By Barry Campbell -
Mike Yeo spoke out to clear the air with the media and fans today via a series of interviews on KFAN, with the beat reporters and later holding a press conference as he addressed the public for the first time since his dismissal. He addressed a couple of issues he believed lead to his ousting including trade rumors and a possible divide between younger and older players in the locker room because of it. Please check out Aaron's reaction from yesterday and the links below for full commentary from inside and outside the market.
Though the team lost yesterday, the possession stats are a positive departure of what we saw in Western Canada, which could indicate better times are on their way:
"Come waste your time with me," beckons Trey and company. Don't mind if I do, waste my day Walkin' with you.
Wild News
Wide-ranging interview with former Wild coach Mike Yeo - StarTribune.com
This morning in Woodbury, former Wild coach Mike Yeo sat down with the two beat writers for more than an hour.
Mike Yeo over 'bad feelings' after being fired as coach of Wild - Sportsnet.ca
Mike Yeo says he's given himself time to recover from the emotion of being fired as the Minnesota Wild head coach and that he has good memories of his four-plus seasons with the team. He also looks forward to continuing his coaching career.
Wild: Zach Parise out with upper-body injury – Twin Cities
Zach Parise is listed as day-to-day and didn't travel with the Wild to Philadelphia on Wednesday because of an upper-body injury.
At The Quarterpole - Articles - Articles - Homepage - Wild Xtra
Are there enough remaining games for the Wild to get back in playoff position?
Postgame: 57 days and counting since the Wild last won at the X - StarTribune.com
Are they made of fine china, or stronger stuff?
Tending the Fields
Minnesota Wild Prospects Update
A look over the production and NHL equivalency of Minnesota Wild prospects across the world this season to see if they have a game-breaker in the system.
On The Frozen Pond
Minnesota High School Playoffs: 6AA Championship - SB Nation College Hockey
It took until the third period, but Wayzata knocked off underdog Cretin-Derham Hall 4-1 to advance to the state tournament.
Off The Trail
Paid leave for Jose Reyes right first step as MLB puts domestic violence policy into action | MLB | Sporting News
I hope the NHL is taking notes.
10 non-rentals who could be on the move before the deadline - Article - TSN
Canada appears to be open for business at the deadline, rentals and otherwise.
Ex-Wild player John Scott's path from goon to MVP to become a movie - StarTribune.com
Is John Scott the next feel-good sports story in Hollywood? Survey says: Yes.
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