By Aaron Holm -
We have a pile of links to occupy your time today folks. The story of the year seemingly, 'The Matt Cooke Saga' does not appear to be going away any time soon. I suppose it is time to embrace the fact that this discussion will continue, endlessly, until well after the cows come home and probably well into their departure the following day. We also are treated to some news out of Iowa as well as a mass signing taking place down in Florida. So let's get to it while the getting to it is hot, eh?
*Edit: Keep an eye on the Hockey Wilderness twitter account today, as we will be tweeting from the Prospects Development Camp. If you're not following us already, first I ask why not? and secondly I say get on that now! @hockeywildernes
Wild News
Wild GM isn't concerned about criticism over Matt Cooke signing | 1500 ESPN Twin Cities
Apparently GMCF hasn't heard any complaints, I really don't think that he is listening.
First Round Bust: Last Year & Next Year
Plenty has changed with the Minnesota Wild, which is normally the case in the hockey world around July 4th weekend. While America celebrates its independence, players, agents and management celebrate theirs with million dollar contracts.
Tending the Fields
2013 Wild Prospect Camp, new faces but the same goals | July | 2013 Articles
For some players, it's about trying to show a team the potential that they felt they had drafted. For others, it's about trying to show a team the potential they wish they had drafted.
Iowa Wild ticket prices may anger Aeros fans | Hockey Stop | a Chron.com blog
Sorry Houston, but the difference her just plain sucks for you.
Iowa Wild announce date of home opener, 5 other games | The Des Moines Register
The Wild will host Opening Night on Saturday, October 12th at 7:05 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. The opponent will be announced at a later date.
The ECHL - Premier 'AA' Hockey League | Five players join Orlando roster
The folks in Florida understand how it works. You have to lock up your home-grown talent!
Off the Trail
NHL free agent Alex Burmistrov leaves Winnipeg Jets to play in KHL | Home Ice - SI.com
The disgruntled winger made good on a threat to return to Russia, signing with Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League.
Stars sign former Predators centre Mueller to one-year deal | TSN.CA
The 27-year-old Mueller split last season between Nashville and the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL.
Crazy contracts continue to plague NHL - The Hockey News
It's almost as if GM's and owners across the league forget the lockout even happened, or why for that matter.
Here are five unrestricted free agents that still haven’t signed | ProHockeyTalk
NHL news has come to a bit of a crawl after a crazy Friday and a somewhat busy weekend of free-agent signings.
Hall of Fame to announce class of 2013 tomorrow | ProHockeyTalk
Minnesota hockey legend Phil Housley is still waiting to get his day in the sun. Could today finally be the day?
Sens president isn’t sure if Alfredsson’s number will be retired | ProHockeyTalk
Cause I mean, lets face it.... He's not even all that good, really.
Puck Daddy’s 2013 NHL Free Agent Frenzy Report Card | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
Just how did your Minnesota Wild do according to the folks at Puck Daddy? Click the link to find out folks!
Free agency Bag Skate: Weekend winners, losers and everything else among the NHL’s 30 teams | Backhand Shelf
The free agent session is just 4 days old, but Dave Lozo at Backhand Shelf is ready to declare the winners and losers.
What We Learned: Elegy for Joffrey Lupul’s views on advanced hockey stats | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
"Corsi" is not an acronym
Lightning’s farm system ranked No. 1 by Hockey Prospectus | ProHockeyTalk
Two of the top five teams managed to make the playoffs, though their successes surprised some.
The 10 Biggest Names of the NHL Offseason (So Far) - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
Some transactions will fly under the radar, while others will be noticed and then forgotten relatively quickly. And then there are the important decisions that catch everyone’s attention, spurring debate and inevitably thrusting some poor soul directly into the spotlight — whether he wants to be there or not.
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