Wilderness Walk.... Fifth

We are close- so close- to actual hockey stuff happening. In the meanwhile, apparently the Vikings’ season is already ruined, Arsenal refused to buy any player that would address any of the very real needs they have, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has continued to score for fun. The Columbus Crew won their first game since Harambe died- and that’s not a joke, that’s a measure of time.

And, for many, school has begun again.

So, let’s celebrate with a Fifth, shall we?

Wild News

Wild will bring Ryan Carter to training camp for a tryout - StarTribune.com
He ranked sixth with 87 hits, led the team with 48 penalty minutes and had a career-best 37 blocked shots. In other words: when he was on the ice, the Wild *never* had the puck (albeit, he played with Jarrett "what's a puck" Stoll)

Off the Trail

Raffi Torres: 'I think I can change the way I play' | theScore.com
Even if he *can*...... is he worth a roster spot for any serious team?

Rundblad reportedly staying in Switzerland after Hawks contract terminated | theScore.com
Still not sure *why* a player would agree to mutual termination, especially when it's clear he's not getting a contract anywhere else in NHL. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

3 players to watch on Team North America at the World Cup | theScore.com
As it stands, Johnny Gaudreau will play in the World Cup without an NHL contract.

Devils to terminate prospect's contract after sexual assault conviction | theScore.com
The New Jersey Devils are in the process of terminating 22-year-old prospect Ben Johnson's contract after he was found guilty of sexual assault in a Windsor, Ontario courtroom Thursday.

Devils to terminate prospect's contract after sexual assault conviction | theScore.com
The New Jersey Devils are in the process of terminating 22-year-old prospect Ben Johnson's contract after he was found guilty of sexual assault in a Windsor, Ontario courtroom Thursday.

Frederik Andersen injured during Olympic qualifer for Denmark (Video) | Puck Daddy
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen was injured during Denmark’s Olympic qualifier on Friday against Slovenia, putting his attendance at the upcoming World Cup of Hockey in doubt.