Wilderness Walk: Thanksgiving!

Happy Turkey Day everybody!

The Minnesota Wild, led by Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter, managed to eke out a win against the Buffalo Sabres. Is it just me, or do the Wild seem to get a key win against the Sabres just when they need it? This one was less impressive than some of the others we have seen in past seasons, but it is still nice to see the Wild bounce back after suffering a defeat at the hands of the New Jersey Devils.

So Wild fans have at least one thing to be thankful for!

Wild News

Wild earn another win in Buffalo, beating Sabres 5-4
Behind a pair of goals from both Nino Niederreiter and Mikael Granlund, the Wild earned a fourth win in their past six games.

11/22 RECAP: Granlund, Niederreiter Score Twice as Wild Beat Sabres | Zone Coverage - Cold Omaha
Two points are two points, and a win's a win. Yes, sometimes you just have to utter a couple clichés. It's all you can do when the Minnesota Wild made the game

Wild wins by being less 'ugly' than Sabres - StarTribune.com
Three first-period goals sparked the Wild's offense, which was led by Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter each scoring twice.

Wild shortens bench, "play to win" against Sabres - StarTribune.com
Wild coach Bruce Boudreau considered the upcoming schedule that saw his team face Central Division rivals in the next three games.

Off the Trail

31 Thoughts: NHL about to join the booming eSports party - Sportsnet.ca
The NHL is about to join the eSports party. We may not get the full leap in right away, but there are some big plans. That and more in the latest 31 Thoughts.

Rumor Rundown: Gallagher, Oilers and Blue Jackets, More
Are the Montreal Canadiens looking at moving Brendan Gallagher? Would the Oilers trade Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for Ryan Murray? What are the Rangers up to?

NCAA-Developed Rookies Lead the NHL in Points
In a salary-cap era, NHL rookies are giving teams the biggest bang for their bucks and NCAA-developed players may be the optimal draft choices.

Ex-Wild winger Pominville, back with Sabres, sees better days ahead for Buffalo - StarTribune.com
Jason Pominville, 34, has been a point producer, top-line option and veteran leader in his second tour with the Sabres.

Wild: Jason Pominville, Marco Scandella enjoying new roles in Buffalo
Former MN Wild skaters Jason Pominville and Marco Scandella are enjoying their new roles with the Buffalo Sabres after being traded June 30.

Boston Bruins Fans Want Khudobin in Goal Over Rask
The Boston Bruins fans have spoken: They want Anton Khudobin over Tuukka Rask. Khudobin's play under Bruce Cassidy has been far better than Rask's so far.