10 Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com Yahoo! Sports http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Minnesota Wild. Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Minnesota Wild News http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/min Wild Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) <p><p>Twenty-three games now and Wild center James Sheppard has yet to score a goal during a season he was supposed to break out under a new offensive-minded coach.</p> <p>This is why left wing Colton Gillies, who played 45 games last season as a 19-year-old, is in the minors. The Wild doesn't want Gillies to follow in Sheppard's footsteps.</p> <p>"I told him after camp, 'Don't sit by the phone whenever there's an injury and wait for a call-up,'" Wild GM Chuck Fletcher told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "We don't want to just bring him up for a game here or two games there and send him down. We think mentally that would be even harder on him. </p> <p>"The goal has been for him to go down there, get a lot of ice time, play special teams and play in a lot more situations than he could here at... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:43:40 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,sportsxchange:20080101:nhl,article,teamreports-2009-nhl-min:1 AP Wild rally to beat Avalanche in a shootout (AP) Colorado Avalanche left winger Cody McLeod(notes), left, pursues the puck with Minnesota Wild defenseman Kim Johnsson(notes), of Sweden, right, as goalie Josh Harding(notes), back, looks on in the third period of the Wild's 3-2 shootout victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.

The Minnesota Wild got the best of the Colorado Avalanche -- again. Mikko Koivu and Andrew Ebbett scored in the shootout, and Josh Harding stopped both of Colorado's shooters to help the Wild beat the Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night for a home-and-home sweep. Eric Belanger and Guillamume Latendresse scored in regulation, and Harding made 20 saves for Minnesota, which beat Colorado 5-3 on Friday...


]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:42:16 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nhl,article,ap-2009112817.mincol.recap:1 Friday's Three Stars: Zeroes for Giggy, Kipper; Marleau trick (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13hhudqo6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Friday-s-Three-Stars-Zeroes-for-Giggy-Kipper-?urn=nhl,205331 No. 1 Star: J.S. Giguere, Anaheim Ducks The Chicago Blackhawks rolled into Anaheim with an eight-game winning... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:05:35 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-205331:1 AP Kobasew gets hat trick as Wild beat Avalanche 5-3 (AP) Colorado Avalanche right wing Chris Stewart(notes), foreground, celebrates his second-period goal against the Minnesota Wild as Avalanche's Ryan O'Reilly(notes), top, reacts during an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn.

Minnesota is happy to have Chuck Kobasew back. Kobasew had a hat trick and Andrew Brunette scored the winning goal on a power play midway through the third period Friday, leading the Wild past the Colorado Avalanche 5-3. Owen Nolan also scored and Niklas Backstrom stopped 31 shots for Minnesota in the opener of a home-and-home series.


]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:28:45 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nhl,article,ap-2009112730.colmin.recap:1 Wild place Havlat, Burns on IR (AP) The Minnesota Wild have placed right wing Martin Havlat and defenseman Brent Burns on injured reserve. Burns has been feeling the effects from a concussion and also had an illness this week. Havlat has been hampered by a hamstring injury. Havlat has been a disappointment after being signed to help make up for the scoring lost when Marian Gaborik left for the Rangers. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:15:54 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nhl,article,ap-wild-injuries:1 The 5 best, 5 worst NHL decisions in the last decade (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13jljlkds/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/The-5-best-5-worst-NHL-decisions-in-the-last-de?urn=nhl,205125 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-205125:1 AP Bruins edge Wild in shootout (AP) Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask(notes), of Finland, stop a Minnesota Wild shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn. Rask stopped five shots in overtime, including a point-blank chance from Mikko Koivu(notes), and three of four shots in the shootout. Boston won 2-1.

Sometimes it takes the first extended road trip for a hockey team to start coming together. That appears to be the case with the Boston Bruins. David Krejci scored the shootout winner, and rookie goalie Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots to help the Bruins win their fourth straight game, 2-1 over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night.


]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:52:06 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nhl,article,ap-2009112530.bosmin.recap:1 Puck Headlines: 'Game of the year' tonight; Wild mustaches (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13g4rvekk/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Headlines-Game-of-the-year-tonight-Wild?urn=nhl,204921 Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:55:39 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-204921:1 Puck Previews: Jackets seek rebound; Briere suspended (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13i9hakam/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Previews-Jackets-seek-rebound-Briere-susp?urn=nhl,204759 Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:53 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-204759:1 AP Wild trade Pouliot to Canadiens for Latendresse (AP) In this Nov. 6, 2008, photo, Minnesota Wild left winger Benoit Pouliot(notes) warms up before the Wild faced the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL hockey game in Denver. The Wild have traded former first-round draft choice Pouliot to the Montreal Canadiens for left wing Guillaume Latendresse(notes).

The Minnesota Wild traded former first-round draft choice Benoit Pouliot to Montreal for left wing Guillaume Latendresse on Monday. The 23-year-old Pouliot has been one of a handful of first-round disappointments for the Wild in recent years after being taken fourth overall in 2005. Defenseman A.J. Thelen, drafted in 2004, never played for the team and 2006 pick James Sheppard, a center, has not...


