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Wild
September 15, 2015
Adam Oates,

Russo: Working with Oates wasn't a slap at Wild coaching staff

The 35-player training camp roster will increase Wednesday with players promoted from the prospect tournament in Traverse City.
Wild
September 14, 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 announces training camp roster, open practices and new security measures

The Wild officially announced its 35-player training camp roster and provided information for two practices that will be open to the public -- one in St. Paul, one in Duluth.
Wild
September 13, 2015
Edina defenseman standing out for Wild at prospects tournament

Edina defenseman standing out for Wild at prospects tournament

The Wild gave up five goals in third period to blow a lead and lose to Columbus on Saturday.
Wild
September 11, 2015
FILE - Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd (16) goes over the back of Minnesota Wild's Gustav Olofsson (23) during first period pre-season NHL hockey action at

Wild's prospects defeat Rangers in Traverse City tournament opener

The Wild won the opener 5-2 over the Rangers, scoring five unanswered goals.
Wild
September 10, 2015
Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom told a Finnish TV station that the nerve damage to his right elbow caused him to be unable to use his right hand while dr

Wild goalie Backstrom caught in tenuous situation

Niklas Backstrom says he didn't hide an elbow injury that prevented the Wild from buying him out.
Wild
September 9, 2015
Niklas Backstrom

Russo: Exploring the Backstrom situation and the Wild's options

The Wild veteran goalie is healthy after offseason elbow surgery. That means the Wild has three goalies entering training camp.
Wild
September 9, 2015
Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (55) is mobbed by teammates after he scored the winning goal in overtime against the Nashville Predators in an NH

Wild's training camp one week out; players already here

With training camp on the horizon, the NHL announced next year's World Cup of Hockey schedule and format
Wild
September 3, 2015
Wild dealing with goalie issue; a chat with Fletcher

Wild dealing with goalie issue; a chat with Fletcher

It wouldn't be a Wild season if goalies weren't a topic heading into training camp.
Wild
September 2, 2015

Wild announces TV schedule

FSN or FSN Plus will have 70 games; the other 12 are on NBC or NBCSN
Eat & Drink
September 1, 2015
Lou Nanne talks about his effort to head the university's $190 million fundraising campaign for new facilities.

North Star legend Lou Nanne putting his name on Edina steakhouse

The owner of Rojo Mexican Grill and Ling & Louie's is partnering with the hockey legend on an Edina steakhouse.
Wild
August 31, 2015
Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo.

Info: Wild single-game tickets, open scrimmage, prospect tournament

If you come on down to the X, you'll have a chance to watch practice or a scrimmage when the Wild put individual tickets on sale for this season on Sept. 19.
Wild
August 29, 2015
Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Cooke (24) has been placed on waivers.

Russo: Unsigned Cooke has fire in the belly

Matt Cooke still hopes his career isn't over and Mike Yeo discusses his assistant coach's arrest and hopes he "gets better."
Wild
August 28, 2015
Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo.

Wild's Yeo maintains support for Sydor after arrest

Wild coach Mike Yeo said there's no plan to hire another assistant coach after Darryl Sydor was arrested Aug. 20 for drunken driving with his 12-year-old son in the car.
Wild
August 24, 2015
Assistant coach Darryl Sydor is being let go by the Wild.

Wild assistant coach Darryl Sydor enters treatment center

Sydor faces drunken driving charges with child endangerment factor.
North Metro
August 22, 2015
Booking mugshots for Darryl Sydor.

Wild assistant coach Sydor charged with drunken driving

Minnesota Wild assistant coach Darryl Sydor was arrested Thursday in Anoka County under suspicion of drunken driving as he gave his 12-year-old son a ride to the son's hockey game. His blood alcohol level was nearly four times the legal limit.
Wild
August 16, 2015
Brett Bulmer re-signed to one-year deal

Brett Bulmer re-signed to one-year deal

Brett Bulmer, a 2010 second-round pick, scored a disappointing four goals and 12 assists in 53 games with the Iowa Wild last season.
Wild
August 12, 2015
Wild single-game tickets go on sale Sept. 19

Wild single-game tickets go on sale Sept. 19

The team will have part of its training camp in Duluth.
Gophers
August 10, 2015
Former Gophers defenseman Mike Reilly is only 22 and just signed with the Wild a month ago after becoming a free agent.

Sunday Q&A: Outdoors opportunity offers Mike Reilly a familiar shot

There is one area in which Mike Reilly has more experience than virtually all his new Wild teammates: big-time outdoor hockey.
Sports
August 7, 2015
A person familiar with the police investigation of Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane tells the Associated Press that it involves something that hap

Blackhawks star Patrick Kane investigated by police

Police were seen entering his home; one report said it was a rape investigation.
Wild
August 6, 2015
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bob McGill, right, applies his stick to the back of Minnesota North Stars center Neal Broten in the first period of thei

Rand: Outdoors or in, long rivalry with Blackhawks burns

Wild vs. Blackhawks is becoming a pretty good (albeit one-sided, so far) rivalry thanks to three consecutive playoff meetings. But North Stars vs. Blackhawks was the stuff of legends.