Wild vs. N.Y. Islanders

As losses mount, Richards promises a tougher tone

Frustration is setting in for the struggling Wild.

Wild vs. N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Friday (Ch. 45)

Wild: Agitator wants to clutter up kid's mind

Cal Clutterbuck once protected young phenom John Tavares. Tonight, the Wild's chatterbox will deal the smack.

Photo right: Cal Clutterbuck scores.

Irmen's debut was no quick leap

When Danny Irmen left the University of Minnesota on April 5, 2006, forgoing his senior year, he never envisioned it would take this long to get to the NHL.

Photo right: Danny Irmen

Niedermayer's OT goal lifts Ducks

Scott Niedermayer scored a power-play goal 52 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night after blowing a three-goal lead.

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Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment
Jim Souhan and Patrick Reusse talk about a bitter Brett Favre, the Wild opener, why Joe Nathan should be traded and the story behind Delmon Young charging his own dugout.
The new Wild coach
Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher introduces new head coach Todd Richards.
Is Wild close to hiring GM, coach?
Reporter's Notebook: Is the Wild close to finding a new general manager and head coach?
Doug Risebrough says goodbye
Former Minnesota Wild General Manager says goodbye after 10 years with the team.
The state of the Minnesota Wild
Star Tribune's Mark Wollemann and Michael Russo take a look back and forward at the Minnesota Wild.
Lemaire steps down
Coach Jacques Lemaire said his goodbyes to the Wild and hockey fans in Minnesota during a press conference at Xcel Center.
Wild Fans: Episode 5
Is it hard for Brent Burns to eat without his teeth? Wild fans ask this question and more.
Wild Fans: Episode 4
What's an NHLer's favorite thing about playing professional hockey? Wild players answer that question and more.
Wild fans: Episode 2
Wild fans: Episode 2
Wild fans: Episode 3
Fans wild about the Wild ask players questions such as, "Who would you least like to room with, and why?"