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September 29, 2015

Russo: Wild's golfing, practicing and enjoying the fun of Duluth

The Wild is in the midst of a three-day team-building trip that ends Wednesday with an open practice for the public.
Wild
September 29, 2015
Wild defenseman Tyson Strachan, right, battled the Blue Jackets' Alex Broadhurst for the puck during a Sept. 24 exhibition game.

Hard-nosed Strachan has a soft spot off the ice

Barring an injury, Tyson Strachan is still likely to start the season in Iowa. But 12 days into training camp, the 6-3, 205-pounder has earned respect He has a soft side, too.
Wild
September 28, 2015
Minnesota Wild's Matt Dumba.

Postgame: Dumba, Niederreiter, Coyle have big nights for Wild

Matt Dumba had four points and was plus-6 and Nino Niederreiter and Charlie Coyle were plus-5 each as the Wild beat the Jets' JV squad, 8-1
Wild
September 28, 2015
Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) and Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL preseason hoc

Wild throttles Jets 8-1 at Xcel in preseason action

The Jets brought their JV squad and the Wild took advantage by putting forth a clinic.
Wild
September 27, 2015
Minnesota Wild's Tyson Strachan, right, works for the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets' Alex Broadhurst during an NHL preseason hockey game in Colum

Wild cuts to 27, but roster battles remain

Tyler Graovac, Brett Bulmer, Mike Reilly and Tyson Strachan survived Sunday's cut but are fighting for one or two spots on the Wild roster.
Wild
September 27, 2015

Wild coach Yeo talks about Sunday's team cuts

The Wild coach talked for the first time since the Wild cut 17 players this morning.
Wild
September 27, 2015
Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter, top left, and left wing Zach Parise, bottom right, take part in a scrimmage during NHL hockey training camp in S

Wild's projected lineup vs. Winnipeg includes most regulars

The Wild will dress a lineup tonight that is starting to resemble the one we should see at Colorado in the Oct. 8 opener.
Wild
September 27, 2015
Minnesota Wild's Mike Reilly, left, and Edmonton Oilers' Rob Klinkhammer battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game S

A healthy Bulmer puts himself back on the radar

Brett Bulmer got back onto the Wild's radar in Saturday's preseason game, his third appearance this fall.
Wild
September 26, 2015
Wild center Jordan Schroeder (10) controlled the puck during last season's playoffs.

Schroeder hopes he's done enough to stay with Wild

Jordan Schroeder is hoping a roster spot will be his reward for hard work
Wild
September 26, 2015
Minnesota Wild defenseman Marco Scandella (6) and right wing Nino Niederreiter (22) listen to head coach Mike Yeo during the third period of Game 3 in

Wild could trim roster by nearly 20 players Sunday

The Wild has two exhibition games left, including Sunday, and a team-building trip to Duluth. So Sunday will be a large cutdown day.
Wild
September 25, 2015
Goaltender Darcy Kuemper is slated to start the fourth game of the season Friday night in Los Angeles.

Kuemper looking forward to hometown start, more playing time with Wild

Darcy Kuemper mostly sat after Devan Dubnyk arrived in January, but the Wild wants him to share the workload this season.
Wild
September 25, 2015
Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper (35)

Wild relying on Kuemper, youngsters in Saskatoon

When the Wild plays Edmonton on Saturday in Saskatoon, goalie Darcy Kuemper will start in his hometown, surrounded by a young lineup trying to make an impression.
Wild
September 25, 2015
Ruslan Fedotenko, 36, is eager to prove he can be a contributor and mentor for the Wild this season.

Fedotenko gets chance at a new start with Wild, just in time

Ruslan Fedotenko barely escaped Ukraine to try for an NHL comeback.
Wild
September 25, 2015
The Wild's Nino Niederreiter is starting the season at right wing instead of his natural left wing. He loves shooting coming in on his off-wing, but i

Wild's power play goes 3-for-5 in preseason victory

Charlie Coyle, centering the No. 1 power-play unit Thursday in Columbus, assisted on all three goals with the extra atacker.
Wild
September 24, 2015
The Wild's Charlie Coyle

Postgame: Coyle highlights a night of solid efforts during Wild victory

Coyle assisted on three goals and the Wild scored five as it defeated its expansion brothers, the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Wild
September 24, 2015
The Wild's Tyler Graovac, left.

Pregame: Graovac to get big opportunity tonight for the Wild

The big center will play between Jason Zucker and Nino Niederreiter
Wild
September 24, 2015
Sam Warning

Wild trims roster to 44; Sam Warning released

Six players were sent to Iowa of the AHL.
Wild
September 24, 2015
Wild goalie Devin Dubnyk

For Wild's Dubnyk, these are the good times

After saving the Wild's season last winter — and raising his game to new heights — Devan Dubnyk itching to return to a place that already feels like home.
Wild
September 23, 2015
Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk

Dubnyk ready to get going; will start Thursday for Wild

Goaltender Devan Dubnyk will start for the Wild at Columbus on Thursday, making his first appearance of the team's preseason schedule.
Wild
September 23, 2015
Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler, left, shoots against Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game

Wild's Olofsson sharp on the blue line in exhibition win over Winnipeg

Young defenseman takes another step on road back.