Projected Goalie Status. [15], Gaborik spent much of the 2002–03 season vying for the league scoring crown before slumping in the second half, and the Wild, in their first-ever playoff appearance, made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals before being swept 4–0 by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Martin Hanzal warmed up with number 91, as the North Stars retired number 19 in honor of Bill Masterton. On the arms is a wheat-colored stripe with a smaller red stripe near the top of it. The Wild kept its away jersey design the same. Thus, the 2013 Blackhawks–Wild playoff series was seen as the rebirth of the old Chicago–Minnesota rivalry in the NHL. [56], In the 2020–21 season, the Wild unveiled a "Reverse Retro" jersey in collaboration with Adidas. [29] Much of this was in part due to a lack of scoring and overall team offense, and the injuries to star forward Marian Gaborik, who only played 17 games. The team would then face the defending Stanley Cup champions Chicago, where they were eliminated in six games. [11] Minnesota native Darby Hendrickson scored the first-ever home goal for the Wild. Minnesota Wild. Prior to the 2013 trade deadline, the Wild acquired Jason Pominville from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for prospects Johan Larsson and Matt Hackett, as well as draft picks. For its first seven years in the NHL, the Wild wore a uniform of either a green or white jersey with red and gold stripes and the primary logo on the front of the jersey. Projected NHL Starting Goalies. [33], The 2009–10 and the 2010–11 seasons ended in disappointment for the Wild as they missed the playoffs both seasons. [70][71], Minnesota currently has two minor league affiliates: the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Allen Americans of the ECHL. Puck … Expected Return Sat May 15, 2021. Later that summer, Fletcher selected Todd Richards as head coach. Minnesota Wild’s Devan Dubnyk (40) makes a save in the third period at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Forward Nico Sturm, who appeared in 55 AHL games last season and six with the Wild, also made the opening roster. Despite winning the Northwest Division the previous season, the Wild fell to ninth place in the Western Conference in 2008–09, missing the playoffs. Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images Just minutes after the Minnesota Wild opened their pockets and signed goaltender Cam Talbot to a three-year, … After a fan poll, the team permanently used "Let's Go Crazy" with the goal horn starting in the 2016–17 season. During the 2018–19 season, the Wild struggled to keep up in the ultra-competitive Central Division as they had in previous seasons. The franchise was originally owned by a limited partnership formed by former majority owner Bob Naegele, Jr. of Naegele Sports, LLC in 1997. - NHL.com - 30 in 30, Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers Game Recap - 11/30/2011, Wild's 7-game win streak ends in Winnipeg; Bouchard injured | StarTribune.com, Finnished Business - Minnesota Wild - News, Mikael Granlund officially joins the fold | StarTribune.com, Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition - Sport, NHL draft: Wild select defenseman Mathew Dumba at No. Injury Report. [20], The Wild signed veteran free agents Kim Johnsson, Mark Parrish, Branko Radivojevič and Keith Carney. [19], In the 2005–06 season, the first season after the lockout, Minnesota finished in fifth and last place in the Northwest Division, eight points behind fourth-placed Vancouver Canucks. Kaapo Kahkonen 34. On August 21, 2019, the Wild hired Bill Guerin as the fourth general manager in franchise history. Sports, Short Takes: Wild makes a big score with Parise, Suter | StarTribune.com, NHL free agency: Suter, Parise reach deals with Wild, Jason Pominville to Wild, as club continues to add star power | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! All-Star winger Marian Gaborik returned from a groin injury in January 2007 and made an immediate impact, bringing a new spark to a lacking offense. ), Video: Maple Leafs Joe Thornton Attacks Jets' Nik Ehlers, Rumor: Calgary Flames to offer huge package for Jack Eichel, Potential Blockbuster Trade From Buffalo Sabres & Columbus Blue Jackets. Former Wild player Sergejs Žoltoks died from a heart condition during a game in Europe. The away jersey uses a larger version of the primary logo without the concentric circles on a predominantly white jersey; in 2013, the lettering was updated to match the home and alternate sweaters, at the same time updating the sweater's look to a more traditional design. The team was not very successful on the ice but showed promise for future seasons. But it's been an incredible journey for the Minnesota Wild goalie, who could tie Jordan Binnington's nine-win run as a rookie two years ago in his next start. [66] Leipold, a resident of Racine, Wisconsin, completed the sale of the Nashville Predators to a local ownership group on December 7, 2007, a team he owned since the expansion franchise was awarded to Nashville in 1997. [80], The following are the top-ten franchise point-scorers as of the end of the 2019–20 season. [60][61], The logo depicts both a forest landscape and the silhouette of a wild animal. 