Wilderness Walk: The Countdown Begins

Today sees the start of our Top 25 Under 25 countdown... so keep up!

There's a bit of news today, which is nice... in the meantime, enjoy one of my favorite music videos. Who doesn't like Rube Goldberg machines???

(for the alternate music video, equally awesome,

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Wild News

Re-Signing Erik Haula A Good Move for Minnesota Wild | Gone Puck Wild
GPW discusses why the Minnesota Wild re-signing of Erik Haula is a potentially low-risk, high-reward deal, that could pay off nicely the next two seasons.

2015-16 Schedule Breakdown: November | Wild Xtra
Giles breaks down the Wild's November schedule.

Wild assistant coach Darryl Sydor charged with DWI in Anoka County | TwinCities.com
Updated information on Coach Sydor.

Off the Trail

Women's hockey leagues in tense tug-of-war over star players | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
We knew it would get ugly... and we're there.

16 Active NHLers Destined for the HHOF | The Hockey Writers
Can a player who is retired be "active"? Also... no Matt Cooke?

3 NHL Teams Due for a Regime Change | The Hockey Writers
Three bold choices... (well, two bold choices and one team that shouldn't be a surprise.

Report: Christian Ehrhoff Signs Deal with Los Angeles | The Hockey Writers
One of the big name free agents on the market has been gobbled up, with the Los Angeles Kings signing defenseman Christian Ehrhoff to a one-year deal.

Penguins' Kessel thanks Maple Leafs fans, will 'always consider Toronto home' | theScore
Be sure to check out Steve Dangle's response....

3 teams primed to take a step forward in 2015-16 | theScore
Maybe the Wild would be on this list if they weren't trying to buy a cup...

Fantasy Hockey: What sleepers should you want on your team? | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
It's coming...