By Kyle Anway -
From April 20th to June 21st, news regarding the Minnesota Wild was few and far between. A signing here, a trade offer blocked there, and more Jason Zucker speculation than you could shake a King Clancy Memorial trophy at.
But now, the offseason really and truly has begun.
The Wild’s annual development camp started yesterday at Tria Rink, with most of Minnesota’s 2019 draft picks and other top prospects in attendance. The camp, which is open to the public each day, runs through Friday culminating in a 3-on-3 tournament.
Dave Schwartz of KARE 11 News was particularly impressed by first-round selection Matt Boldy on day one of camp:
Below is the list of participants for this year’s development camp. Today and tomorrow’s practices both start at 9:20 a.m., and Friday’s 3-on-3 tournament starts at 6:30 p.m. Again, all sessions are open to the public.
If that wasn’t enough, the NHL also released the full season schedules for all 31 teams, including the Wild. Check out our schedule breakdown from yesterday.
Last but not least, the Wild also qualified seven of their 11 restricted free agents yesterday, with Joel Eriksson Ek, Kevin Fiala, Ryan Donato, Nico Sturm, Louis Belpedio, Carson Soucy and Hunter Warner receiving offers.
That also means we can officially say thanks and good luck to Pontus Aberg.
Meanwhile, rumors abound about Anders Lee, Joe Pavelski and Wayne Simmonds.
Whew. Big day. Time for a nice, leisurely walk.
Wild News
Aberg cut loose as Wild makes qualifying offers to seven players - StarTribune.com
Left winger Pontus Aberg, acquired from Anaheim in a midseason trade, was let go, along with three minor leaguers.
Here are five players to keep an eye on at Wild development camp – Twin Cities
Here are five players to keep an eye on at MN Wild development camp which will be held this week at TRIA Rink and feature prospects from the NHL Draft
Wild's schedule announced, season opens with three-game road trip - StarTribune.com
The Wild plays three games on the road before its home opener against Pittsburgh and then goes back on the road for three more games,
Check out the 2019-20 schedule as the Wild take aim at bouncing back – Twin Cities
Check out the 2019-20 schedule as the Wild take aim at bouncing back. It was released by the NHL on Tuesday afternoon..
Do fans know right from wrong when it comes to Wolves and Wild? - StarTribune.com
Among the fan bases of the Wild and Wolves, it seems fashionable right now to believe one can do nothing right and one can do nothing wrong.
What the Wild have been up to so far in the free-agent courting period – The Athletic
As the Wild focus on right-shot right wings, here's the scoop on whom they've talked to ahead of the start of free agency.
Here are five players to keep an eye on at Wild development camp – Twin Cities
Here are five players to keep an eye on at MN Wild development camp which will be held this week at TRIA Rink and feature prospects from the NHL Draft
Check out the 2019-20 schedule as the Wild take aim at bouncing back – Twin Cities
Check out the 2019-20 schedule as the Wild take aim at bouncing back. It was released by the NHL on Tuesday afternoon.
A closer look at who could be called to the Hockey Hall of Fame - TSN.ca
TSN.ca takes a look at the players eligible for this year’s class who could become the latest honoured inductees.
Tending the Fields
Motzko encouraged with Gophers' showing in NHL draft - StarTribune.com
Seven players who have either signed with Minnesota or verbally committed to the program were selected this weekend. "It's a pretty special time for us,'' coach Bob Motzko said, "... but now the work begins.''
On Frozen Pond
Minnetonka's Brink selected early in round 2 of NHL draft - StarTribune.com
Philadelphia traded up to acquire the No. 34 selection from the Nashville Predators, and selected Minnetonka's Bobby Brink.
Making Moves
Blue Jackets at center of attention as NHL free agency looms - StarTribune.com
Where many express concern, Jarmo Kekäläinen says he sees only opportunity regarding the uncertain state of the Columbus roster a week before NHL free agency.
An 'all-chaos' wish list for NHL free agency
We can dream, so let’s allow our imaginations to run wild.
The market for NHL defencemen is fundamentally broken
There was a critical misevaluation at the heart of the P.K. Subban-to-New Jersey trade.
Free Agent Frenzy Top 50: Breaking down UFA goalie market - TSN.ca
Hear that? It’s the NHL’s annual game of goalie musical chairs.
Winnipeg Jets won't qualify defencemen Joe Morrow, Nathan Beaulieu - TSN.ca
The Winnipeg Jets will not give qualifying offers to defencemen Joe Morrow and Nathan Beaulieu before Tuesday's deadline, allowing both players to become unrestricted free agents on July 1.
Colorado Avalanche trade Carl Soderberg to Arizona Coyotes - TSN.ca
The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Carl Soderberg to the Arizona Coyotes for defenceman Kevin Connauton and a 2020 third-round pick.
Off the Trail
Rebooting World Cup of Hockey to be part of NHL labor talks - StarTribune.com
With labor talks having already begun on an informal basis, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and union chief Don Fehr are in favor of rebooting the World Cup of Hockey tournament and holding it every four years.
Blues sign coach Craig Berube to 3-year contract extension - StarTribune.com
The Blues signed coach Craig Berube to a three-year contract extension Tuesday after he led St. Louis to its first Stanley Cup championship in his first season in charge.
Orpik retires after 15 NHL seasons, 2 Stanley Cup titles
Brooks Orpik called it a career Tuesday after 15 bruising NHL seasons in which he established himself as a big-hitting, shutdown defenseman and won the Stanley Cup twice.
A closer look at who could be called to the Hockey Hall of Fame - TSN.ca
TSN.ca takes a look at the players eligible for this year’s class who could become the latest honoured inductees.
Down Goes Brown: Six active players who could make for tricky HHOF debates someday – The Athletic
We're going to look at a half dozen players whose careers are on track to make for tricky Hall of Fame calls.
The NHL’s secret spending cap: How a shift in escrow acts as a hidden force that discourages spending – The Athletic
Why it's wrong to think that a lower cap only affects those teams near the upper limit.
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