10 months ago 162 reads 1 comments
Agent 47 Returns: Minnesota Wild Double Up On Phoenix Coyotes 6-3

Minnesota's blue line sniper returned to the lineup for Tuesday's game against Phoenix and struck early to lead the Wild over the Coyotes 6-3 at the Xcel Energy Center...

Written by Nick Maxson about 10 months ago 41 reads 0 comments
NHL Northwest Division Power Rankings

Nearing the mid-way point in the regular season, its time to look back at the first half of the season and then rank the northwest division teams. The northwest division is one of the most exciting divisions to watch in the National Hoceky League...

Written by Nick Maxson about 11 months ago 103 reads 3 comments
Dismal December: Wild Has Worst December in History

After starting the season strong, Minnesota hit a brick wall and recorded the worst December record in franchise history...

Written by Nick Maxson about 11 months ago 56 reads 1 comments
Three Reasons Marian Gaborik Will Not Be Traded...Yet

There is a lot of talk around the NHL on the future of Marian Gaborik. Many rumors indicate that Gaborik, Minnesota's best offensive player, will be traded soon. I'm here to tell you he won't be leaving Minnesota anytime soon...

Written by Nick Maxson about about 1 year ago 991 reads 23 comments

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Nick Maxson Article Archive

Wild-Coyotes: Too Little Too Late

Martin Havlat: Where is the Offense?

Double Trouble: Wild Injured and Away From Home

First Glimpse: New Look Wild Fast, But Need Tune-Up

Inside Access: A Day at Minnesota Wild Training Camp

Minnesota Wild Ready to Cross the "New Divide"

Todd Richards Named Wild Head Coach: Minnesota Miracle Man?

A Wild Trade Idea: Marian Gaborik to Ottawa for Dany Heatley?

Minnesota Wild: 2010 Stanley Cup Champions?

Bleacher Report: The Free Education For Students Who Can't Afford College

Breaking News: Wild President & GM Doug Risebrough Relieved of Duties

Jacques Lemaire: "I'm Very Pleased To Be Part of What We Started."

What's Next? Big Decisions Loom for the Minnesota Wild's Free Agents and New Head Coach

Wild-Stars: Minnesota Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Win

For Minnesota Wild, It's Win or Go Home

The Elite Eight: Why The NHL Point System Does Not Need Change

Wild Ending? Minnesota Coach Jacques Lemaire May Retire at End of Season

Wild Return: Marian Gaborik to Play as Early as Sunday vs. Oilers

Minnesota to the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Keys to a "Wild" Postseason

Breaking News: Kurtis Foster Will Travel with Wild to Chicago

Hockey Day Minnesota: The World's Best Tribute from the World's Greatest Fans

Agent 47 Returns: Minnesota Wild Double Up On Phoenix Coyotes 6-3

NHL Northwest Division Power Rankings

Dismal December: Wild Has Worst December in History

Three Reasons Marian Gaborik Will Not Be Traded...Yet

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