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Wild reaches deal with prospect Chase Lang; other signing news
The Wild signed one of its three 2014 sixth-round picks Tuesday
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Wild assistants Wilson, Sydor won't be back behind the bench
While general manager Chuck Fletcher had said he has ideas regarding the makeup of the coaching staff, new Wild coach Bruce Boudreau would be given "free rein" when it came to his chief lieutenants.
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Wild replacing assistants Wilson, Sydor; Brunette moving to front office
Assistant coach Darby Hendrickson and goalie coach Bob Mason will sign new contracts and return to the club in their same roles. Former interim coach John Torchetti has interviews lined up elsewhere.
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Boudreau in town for round of meetings, including with Parise, Suter
The Wild coach, who threw out the first pitch at Thursday's Twins game, is in town for meetings with management and players.
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Wild signs Hungarian goalie Adam Vay
Vay will compete with Steve Michalek and Brody Hoffman for a minor league job.
Best ever: Louisiana restaurant called 'Boudreau and Thibodeau's Cajun Cookin'
Columnist Chip Scoggins was working on a piece about local coaches. He typed "Boudreau and Thibodeau" into a Google search ... and look what he found.
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Scoggins: Strong Minnesota coaching quartet inspires confidence
In sports, strong coaches anchor organizations by giving them credibility, direction and decisive leadership. They often become the face of their organizations, even more than their star players.
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Gallery: Wild introduces new coach Bruce Boudreau
The Wild introduced its new coach Bruce Boudreau on Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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The Bruce Boudreau file
A closer look at the Wild's new head coach.
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Is Bruce Boudreau the Wild's version of Mike Zimmer?
New Wild coach Bruce Boudreau has a fiery personality like Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, but the two are also well known for loving their players.
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Former player about Boudreau: 'He just cares about people'
Former Hastings star and Gophers hockey player Danny Welch played his first professional games for the Manchester (N.H.) Monarchs of the AHL in 2002 under an up-and-coming coach named Bruce Boudreau.
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Fiery, funny and a bit profane: Wild coach Boudreau is a hockey lifer
Talk to a half-dozen of Bruce Boudreau's friends and, without fail, they all describe the new Wild coach the same way: "an everyman … unassuming … not a self-promoter … no ego … honest … just a good, good guy."
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What they say about Boudreau
A sampling of comments about new Wild coach Bruce Boudreau from former colleagues and players.
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'Best option' to 'incompetent,' Wild fans weigh in on Boudreau
Many Wild supporters are hopeful new coach Bruce Boudreau will help take the franchise to the next level, but others are skeptical.
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Bruce Boudreau's career coaching record
A look at Boudreau's wins, losses and playoffs appearances.
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Official press release: Wild hires Boudreau
The Wild landed its top choice, a coach who led Anaheim and Washington to eight division titles.
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Boudreau expected to interview with Ottawa; Wild coaching update
Bruce Boudreau, considered to be the top guy on the Wild coaching search list, is being courted by Ottawa, where his daughter and granddaughter live. Meanwhile, Wild GM Chuck Fletcher has reportedly conducted a couple of phone interviews with candidates.
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Wild GM Fletcher travels to Southern California for coaching search
General manager Chuck Fletcher is usually patient and methodical. The fact he's being so aggressive about lining up interviews shows the urgency of the Wild's coaching search.
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Penguins hold off Capitals, win Game 3
Penguins 3, Capitals 2: Rookie goalie Matt Murray made a career-high 47 saves to help Pittsburgh edge Washington in Game 3. Murray, who is 5-1 in the Stanley Cup playoffs, spoke afterwards.
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Wild GM Fletcher talks to Boudreau, Torchetti; Yeo talks to Ottawa
Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher met with the Wild's interim coach today and also got permission from Anaheim to talk with its recently fired coach.
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Around the NHL
- Noah Hanifin breaks late tie, Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
- Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal
- Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
- NHL players are refining the art of the bank shot via ricochet off the masks of the goaltenders
- Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round
- Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs
- Toronto clinches top spot in PWHL with 4-1 win over Minnesota
- Hurricanes' depth proves critical to secure 2nd-round playoff matchup against the Rangers
- Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier score goals and Predators stay alive with 2-1 win over Canucks
- Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round
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