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Wild
October 4, 2015
Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo.

Yeo misses Sunday's practice; Haula, Schroeder updates

With the opener coming Thursday, the Wild coach missed Sunday's practice for personal reasons. So the assistants ran a long, workmanlike practice.
Wild
October 3, 2015
Mikael Granlund (64) and Tim Schaller (59) fought for position in the first period. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - October 1, 20

Wild waits on Granlund to show his ability

Mikael Granlund, the young Finn who arrived with much hype, has shown hints of ability that hasn't fully emerged.
Wild
October 3, 2015
The Wild's Tyler Graovac, left.

Graovac, Reilly, Porter talk about remaining on Wild's roster

Tyler Graovac looks like he has made the Wild, and it's starting to look like Mike Reilly could at least be on the roster when the season begins Thursday.
Wild
October 2, 2015
Minnesota Wild center Tyler Graovac

Graovac still in Wild's roster mix, at least for now

Tyler Graovac called it a good sign that, with only two roster spots to trim, he isn't Iowa-bound yet.
Wild
October 2, 2015
Winnipeg Jets' Chris Thorburn, right, hits Minnesota Wild's Ryan Carter during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 201

Wild trims roster to 25, but it could be the opening night lineup

The Wild reassigned Zac Dalpe and placed Brett Bulmer and Tyson Strachan on waivers.
Wild
October 2, 2015
Zach Parise (11) skated away from the net after scoring a goal in the first period. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - October 1, 20

Wild ends preseason with 6-1 victory over Buffalo

Devan Dubnyk faced only 11 shots as the Wild, which scored 22 goals in six exhibition games, outshot Buffalo 42-11.
Wild
October 1, 2015
Chris Porter, left, in 2009.

Wild claims forward Porter off waivers

Veteran Chris Porter was a high school and college teammate of Zach Parise's.
Wild
October 1, 2015
The Wild's Tyler Graovac, left.

Postgame: Graovac leaves final positive impression as roster cuts loom

The rookie scored a goal and assist to help lead the Wild to a 6-1 preseason finale win over the Sabres.
Wild
October 1, 2015
Chris Porter (32) in 2013.

Wild claims Chris Porter off waivers from the Flyers

Porter, a fast, physical forward whom the Wild contemplated signing this past summer, is one of Zach Parise's best friends.
Wild
October 1, 2015
The Wild’s Charlie Coyle, seen here last season, will try to carry momentum from his strong preseason — he has five assists in four game

Versatile Coyle positions himself for success with the Wild

A fourth-year pro and 2010 San Jose Sharks first-round draft pick, Charlie Coyle, 23, has gotten used to bouncing from role to role with the Wild.
Wild
September 30, 2015
Wild center Erik Haula, left.

Wild notes: Haula is latest hit by injury bug

With opening night at Colorado a week away, the Wild's biggest objective in Thursday's exhibition-closing contest against Buffalo might be getting out of it injury-free.
Wild
September 30, 2015
Wild opening lineup becoming clearer; Haula injured

Wild opening lineup becoming clearer; Haula injured

The Wild's team-building in Duluth has come to an end, and the team will host its final exhibition game Thursday against Buffalo.
Gophers
September 30, 2015
Defenseman Mike Reilly

Rookie defenseman Reilly improving, trying to fit in with Wild

The 22-year-old former Gopher played his best preseason game Sunday against Winnipeg and showed coach Mike Yeo and the organization many of the tools in his arsenal.
Wild
September 29, 2015

Gallery: Wild 8, Winnipeg 1

The Wild played the Jets in Winnipeg Sunday winning 8-1.
Wild
September 29, 2015

Russo: Wild's golfing, practicing and enjoying the fun of Duluth

The Wild is in the midst of a three-day team-building trip that ends Wednesday with an open practice for the public.
Wild
September 29, 2015
Wild defenseman Tyson Strachan, right, battled the Blue Jackets' Alex Broadhurst for the puck during a Sept. 24 exhibition game.

Hard-nosed Strachan has a soft spot off the ice

Barring an injury, Tyson Strachan is still likely to start the season in Iowa. But 12 days into training camp, the 6-3, 205-pounder has earned respect He has a soft side, too.
Wild
September 28, 2015
Minnesota Wild's Matt Dumba.

Postgame: Dumba, Niederreiter, Coyle have big nights for Wild

Matt Dumba had four points and was plus-6 and Nino Niederreiter and Charlie Coyle were plus-5 each as the Wild beat the Jets' JV squad, 8-1
Wild
September 28, 2015
Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) and Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL preseason hoc

Wild throttles Jets 8-1 at Xcel in preseason action

The Jets brought their JV squad and the Wild took advantage by putting forth a clinic.
Wild
September 27, 2015
Minnesota Wild's Tyson Strachan, right, works for the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets' Alex Broadhurst during an NHL preseason hockey game in Colum

Wild cuts to 27, but roster battles remain

Tyler Graovac, Brett Bulmer, Mike Reilly and Tyson Strachan survived Sunday's cut but are fighting for one or two spots on the Wild roster.
Wild
September 27, 2015

Wild coach Yeo talks about Sunday's team cuts

The Wild coach talked for the first time since the Wild cut 17 players this morning.