Michael Russo

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Wild's Chuck Fletcher, Brent Flahr owe much to late executive Bryan Murray

Close-knit world of hockey grieving loss of longtime NHL general manager.
August 21, 2017
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Matt Cullen to join Wild, will play 20th NHL season

The native Minnesotan has won three Stanley Cups, and will turn 41 in November.
August 17, 2017
Matt Cullen got a hug from his father Terry after Pittsburgh won the Stanley Cup last season.
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Da Beauty League gives fans thrill of watching local hockey stars

NHL standouts dot the rosters on Monday and Wednesday nights at Braemar Arena.
August 17, 2017
Nick Bjugstad of the Florida Panthers and Zane McIntyre (second from right) sign autographs for children after their Da Beauty League game, on Monday night. ] COURTNEY PEDROZA • courtney.pedroza@startribune.com; Da Beauty League; top professional hockey players who live in Minnesota play in Da Beauty League at Braemar Arena; Monday 08/07/2017; Edina
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Mikael Granlund agrees to three-year, $17.25 million deal with Wild

August 2, 2017
Minnesota Wild's Mikael Granlund, seen here in a game last March.
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Analytics darling Nino Niederreiter delighted with Wild contract

Advanced statistics show Nino Niederreiter makes players around him better.
August 2, 2017
Minnesota Wild right wing Nino Niederreiter
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Nino Niederreiter avoids arbitration, signs five-year contract with Wild

Team now in talks with Mikael Granlund ahead of Friday arbitration date.
July 31, 2017
Three weeks after filing for arbitration and four days before the scheduled hearing, Wild right winger Nino Niederreiter settled Sunday night by signing a five-year, $26.25 million contract.
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Wild hopes to settle contracts with Niederreiter, Granlund before arbitration

Young players headed for decisions next week as negotiations continue.
July 27, 2017
Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune Mikael Granlund, left, and Nino Niederreiter at the Stadium Series game in 2016.
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Wild coach Bruce Boudreau tries on owner's hat with junior hockey team

Wild coach is going in on a USPHL expansion team based in Coon Rapids.
July 26, 2017
Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau
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Analytics darling Nino Niederreiter delighted with Wild contract

Advanced statistics show Nino Niederreiter makes players around him better.
August 2, 2017
Minnesota Wild right wing Nino Niederreiter
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Nino Niederreiter avoids arbitration, signs five-year contract with Wild

Team now in talks with Mikael Granlund ahead of Friday arbitration date.
July 31, 2017
Three weeks after filing for arbitration and four days before the scheduled hearing, Wild right winger Nino Niederreiter settled Sunday night by signing a five-year, $26.25 million contract.
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Wild hopes to settle contracts with Niederreiter, Granlund before arbitration

Young players headed for decisions next week as negotiations continue.
July 27, 2017
Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune Mikael Granlund, left, and Nino Niederreiter at the Stadium Series game in 2016.
North Metro

Wild coach Bruce Boudreau tries on owner's hat with junior hockey team

Wild coach is going in on a USPHL expansion team based in Coon Rapids.
July 26, 2017
Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau
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