Minnesota Wild

Continued: Sid Hartman: Saunders says trade was right for Wizards - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:10:00 GMT

On June 24, the day before the NBA draft, the Wolves sent guards Miller and Foye to the Wizards in exchange for Washington's first-round pick, No. 5 overall, as well as three other players. With that pick, the Wolves took Rubio. I agree with McHale ...

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Lots of movement, little improvement - Globe and Mail

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:14:00 GMT

S ome final thoughts following another wild week on the NHL free-agent front. Even as teams spent staggering sums of money ? upwards of half-a-billion dollars ? to either secure their own unrestricted free agents, or to sign players away from ...

Around the NHL Sharks come to terms with tough, talented Clowe

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:36:46 GMT

THE San Jose Sharks have agreed on a four-year deal with 26-year-old restricted free agent forward Ryane Clowe, according to ESPN.

Bruins re-sign Cup-thirsty Recchi - FOXSports.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:38:00 GMT

The main reason 41-year-olds with Hall of Fame credentials opt to keep playing is their desire to win a championship. The main reason NHL teams want players like that around is because they believe they can indeed help them get a Stanley Cup. That ...

Havlat already feeling at home - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:31:00 GMT

Since training camp doesn't start for more than two months, the Wild's biggest free-agent pickup had only two things to accomplish on his first day in Minnesota: 1) Find a place to live. 2) Pick a jersey number. First, Martin Havlat received a phone ...

Bruins re-sign Cup-thirsty Mark Recchi

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:23:36 GMT

The main reason NHL teams want players like that around is because they believe they can indeed help them get a Stanley Cup .

Dona t give Flames Stanley Cup just yet

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:01:44 GMT

Bruce Dowbiggin Last updated on Friday, Jul. 03, 2009 11:01AM EDT S ay this about the hockey media.

Breaking down NHL free agency

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

We won't know the winners and losers of free agency until a portion of the regular season is played.

NHL: Havlat checks out his new home with Minnesota Wild

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

ST. PAUL - When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota.

WNBA Candace Parker returns to Sparks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:43:42 GMT

LOS ANGELES – Candace Parker is returning to action for the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday when they host the Phoenix Mercury.

Is Marian Gaborik Paying for the Player He Is or the Player He Can Be?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:39:36 GMT

When healthy, it goes without saying that Marian Gaborik is one of the NHL's most prolific goal-scorers that poses just as much of an offensive threat as players like Alexander Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, and Dany Heatley... Is Marian Gaborik Paying for the Player He Is or the Player He Can Be? by Patrick Cwiklinski 6 44 reads Opinion When healthy, ...

Bruins re-sign Cup-thirsty Recchi

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:30:10 GMT

The main reason 41-year-olds with Hall of Fame credentials opt to keep playing is their desire to win a championship.

Ex-Senators learn they will be reunited

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:53:43 GMT

Shane Hnidy has been so out of touch the past few days, he didn't even realize the Wild signed Martin Havlat on Wednesday.

NHL Blog Breakdown

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:32:03 GMT

This article will be a weekly series profiling the recent Fanball Sports Network NHL blog posts, as well as how this news and analysis impacts fantasy owners.

Minnesota Wild add defenseman Shane Hnidy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:30:12 GMT

The Wild appeared to have completed next season's blue line Friday when they agreed to terms with free agent Shane Hnidy , a hard-nosed veteran who spent the past two seasons with the Boston Bruins .

Clowe heads back to shark tank

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:08:24 GMT

The San Jose Sharks have agreed on a four-year deal with 26-year-old restricted free agent forward Ryane Clowe, according to ESPN.

Nash nets $62.4M

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:45:25 GMT

Rick Nash is staying in Columbus. The Blue Jackets have signed the star left-winger to a $62.4 million , eight-year extension that kicks in after next season, the team said yesterday.

Havlat, Khabibulin ready for new challenges

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:01:10 GMT

Martin Havlat and Nikolai Khabibulin had voiced their desire to remain with the Blackhawks.