5, 2021 | 7:00 pm EST. The name and numbering on the green jersey would be gold with red outlining while on the white jersey it was red with gold outlining. [69] Started in 2017, the Wild unveiled a new tradition called This Is Our Ice which encourages Wild fans to bring water from local ponds, lakes and rinks and add it to the Xcel Energy Center ice. [78], The Wild's former head coach Jacques Lemaire was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (in the players category) in 1985. It says "Minnesota Wild" in script writing across the chest.[55]. The Wild are 11-2-1 on Hockey Day Minnesota. Winger Jason Pominville and defenseman Marco Scandella were traded to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forwards Tyler Ennis and Marcus Foligno. Wild will not renew contract of GM Fletcher. Minnesota Wild Roster ... Goalies. The shoulder patch was a circle with "Minnesota Wild" read in distinctive lettering from both words. The City of Saint Paul issued an additional $65 million in bonds, with roughly 90% of the debt service on the bonds and the repayment of the state loan coming from scheduled rent and payment in lieu of taxes from the Minnesota Wild. En route, there were signs the Wild were improving, as second-year speedster Gaborik had a solid sophomore season with 30 goals, including an invite to the NHL YoungStars Game, and Andrew Brunette led the team in scoring with 69 points. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Xcel Energy Center was hosted in Saint Paul. The rest of the jersey is predominantly red, with additional swatches of green on the sleeves outlined with wheat. Most time on ice per game in a season: 29:25, Most consecutive shutouts: 3, Devan Dubnyk, This page was last edited on 19 May 2021, at 15:47. Along with the Wild, the group has year-round management rights of the Xcel Energy Center, and currently has a management contract to manage the adjoining Saint Paul RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium. The Wild was the first NHL franchise in Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars moved to Dallas in 1993. Name Age HT WT Glove Birth Place Birthdate; Andrew Hammond 35. On June 20, 2017, the Wild introduced a new home uniform, as the NHL switched from Reebok to Adidas – a green jersey with their main logo, and a wheat-colored stripe through the center of the jersey. [18] Along the way, the Wild began to gear up for the future, trading away several of their older players who were a part of the franchise from the beginning, including Brad Bombardir and Jim Dowd. [30] Team owner Craig Leipold hired former Pittsburgh Penguins assistant general manager Chuck Fletcher as general manager. Nothing is confirmed. In a deep hole, the Wild could not climb back into the playoffs, despite finishing the season strong, with wins in five of its last six games as they finished last in the competitive Northwest Division with a record of 30–29–20–3. Immediately afterward, they went into a skid, losing the next 13 of 14 games, culminating in the firing of head coach Mike Yeo. On April 4, 2017, the Wild honored the Minnesota North Stars by wearing North Stars jerseys for warm-ups, despite the North Stars history belonging to the Dallas Stars. Minnesota native Matt Cullen was signed as a free agent and returned to the Wild to shore up the fourth line (Cullen had previously played in Minnesota from 2010–2013). Line Combinations for the Minnesota Wild - Up to date lines, ice times and player stats. Mikko Koivu was a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy for best defensive forward, while Granlund was a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy. ... San Jose Sharks goalies Martin Jones and … Under new interim head coach John Torchetti, the team snapped the losing streak but remained streaky throughout the rest of the season, managing to barely make the playoffs with a total of 87 points, the worst record of any playoff team in the shootout era (since 2005–06). The Wild won the series four games to three with an overtime goal in Game 7 by Nino Niederreiter. SABRES (13-29-7) at RANGERS (25-18-6) 7 p.m. [10] The Wild played their first-ever home game on October 11 against the Philadelphia Flyers and skated to a 3–3 tie. Businessman and Minnetonka native Bob Naegele, Jr. became the lead investor for an application to the NHL for an expansion franchise and ultimately the first majority owner. Fans can bring water to any regular-season home game and add it to the collection station which will then be added to the ice for the season. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. In the second round, the Wild were eliminated in a four-game series sweep by Chicago. 