By Greg -
Only a few days left until the Minnesota Wild finally kick off the 2018-19 season against the Colorado Avalanche this Thursday.
Wild News
Boudreau’s mementos tell the story of a rich hockey life | Star Tribune
“Wild coach Bruce Boudreau has plenty of hockey memories and counts his blessings – but what he wouldn’t do for a Stanley Cup.”
Wild’s Olofsson optimistic despite missing most of preseason | Star Tribune
“Just days into his audition at training camp for a depth spot on defense, Gustav Olofsson suffered a shoulder injury.”
Wild’s different look on defense includes Suter-Dumba pairing | Star Tribune
“With the regular season a week away, the team seems likely to match Jonas Brodin and Jared Spurgeon on the second pair.”
“Forward Luke Kunin believes he belongs in the NHL; because he isn’t yet cleared for contact, he won’t make it straight out of training camp.”
Team bonding, trust building emphasized during day with National Guard | Wild.com
“Before start of regular season, Minnesota Wild visits Camp Ripley.”
Off the Trail
NHL helping women pursue officiating | NHL.com
“Participants at Exposure Combine hope to join League, say ‘acceptance is growing.’”
“A No. 1 pick, a Stanley Cup champion, a multi-millionaire. How Joe Murphy lost everything and landed on the streets of northern Ontario.”
The Magnus Prediction Models | Hockeyviz
Micah McCurdy’s new single-game prediction model for the latest season.
Tom Wilson ejected for high hit; another suspension coming? | NBC Sports
“A suspension for Wilson would be his fourth in just over a year.”
The Uni Watch NHL season preview | ESPN
“If you were thinking that the NHL looked a little bland last season, things are going to look a lot more interesting this time around.”
All Around the Nation
“Put on your thinking caps, because there’s a revolution happening in women’s hockey analytics.”
Photo Gallery: Champions Cup - Metropolitan Riveters vs. Luleå Hockey/MSSK | The Ice Garden
A photo tour of Saturday’s Champions Cup, which you can watch the replay of here.
2018-19 NCAA Preview: WCHA | The Ice Garden
“There’s more than just Wisconsin and Minnesota.”
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