The 2014-15 Minnesota Wild: Forwards

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If there is one great strength for the Wild in 2014-15, its going to come from their forward position.

Preseason Game Three Thoughts

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In last night's preseason game, it was the Wild edging the Jets 4-3 thanks to a late Jared Spurgeon goal. Here are some thoughts from last night's game:

Top 10 Prospects: #3 Erik Haula

Erik Haula

Center

Shoots: Left

Height: 5'11". Weight: 192 lbs

Born: March 23, 1991

2013-14 Team: Iowa Wild (AHL), Minnesota Wild (NHL)

Acquired: 7th round pick (182nd overall) in 2009 NHL Entry Draft

Previous Rank: 6

"Haula does not seem like a fit to make the Wild roster this year". Those were the words written about Erik Haula on this site last year. Not only did he get a call-up to the Wild roster, he was one of their most important players down the stretch and in the postseason (this is the part where I eat my words from last year).

2013-14 Season In Review: Erik Haula

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Haula at yo boys!

Who's Faster: Chris Kreider or Erik Haula

If there has been one player who has stuck out from the Montreal-New York Eastern Conference Final series, its been Chris Kreider of the Rangers.

Playoff Wrap-Up

Recapping the playoffs.

Round 1: Minnesota def. Colorado 4-3
Round 2: Chicago def. Minnesota 4-2

3 on 3: Game One

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Wild made a third period rally to tie the game at two last night. But then Chicago turned on the jets, and dusted Minnesota 5-2 in Game One. Lets break out some three on three.

Key Players For The Wild Against Colorado

Mikael Granlund (left) and Erik Haula (center) are key players for Minnesota.
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Earlier today, we looked at five keys to victory for the Wild in their opening round series against Colorado. Now, we take a look at who the Wild need to be at their best from an individual standpoint.

April Wrap-Up

A look back at the regular season's final month.

Team Record: 4-1-1 in April, 43-27-12 overall
Standings: 4th in Central Division, 7th in Western Conference

You Can't Make This Stuff Up

Nate Prosser gave HDM 2014 a perfect ending. Photo: Ann Heisenfelt/AP

Nope, this is not a post where I complain about the 30 missed calls in last night's Stars-Wild game. This is also not a post where I complain about the fiasco in Vancouver last night. Those are posts for a different day.

The Top 13 Stories of '13

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Since we are winding down 2013 today, it makes sense to take a look back at the best stories from 2013. So to commemorate the year 2013, we will take a look back at the 13 best stories for the Wild.

3 on 3: The Upcoming Road Trip

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After narrowly defeating the Canucks 3-2 last night, the Wild are back out on the road for four games that stretches from tomorrow through the 27th (they come home for Christmas though). Had the Wild had a trip like this two years ago, we would be saying our prayers right about now as they would be playing three elite teams (Pittsburgh, New York Rangers, and Philadelphia) heading into the Christmas break.

Haula At Your Boys!

Erik Haula has returned and should be back for a while. Photo: Jason Mowry/Icon SMI

Wednesday, we sent a telegram to Jason Zucker. Clearly, he did not get that telegram.

Today the team announced that they are sending Zucker back to Iowa and have recalled Erik Haula. This move was an exact swap of what they did on Monday/Tuesday when Haula was sent down and Zucker was recalled.

Tuesday Thoughts

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Top 10 Prospects: #6 Erik Haula

Erik Haula

Forward

Born: March 23, 1991

Height: 5'11" Weight: 192

Shoots: Left

2012-13 Team: University of Minnesota (WCHA)/Houston (AHL)

Acquired: 7th round pick (182nd overall) in the 2009 NHL Draft

Previous Rank: NR

Erik Haula needs no introduction to this state.