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Gophers
A decade after he ripped Gophers and Lucia, GM Snow fired by Islanders
In 2007, Gophers standout Kyle Okposo decided midway through his sophomore year to turn pro. It was a strange decision and strange timing. Then things got stranger.
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Two views: Does NHL need to pull in the reins on its next expansion team?
Michael Rand and Chris Hine weigh in on the week's hot sports topics.
Vikings
Scoggins: In competitive market, Minnesota team owners willing to spend
At one time, sports owners in this market were regarded as cheapskates. But the present collection of owners aren't operating in the mold of tightwads. This is how it should be.
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Fenton's never-quit ways as hockey exec began as player
New Wild GM Paul Fenton is known as tireless, patient and sharp reading intangibles. That's how he was on the ice, too.
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Stanley Cup Final preview
This year's Stanley Cup Final features two franchises seeking their first championship: one team no one thought would win anything significant this season, and another with many doubters of its own.
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Creative roster building? Fenton's been there in Nashville
North Score: Paul Fenton said analytics will play a role in every move he makes. That's what he did in Nashville, which is now a Stanley Cup contender.
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Souhan: Fenton seeks elusive formula of roster moves, puck luck
New Wild GM Paul Fenton is going to have to be creative and probably ruthless in remaking the roster of a team that has advanced to the conference finals just once.
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Fenton's strength as talent evaluator key to his GM hiring by Wild
The addition of Nashville staples such as goalie Pekka Rinne, captain Roman Josi and several others were part of Paul Fenton's legacy as assistant general manager with the Predators,
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Wild's Boudreau, Fenton prepare to build rapport
Getting familiar with the Wild's personnel is on new GM Paul Fenton's agenda as he transitions to the organization, and coach Bruce Boudreau is ready to help.
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Tweak the Process: The new rallying cry for the Minnesota Wild
After listening to new Wild GM Paul Fenton and others Tuesday, maybe rebuilding and tweaking are distinctions without a real difference, at least when it comes to the Wild's situation.
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Wild names Nashville's Paul Fenton as next general manager
With Nashville, Fenton oversaw amateur player development, managed the pro and amateur scouting staffs and advised GM David Poile on player personnel decisions.
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About Paul Fenton
Fenton has been with Nashville for 20 seasons, the past 12 as assistant general manager to David Poile
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Wild signs 21-year-old Finnish goalie Kaapo Kahkonen
A standout in the Finnish Elite League, Kahkonen was also the goalie for Finland's gold medal junior team in 2016.
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If you think the Wild GM search is taking forever, you must have forgotten 2009
There has been a fair amount of grumbling recently that the Wild's search to replace General Manager Chuck Fletcher seems to be taking too long. Is that a valid point?
Vikings
Souhan: Analytics crunch numbers but give personalities short shrift
You want to win a championship? You'd better have the right kinds and combinations of people on your team.
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Reusse: Jets have Up North fan bases in their corner
Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien grew up in Roseau, 22 miles west of Warroad and the archrival for hockey supremacy in the northwest corner of Minnesota.
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Wild has three names on short list for GM job
Reported GM finalsits include executive with ties to Leipold.
Gophers
Travis Boyd gets first taste of NHL playoffs with the Capitals
Washington rookie Travis Boyd hasn't spent much time in the NHL, but the Hopkins native has crammed plenty of memorable moments into his limited experience.
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NHL Eastern Conference final preview
A look at the matchup between the Capitals and Lightning.
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94 saves! Five overtimes! Former Minnesota prep goalie stars in AHL thriller
Alex Lyon, who stopped all but one of the 95 shots he faced in an American Hockey League playoff game that ended early Thursday morning, was honored as Minnesota's best high school goalie a few years ago.
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Around the NHL
- Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons
- A day later, 'The Save' still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's NHL playoff heroics
- Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
- Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
- Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2
- Bobrovsky makes incredible save during Panthers-Lightning playoff game
- Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs
- Hyman gets 1st playoff hat trick, McDavid has 5 assists as Oilers beat Kings 7-4 in Game 1
- Vegas captain Stone scores quick in return and defending Cup champions open with 4-3 win at Dallas
- Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead
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