TEMPE, Ariz. — Filip Gustavsson has been so good, so dominant for the Wild this season that his teammates usually quip that they’ve run out of phrases to explain him. They’ve referred to as him a “wall.” Unbelievable. Incredible. Calm. But you already know what Gustavsson is also? Human. And the 24-year-old Swede had a … Read more
Trade season is over and after a particularly wild arms race, we now have a a lot clearer image of what every workforce will seem like come playoff time. It’s an ideal time to take a look at the Stanley Cup race. Taking inventory of every workforce’s probabilities of successful the Stanley Cup after the … Read more
CALGARY — The Wild are a wagon. Well, that’s a bit hyperbolic: They’re not the Boston Bruins, despite the fact that the Wild are tied with the NHL’s juggernauts for many factors (20) since Feb. 11. No, this Minnesota group isn’t as practically as flashy or enjoyable to observe. But they’re rolling all the identical, … Read more
The NHL’s 2023 commerce deadline was a marathon: weeks of seemingly nonstop motion that noticed the wealthy get richer (particularly within the East) and large names in new uniforms earlier than, predictably, a fizzling remaining day Friday. Which groups achieved their targets, and which left their fanbases fuming? The Athletic checked in with the writers … Read more
The commerce Wild get: Defenseman John Klingberg (50 p.c of wage retained by Ducks) Ducks get: Fourth-round choose in 2025, Andrej Sustr and Nikita Nesterenko Corey Pronman: Once thought-about a premier defenseman, the roof has come down rapidly on Klingberg’s worth across the league. He solely may safe a one-year, $7 million contract this summer … Read more
Gustav Nyquist agrees with exactly how Bill Guerin characterised the acquisition of the veteran winger throughout his press availability earlier than Tuesday’s win over the New York Islanders: “This was a bit of an odd one. You don’t see it all the time.” What the Wild normal supervisor meant was an NHL crew doesn’t often … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ryan Reaves wasn’t introduced right here to attain. “‘Silky mitts’ has never been used with Ryan Reaves before,” he quipped. But when Reaves lastly cashed in Tuesday — craftily batting a rebound out of the air for his first aim of the season — the bench erupted. And, someplace within the … Read more
The trades Wild get: Forward Gustav Nyquist (50 % of wage retained by the Blue Jackets), ahead Marcus Johansson Capitals get: 2024 third-round decide Blue Jackets get: 2023 fifth-round decide Dom Luszczyszyn: After spending final week because the league’s unofficial dealer, the Wild acquired in on the motion themselves with a pair of offers. First, they … Read more
The Athletic up to date its commerce board one remaining time on Monday forward of what is going to nonetheless probably be a really busy week. Most of the large names are already off the board (and 6 extra got here off after a very busy Tuesday), however there are nonetheless some difference-makers accessible. I … Read more