2020-21 Stats: 19-8-5, 2.63 GAA, .915 SV% Talbot was pretty good in his last two playoff runs, posting a .924 save percentage in the 2016-17 Oilers playoff run and last year's Flames playoff run. In the 2019 off-season, the Wild signed free agent Mats Zuccarello to a five-year contract. Minnesota Wild. Despite a renaissance year from Parise, many key players like Eric Staal and Jason Zucker regressed offensively from the season prior. On April 3, 2008, he became only the 11th coach in NHL history to have 500 wins. L. White Rock, BC. Goalies Archive main page | Wild records | Year-by-year | Facebook. Following the loss, forward Matt Cooke said, "Our expectations inside this room were a lot higher than [a] second-round series."[48]. Cam Talbot, Minnesota Wild. [51] Nevertheless, Minnesota failed to win more than a game in the playoffs, losing in five games to St. Louis. The team or reliable source has confirmed the goalie will start that game. Jacques Lemaire, head coach of the Wild since the team's inception in the 2000–01 season, resigned at season's end. [77], The NHL retired Wayne Gretzky's No. He also serves as the team's Governor at NHL Board of Governors' meetings. Player Name Position Nationality Weight Height Birth Date Games Played Goals Assists Points; Calen Addison: D: Canada: 180 lbs: 5ft 11in: 04/11/2000: 3: 0: 0: 0: Dereck Baribeau Mikael Granlund led the team in points with 69, while new addition Eric Staal led the team in goals with 28. Captain Mikko Koivu signed a two-year extension, ensuring he would remain with the Wild through the 2019–20 season. The NHL's Board of Governors officially approved Leipold's purchase of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment (MSE) on April 10, 2008. 13. 99 for all its member teams at the 2000 NHL All-Star Game. 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These efforts came close to success in the mid-1990s when Minnesota interests purchased the original Winnipeg Jets with the intention of relocating the franchise to Minnesota; however, arena negotiations at the Target Center fell through and the Jets instead relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. Deconstruction of the Saint Paul Civic Center began soon thereafter and the Xcel Energy Center design was announced. According to The Good Point, questions surrounding the identity of the animal depicted have sparked debate amongst logo enthusiasts, earning accolades for its unique complexity in North American professional sports. The Wild just selected him No.9 overall in the NHL Draft after he set the OHL ablaze with 120 points (39G / 81A) in 56 games. [53] Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wild participated in the best-of-five qualifying round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, but were eliminated in four games at the hands of the Vancouver Canucks. Among the alignments considered was having the Jets replace the Avalanche in the Northwest, but Wild management strongly objected to this alignment as it would have left them as the only American team in their division. Following the departure of the Minnesota North Stars after the 1992–93 season,[6] the state of Minnesota was without an NHL team for seven seasons. Goalie nationality and age distributions, draft rounds of goalies in the 2020-2021 season. They lost their first game, 3–1, to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and recorded their first win against the Tampa Bay Lightning five games later. The Minnesota Wild have signed goaltender, Cam Talbot to a three-year deal, worth $11 million. The uniform was a callback to the late 1970s Minnesota North Stars uniform, with the Wild logo recolored to match the team's green and gold scheme. [62][63] The "eye" of the "wild animal" is the north star, in tribute to the departed Minnesota North Stars as well as the state's motto L'Étoile du Nord, meaning "The Star of the North". Jared Spurgeon - OUT - Rest. The Buffalo Sabres are going to have some serious decisions to make regarding their captain Jack Eichel this upcoming offseason. The Wild now share their division with not only the Blackhawks but also the Dallas Stars, the Wild's predecessors in Minnesota, and the St. Louis Blues, another major rival of the North Stars during the Norris Division era. On the day of the NHL Entry Draft, it traded the 17th overall pick and prospect Patrick O'Sullivan to the Los Angeles Kings for veteran Slovak Pavol Demitra. The 33-year-old earned the starting nod in the playoffs and had a 2.42 GAA and .924 save percentage in 10 games. Previously, the Wild had beaten the favored and third-seeded Colorado Avalanche in the first round in seven games, coming back from a 3–1 series deficit and winning both Game 6 and 7 in overtime. The six finalist team names for the new NHL franchise (Blue Ox, Freeze, Northern Lights, Voyageurs, White Bears, and Wild), were announced on November 20, 1997. On August 30, 2009, the team unveiled another third/alternate jersey, which is predominantly green with wheat accents. In the 2009 off-season, Marian Gaborik signed with the New York Rangers during the summer as a free agent. ET at T-Mobile Arena. [67] The partnership also owns and operates 317 on Rice Park, which is the former historic Minnesota club. On April 23, shortly following the Wild's exit from the playoffs, owner Leipold announced he had fired general manager Fletcher after nine seasons with the team.