Minnesota Wild add defenseman Shane Hnidy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:54:08 GMT

The Wild appeared to have completed next season's blue line Friday when they agreed to terms with free agent Shane Hnidy, a hard-nosed veteran who spent the past two seasons with the Boston Bruins.

In free agency, money's the ultimate scoreboard

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:52:38 GMT

Mikael Samuelsson was talking about his own situation, but he could have just as easily been referring to everything about this week's NHL free-agent market opening.

New 'Hawk keeps his eyes on top prize

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:05:28 GMT

He was being pushed around the ice, the Memorial Cup balanced on his lap, his left knee throbbing.

Havlat already feeling at home

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:04:20 GMT

Since training camp doesn't start for more than two months, the Wild's biggest free-agent pickup had only two things to accomplish on his first day in Minnesota: 1) Find a place to live.

Blue Jackets, Rich Nash agree to 8-year deal - Rotoworld.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:01:00 GMT

Nash will earn an average of $7.8 million per season over the length of this contract. Since the Blue Jackets originally selected Nash with the first overall pick of the 2002 NHL entry draft, Nash has become the most iconic player in the franchise ...

Happy Havlat checks out new home in Minnesota - Chicago Tribune

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:01:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. - When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota. He was intrigued by the Wild's hockey-savvy fans, well-regarded arena, young core players and new up-tempo style, enough that ...

Minnesota Wild Off-Season: Revamp and Reload

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:52:18 GMT

Greetings, Minnesota Wild fans. After a disappointing season of not making the playoffs, the Wild have entered the 2009 off-season with holes in management and team.

Weller having a Wild time in GP

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:40:32 GMT

Minnesota Wild forward Craig Weller gives pointers to Scott Ingraham and Jayden Ziegler at the Hockey Ministries International Christian Hockey Camp held at the Coke Centre.

Friday morning check-in; July 12 development camp scrimmage open to public

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:06:16 GMT

Posted on July 3rd, 2009 11:47 AM By Michael Russo Real quick hello. I'll be heading to the Martin Havlat presser at the arena this early afternoon.

Wild signs D Shane Hnidy; Bouchard looking more and more like No. 2...

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:05:48 GMT

Wild signs D Shane Hnidy; Bouchard looking more and more like No. 2 center; Boogey-Havlat to fight for No.

For some, change must come (quickly) - ESPN.com

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:24:00 GMT

We've spent a lot of time trying to gauge who the winners have been through the first two hectic days of free agency. It's the offseason, so that means free agency is around the corner. Keep track of all the player movement as the market opens July 1 ...

Roundup: Fedotenko re-signs with Penguins

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:12:45 GMT

Turns out more than one player is willing to take a hometown discount to stay with the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins .

Wild sign Hnidy

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:58 GMT

The Minnesota Wild have signed veteran defenseman Shane Hnidy to a one-year contract.

NHL Free Agency Capsules: Mark Recchi agrees in principle with Bruins - Brownsville Herald

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:49:00 GMT

BOSTON - Mark Recchi has agreed to stay with the Boston Bruins. The NHL's sixth leading active goal scorer has agreed to a one-year deal, a person familiar with the negotiations said Thursday on condition of anonymity because final details were still ...

Havlat joins Wild - Toronto Star

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:23:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. ? On the day Marian Gaborik left Minnesota for good, the Wild signed free-agent right wing Martin Havlat to fill the large hole in their lineup. Havlat, Chicago's leading scorer last season with 77 points, signed a six-year contract ...

Wild sign Havlat to replace Gaborik - FOXSports.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:02:00 GMT

Havlat, Chicago's leading scorer last season with 77 points, signed a six-year contract late Wednesday night. Gaborik, the first player drafted by Minnesota when the franchise began nine seasons ago and the Wild 's career scoring leader, signed hours ...

Havlat signs with Wild - Fort Francis Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:12:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn.?On the day Marian Gaborik left Minnesota for good, the Wild signed free-agent right-winger Martin Havlat to fill the large hole in their lineup. Havlat, Chicago?s leading scorer last season with 77 points, signed a six-year ...

