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The annual State Of The Wild is here, as we put a bow on the 2016-2017 season, as we list off our yearly awards and demerits. We then talk about the expansion draft, trades, the entry draft, and preview free agency. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethwild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

The Minnesota Wild were eliminated by the St. Louis Blues in just five games, despite having our best season to date. Many fear this team is stuck on a plateau, with elongated contracts, and lower end draft picks. The hope now is that one of the prospects in this next wave will become that hero to save this franchise from it's temporal rift. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

Jake Allen remains on fire for the most part, but is most of it luck? It sure seemed so in game 3, as Staal missed literally a slam dunk, among other ridiculous NON goals by the Wild all series. After making some pretty significant changes to the top 3 lines in game 4, we saw a different team, who finally scored first, and scored more than one goal, not to mention Dubnyk's first shut out since December! This one win dramatically changes the Dynamics of this series, which can easily get to game 6, if not 7. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

The St. Louis Blues mimicked the Wild's every move, and was able to beat the home club 2-1 in the first two games of this first round series, despite the buzz saw of 52 shots in game 1. Mike Yeo and Jake Allen seem to know exactly where we're going at every turn, and frustration has started to mount among all Minnesota parties. facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

The Minnesota Wild are back in the playoffs for the fifth straight season, as they take on former Wild coach Mike Yeo, and the ever familiar St.Louis Blues. We wrap up the regular season a bit first, and then dive deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs, including predictions, some which may surprise you! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

After getting "embarrassed" by the lowly Canucks at home, the Wild finally started showing signs of improvement, but still didn't come home with wins vs Detroit and Washington. Goalie Alex Staylock has finally, mercifully been called up, giving Dubnyk much needed rest, and replaces the siv Darcy Kuemper. Top prospect Joel Ericksson Ek has also been called up/over, and the team moral has dramatically improved. Overall top prospect Luke Kunin has signed a pro contract, as he will leave Wisconsin, and already has a hat trick with the Iowa Wild! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

Are the Minnesota Wild trapped in a temporal rift, where every season, at some point they start to implode? The hope is that there is also the annual surge that follows the implosion, but how can we not feel that we're stuck in some type of space and time distortion? Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

Things went from bad to worse this past week, the Blackhawks put the Wild in the hole early, and as usual Crawford was magical the entire game. Washington put the Wild behind 3-0 before Staal could get one past Holtby, and Eddie Lack brought back the magic of a couple years ago, as the Wild were shut down again, in an 0-3 week. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Likes at:209-736-7877

After a very solid win vs the Sharks, things took a turn for the worse, as Mike Yeo's St. Louis Blues stymied the Wild until 11 seconds remained, and then it was too late. The Tampa game was another eye opener, as the Bolts scored early, often, and easily against Dubnyk. After another rough start by Kuemper, the Wild refused to lose, and regained their scoring prowess, as they torched the Panthers. Eric Staal appears back to being the guy he was earlier this season. facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

The past week was an out of control wild ride, with poor goaltending (until the Columbus game) off and on puck possession, inconsistent officiating, trades, call ups, and waivers. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

Despite an exciting and impressive victory against Nashville, we're starting to see some bad habits surface yet again. Lack of focus, and timing from young ailing defensemen, also poor passing angles from veterans has been the ire of Bruce Boudreau. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

Another fun week for the Minnesota Wild with several highlight plays, but it didn't come without some pain and suffering. Jared Spurgeon narrowly avoided a serious eye injury when Gustov Nuquist speared him in the cheekbone. Frustration would mount, with only a 4 minute penalty given, and a mere 6 game suspension was issued. We feature Luke Kunin this week, as mnwplayers writer Pavel Bunat gives his thoughts on the Wild's top prospect! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

No matter who the opponent, when the game is, or who is in net, this team plays with fearless confidence, and grace on a nightly basis. Every night has had a new hero, a new line or two, with minor shuffles, or major, the wins keep coming. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist!! facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

Coming out of the break, going into Edmonton with Darcy Kuemper in net, didn't sound like a recipe for success. Despite facing 43 shots from the ultra talented Oilers, Kuemper was up to the task, and Tyler Graovac added two goals! In Calgary, a lot of bad habits returned, and Dubnyk was hung out to dry, time and again. Alex Tuch has been called up, and will replace Coyle on the top line! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

Despite some struggles defensively, and between the pipes against Anaheim and Nashville, the Wild put the clamps down later in the week, and continue to build a cushion between themselves and the Chicago Blackhawks! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

Despite finishing 3-1 this past week, some bad habits have returned, particularly in what we refer to as "trap games" vs New Jersey and Arizona. It's a shame to see a club play as well as they did against Chicago, only to struggle in all three of the other games this past week. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

The Minnesota Wild have gotten at least a point in 16 of their last 17 games. The club's incredible play for a sustained period has gotten them into the national spotlight, and it's made them even better! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

The Minnesota Wild win streak came to a screeching halt against Columbus on New Years Eve, as bad habits burned the club, time and again. Despite giving up four goals in four straight games, the Wild were able to overcome a ferocious fore check by the Sharks, and ended their losing streak at only one! We talk a bit more about the Junior Hockey Championships, in what appears to be a very bright future for several Wild Prospects! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

The Minnesota Wild win streak has reached a growing franchise record of twelve. Jordan Schroeder is yet another young player who has broken through under Bruce Boudreau, after struggling for so long in Vancouver and here. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877

The Minnesota Wild have now won ten games in a row, after huge road wins in Montreal and New York! The second line for this club should never be broken up, as the chemistry for said unit has been a perfect fit in every aspect! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877