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KNOW THIS

The Wild, after winning seven games while losing eight that went into overtime and/or a shootout last season, are 0-3 in such games this year. Those missed points add up at the end of the year.

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All three of those overtime/shootout Wild games this year, by the way, have come against Eastern Conference teams. The Wild will have another East foe Wednesday when it plays at Buffalo (6 p.m., FSN).

RANDOM FANDOM

"The Twins have been profitable, but up until now, they have had old management styles operating the team and those have now changed. This new management seems to have a more realistic approach that will be shown in time."

"markspring" commenting on startribune.com.

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"Is Rick Spielman a lock to win GM of the year? Bringing in solid tackles in Remmers and Reiff. And a solid backup QB Case and RB Murray. Drafting guys like Elflein and Dalvin. And the most impressive decision by him not signing Sam Bradford to a long-term contract!"

@jakep323