Minnesota Wild sign Havlat, Zanon on first day of Free Agency - OurSports Central

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:00 GMT

HOUSTON, Texas - Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has agreed to terms with right wing Martin Havlat on a six-year contract and defenseman Greg Zanon on a three-year contract. Both ...

Gaborik signs with Rangers, leaving Wild - NWITimes.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:53:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Once the New York Rangers got out from under Scott Gomez's expensive contract, they turned to Marian Gaborik and gave him the money they suddenly saved. One day after trading Gomez and the five years and $33.5 million left on his contract ...

In zigzag day, Wild lose Marian Gaborik but add Martin Havlat - Pioneer Press

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:39:00 GMT

Just when it looked as if the Wild would be left out of all the fun Wednesday, Chuck Fletcher pulled a rabbit out of his hat by luring free-agent winger Martin Havlat to Minnesota. The Wild had been relatively quiet on the first day of NHL free ...

Tom Powers: Martin Havlat a good start for Wild; now if Saku Koivu ... - Pioneer Press

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Minnesota Wild In zigzag day, Wild lose Marian Gaborik but add Martin Havlat Regarding Gaborik, Wild GM's not the Marian kind Minnesota Wild hope to find a top forward and more as free agency cranks up Wild wish list: No offense, but let's forget the ...

Minnesota Wild star Gaborik enters the open market - Seattle Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:29:00 GMT

The Koivu brothers could be united in Minnesota. After committing $30 million over six years to Martin Havlat during the flurry of the first day of free agency, Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher turned his focus Thursday to Saku Koivu, the top ...

Hossa's big deal with Blackhawks tops busy NHL day - WTOP Radio

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:11:00 GMT

File -- In this April 5, 2009, file photo, Minnesota Wild forward Marian Gaborik, of Slovakia, smiles against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The New York Rangers signed the 27-year-old Gaborik away from ...

Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day - Associated Press

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:39:00 GMT

Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. And instead of taking a discount on a one-year deal to take a shot at a Stanley Cup title, Hossa cashed in a megadeal ...

Gaborik signs with Rangers, leaving Wild - FOXSports.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:32:00 GMT

New York made its usual splash in the free-agent market by signing Gaborik, who scored a career-high 42 goals in the 2007-08 season with the Minnesota Wild . He was limited to 17 games last season due to injuries. The 27-year-old Slovak was the only ...

What recession? NHL teams dole out big dollars on first day of free ... - KFSM.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:25:00 GMT

FILE - In this May 12, 2009, file photo, Detroit Red Wings right wing Marian Hossa, left, of Slovakia, shoves Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger aside during a second-round NHL hockey playoff game in Anaheim, Calif. The Chicago Blackhawks said ...

Gaborik signs deal with Rangers - FOXSports.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:25:00 GMT

New York made its usual splash in the free-agent market Wednesday night by signing Gaborik, who scored a career-high 42 goals in the 2007-08 season with the Minnesota Wild . He was limited to 17 games last season due to injuries. The 27-year-old ...

Pens add enforcer Rupp, Jackets get Pahlsson - CNN Sports Illustrated

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:43:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins signed checking-line forward Mike Rupp to a $1.6 million, two-year contract Wednesday, adding a physical presence to a team that didn't have an enforcer on the ice during the playoffs. The 29-year-old Rupp ...

It's in the books: Hockey is state's official sport - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:16:00 GMT

A lot of Minnesotans consider hockey the state's official sport, but it didn't become official until Wednesday. Under a new state law, hockey joined such diverse state-recognized favorites as milk, blueberry muffins and lady-slippers. A little ...

It's official: Hockey is now the state sport - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:02:00 GMT

A lot of Minnesotans consider hockey the state's official sport, but didn't become official until today. Under a new state law, hockey has been given that official designation, joining such diverse items as milk, blueberry muffins and ladyslippers. A ...

Greg Zanon - Roto Times

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:26:00 GMT

Player Notes July 1, 2009 Greg Zanon has signed a three-year deal with Minnesota worth $5.2MM, according to TSN . He formerly served with the Predators. Our View: Zanon should help upgrade Minnesota's blueline, as he held a +8 rating over 82 games ...