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Wild
June 30, 2015
After a 12-year wait, Phil Housley got the call on Monday that he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. "Shocked, excited and extremely proud" is ho

Phil Housley finally gets call from Hockey Hall of Fame

The routine repeated itself every summer, around the time when Phil Housley knew the Hockey Hall of Fame was about to announce its newest inductees.
Gophers
June 30, 2015
Gophers defenseman Mike Reilly, battling North Dakota's Mark MacMillan during Minnesota's 2014 Frozen Four victory, picked the Wild over other NHL tea

Former Gopher Reilly reflects on his decision to sign with the Wild

The All-America defenseman, who'll officially sign this week, went through the ups and downs of free agency.
Wild
June 29, 2015

Chart: About Phil Housley

A look at the defenseman's road from South St. Paul to the Hockey Hall of Fame:
Wild
June 29, 2015
Phil Housley got the call on Monday that he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Hockey Hall of Fame calls Housley

The South St. Paul native is the fourth-leading scorer among defensemen in NHL history.
Wild
June 28, 2015
The Wild’s to-do list includes re-signing restricted free agent center Mikael Granlund.

Greenway is seen as 'heck of a pick' for Wild

The Wild also drafted Lakeville North's Sadek.
Wild
June 28, 2015
Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk.

Russo: A closer look at Dubnyk's new contract

Obviously, time will tell if the contract pans out, if the second half was a flash in the pan or the real Devan Dubnyk. The deal's structure is in line with many NHL goalie contracts.
Wild
June 27, 2015

Capsule look at the Wild's draft picks

Michael Russo takes a look at the draft class, with comments by assistant GM Brent Flahr:
Wild
June 27, 2015

Team-by-team NHL draft selections

A look at how each team drafted:
Wild
June 27, 2015
Brock Boeser, center, is hugged as he walks to the stage after being chosen 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks during the first round of the NHL ho

Minnesotans selected in the NHL draft

A look at the Minnesotans who got the call from the NHL:
Wild
June 27, 2015
Wild goalie Devin Dubnyk

Wild Insider: Lineup looks similar with goalie Dubnyk in the fold

GM Chuck Fletcher's next task will be re-signing restricted free agents such as Mikael Granlund.
Wild
June 27, 2015
Right wing Jason Pominville, left, and center Mikael Granlund likely make up two-thirds of the Wild's top line, along with Zach Parise.

Wild depth chart after draft

A look at how staff writer Michael Russo sees the Wild roster shaping up:
Wild
June 27, 2015
Devan Dubnyk, who helped save the Wild’s 2014-15 season, has a six-year, $26 million contract.

Dubnyk agrees to a six-year, $26M contract with Wild

The season-saving goalie capped an eventful week by reaching a deal to stay in Minnesota.
Wild
June 27, 2015
The man behind the mask, Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk.

Wild, Dubnyk agree to 6-year, $26M contract, sources say

After three days of heavy-duty negotiation, the Wild has agreed to terms with goaltender Devan Dubnyk on a six-year, $26 million deal, sources say. That's a $4.33 million cap hit, making Dubnyk the 21st-highest paid goaltender in the game.
Wild
June 27, 2015

Chart: About Joel Eriksson Ek

The skinny on the 18-year-old Wild draft pick from Sweden.
Wild
June 27, 2015

Chart: Wild first-round picks

The Wild's all-time first-round picks.
Wild
June 27, 2015
Joel Eriksson Ek, of Sweden, puts on a Minnesota Wild sweater after being chosen 20th overall during the first round of the NHL hockey draft, Friday,

Wild drafts Swede Eriksson Ek in first round

The team tabbed Swedish center Joel Eriksson Ek with 20th overall pick, and worked a deal with coveted ex-Gopher Mike Reilly.
Wild
June 27, 2015
Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk

Goalie could soon be on Wild's horizon

With five picks, the Wild might end up drafting a goaltender on Day 2 of the draft.
Video
June 27, 2015
2015 NHL Draft Analysis

2015 NHL Draft Analysis

NHL analyst Dan Moriarty joins CineSport's Justin Termine to break down top picks, Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, while also discussing the Bruins' multiple trades of veterans.
Gophers
June 26, 2015
Gophers' junior defenseman Mike Reilly with the mural at Mariucci Arena where his image was added to the previous hockey All-America selections. ] JEF

Wild lands U free agent Reilly

Rejecting several teams, the defenseman opted to stay home.
Gophers
June 26, 2015
Ex-Gophers' defenseman Mike Reilly.

Ex-Gophers defenseman Mike Reilly talks about signing with Wild

The Chicago-born, Minnesota-raised Reilly chose the Wild over the Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins. He met with 10 teams at the recent combine.