]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:38:58 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nhl,article,ap-canadiens-wildtrade:1 Puck Previews: Bruins, Blues seek streak; Lappy back in Denver (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13hpmhmcv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Previews-Bruins-Blues-seek-streak-Lappy-?urn=nhl,204453 Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:57:30 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-204453:1 Puck Headlines: Asking Bettman to resign; Chicago trade talk (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13ijkpq1u/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Headlines-Asking-Bettman-to-resign-Chicag?urn=nhl,204339 Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:23:17 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-204339:1 What We Learned: At quarter pole, NHL's biggest surprises (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13ivvfmeh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/What-We-Learned-At-quarter-pole-NHL-s-biggest-?urn=nhl,204284 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:40:41 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-204284:1 The Canadian Press Toews has two goals, assist as Blackhawks earn 5-2 win over Oilers (The Canadian Press) Edmonton Oilers' Gilbert Brule(notes), left, collects a roughing penalty for hitting the Chicago Blackhawks' Brian Campbell(notes) after the whistle during second period. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan

EDMONTON - The Chicago Blackhawks wanted to become a better road team. After opening their recent six-game trip with two wins in Alberta, it seems they have succeeded.


]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:02:00 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,capress:20080601:nhl,article,capress-hkn_blackhawks_oilers-204011427:1 Habs can get over .500 mark against Wings (CBC.ca) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:54:03 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,cbc:20090525:nhl,article,cbc-sports_hockey_habs_redwings-2000335195:1 Friday's Three Stars: Heatley's trick; Florida, Boston win in OT (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13hkrtbt7/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Friday-s-Three-Stars-Heatley-s-trick-Florida-?urn=nhl,204062 No. 1 Star: Dany Heatley, San Jose Sharks Coach Todd McLellan stacked his best players on the same line against... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:35 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-204062:1 AP Nolan's 2 goals give Wild 3-2 win over Islanders (AP) Minnesota Wild's Owen Nolan(notes), center, is upended between New York Islanders goalie Martin Biron(notes), left, and Mark Streit(notes), right, in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn. Nolan scored two goals to lead the Wilds to a 3-2 win over the Islanders.

In this transitional season, new Minnesota Wild coach Todd Richards and his staff have relied on veteran Owen Nolan more than any other player. His six goals are essentially a bonus. His experience and attitude are of the greatest value. Nolan's goal with 67 seconds remaining, his second of the game, sent the Wild to a 3-2 comeback victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night.


]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:06 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nhl,article,ap-2009112030.nyimin.recap:1 Puck Headlines: Russia Olympic favs; more no-goal controversy (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13im5f2mf/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Headlines-Russia-Olympic-favs-more-no-goa?urn=nhl,203733 Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:44:59 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-203733:1 AP Vrbata sparks Coyotes past Wild, 3-2 (AP) Minnesota Wild's Nick Schultz(notes), left, and Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan(notes) (19) race for the puck during the second period in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn. Phoenix won 3-2.

The Phoenix Coyotes found a quick and effective way to quiet a hostile crowd Wednesday night. Radim Vrbata had a goal and an assist, and Ilya Bryzgalov made 24 saves in the Coyotes' 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. But it was Scotty Upshall who ruined the home fans' fun. The Wild's Antti Miettinen tied it at 2 with 4:58 to play, but Phoenix countered 19 seconds later, with Upshall...


]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:32:04 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nhl,article,ap-2009111830.phomin.recap:1 Puck Previews: Howard vs. Stars; Kings host the Flyers (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13h6bo2j5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Previews-Howard-vs-Stars-Kings-host-the-?urn=nhl,203485 Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:00 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-203485:1 Wild call up ex-Gopher Irmen for possible debut (AP) The Minnesota Wild have recalled right wing Danny Irmen from their farm team. Irmen was playing for Houston in the AHL. The 25-year-old has six goals, including two game-winners, and four assists in 17 games for the Aeros this season. The native of Fargo, N.D., and former University of Minnesota star was a third-round draft pick by the Wild in 2003. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:38:47 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nhl,article,ap-wild-irmen:1 Puck Headlines: Avery too timid; Penguins defense hit again (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13ika4pj9/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Puck-Headlines-Avery-too-timid-Penguins-defens?urn=nhl,202846 Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:46 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-202846:1 Zetterberg's 9 points spur him to weekly award (CBC.ca) Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg was rewarded Monday for his nine points in the last seven days with the league's weekly first star award. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:29:46 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,cbc:20090525:nhl,article,cbc-sports_hockey_sp_hockey_stars-2000334153:1 What We Learned: Thus begins Carolina comeback; Zetter rules (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13igm9ue3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/What-We-Learned-Thus-begins-Carolina-comeback-?urn=nhl,202757 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:36:31 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-202757:1 Canadian clubs struggling: HNIC's Take 5 (CBC.ca) HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information in the hockey world, including the early struggles by Canadian clubs, New Jersey's chase for a record, and some unexpected praise for Eric Lindros. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:01:32 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,cbc:20090525:nhl,article,cbc-sports_hockey_sp_nhl_take_5-2000334073:1 The Canadian Press NHL roundup: Sunday's action on the ice (The Canadian Press) Carolina Hurricanes' Tuomo Ruutu(notes) (15), Joe Corvo(notes) (77) and Bryan Rodney (33) congratulate Ray Whitney(notes) (13) on his power-play goal in front of Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom(notes), left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. The Hurricanes won 5-4 in a shootout. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Karl B DeBlaker)

Jussi Jokinen helped the Carolina Hurricanes end a lengthy winless streak by doing what he does best.


]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:41:00 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,capress:20080601:nhl,article,capress-hkn_roundup-131440818:1 Three Stars: 'Canes win; Jokinen continues shootout mastery (Yahoo! Sports) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nhl/SIG=13hr9pa2p/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Three-Stars-Canes-win-Jokinen-continues-shoot?urn=nhl,202650 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:20:01 PST nhl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:nhl,article,yhoo-ept_sports_nhl_experts-202650:1 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:43:40 PST