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End of an era: Koivu won't return to Wild next season
The Wild is moving on from longtime captain and franchise scoring leader Mikko Koivu, announcing Friday he won't be re-signed after 15 seasons.
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Center of attention: Johansson ready for position switch with Wild
Marcus Johansson trains with Wild players Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek when they are home in Sweden, for the summers. He's also worked with coach Dean Evason.
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What on earth are GM Bill Guerin and the Wild doing?
Wednesday's news that the Wild sent Eric Staal to Buffalo in exchange for Marcus Johansson was a head-scratching moment.
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Wild trades fan-favorite Staal to Buffalo for Johansson
Eric Staal has played 16 NHL seasons, including the past four in Minnesota. He was traded to the Sabres for Marcus Johansson, a 10-year veteran who had nine goals in 60 games last season.
Gophers
Big decision went swimmingly for U.S. Hall of Fame nominee Jenny Potter
The Edina native always wanted to be an Olympian, and she struck gold by picking hockey over swimming as a teenager.
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Defenseman Brodin's new deal could help Wild deal for offense
Jonas Brodin agreeing to a seven-year contract extension could lead to the Wild using its depth on defense to make a deal for a high-end offensive player.
Gophers
NHL veteran Martin rejoins U, this time as a coach
Paul Martin, an Elk River native who played 14 NHL seasons, will be an undergraduate assistant for his alma mater.
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Blais, Potter among four named to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Dean Blais won two NCAA titles at North Dakota while Jenny Potter was a four-time Olympian.
Gophers
Motzko, Gophers men's hockey team await Big Ten football decision
As the conference reportedly inched toward having football start in October, Minnesota coach Bob Motzko was cautiously optimistic that hockey decisions will soon follow.
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New Wild center Bjugstad arrives with 'something to prove'
A native Minnesotan, Nick Bjugstad was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins after an injury-plagued season.
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Former Gophers, Blaine standout Bjugstad acquired by Wild
Nick Bjugstad, 28, has one season remaining on a six-year, $24.6 million contract before he will become an unrestricted free agent.
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Bruce Boudreau: 'I don't want to end ... by being let go in February'
Ex-Wild coach Bruce Boudreau could probably make a good living by talking about hockey on TV, as he's been doing. But that's not where his heart is at.
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Wild's Dumba wins King Clancy Memorial Trophy
The defenseman, who has been active in trying to eradicate racial injustice in hockey, was given the award to a player who "best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice."
Gophers
Led by Minnesota, influence of college hockey keeps growing in NHL
More than 200 former college players were on NHL rosters as the postseason began, and many, including several Minnesotans, are emerging as standouts.
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East Grand Forks is runner-up to El Paso in Hockeyville USA 2020 contest
The Minnesota community will receive $30,000 in arena upgrades, while the Texas city earned the grand prize of $150,000 in the online competition.
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Wild hires assistant coaches Chabot, McLean
The Wild hired two assistant coaches and extended the contract of three others Wednesday.
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New Wild goalie coach has huge task after 2019-20 struggles
In announcing two weeks ago that the Wild was parting ways with longtime goalie coach Bob Mason, general manager Bill Guerin managed to be blunt while still taking the high road.
Duluth
Mark Sertich, world's oldest hockey player, dies at 99 in Duluth
Mark Sertich was 99 when he died surrounded by family and friends in the Duluth house where he grew up and lived independently up until his last days. He skated until last month.
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Walker impatiently waiting for word on when Gophers hockey will start
Though the Gophers are scheduled to start their season Oct. 3 against Bemidji State, captain Sammy Walker knows chances of an on-time start are slim.
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With another team leaving, future of WCHA men looks iffy
With seven teams leaving and Alaska Anchorage dropping the sport following the upcoming season, Commissioner Bill Robertson faces a monumental challenge to keep the conference alive.
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Around the NHL
- Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series
- Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas
- Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead
- Utah hockey fans welcome the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home
- Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons
- A day later, 'The Save' still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's NHL playoff heroics
- Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
- Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
- Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2
- Bobrovsky makes incredible save during Panthers-Lightning playoff game
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