http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=78Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:05:25 -0400 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16024 As a Wild fan, I am resigned because Rolston did not re-sign. Granted 4 years at $5 million per season is a ton of money, in my opinion, the Wild should have ponied up given the fact that they made a mistake by not re-signing him last offseason or during the regular season when they could have and probably have gotten away with paying $4 million for 3 years. This franchise and their management h Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:03:50 -0400Minnesota Wild http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15973 "We cannot win the Northwest Division on July 1. But we can lose it. " - Doug Risebrough. So ends his latest blog at www.nhl.wild.com. This is a very interesting read and a rare inside look at how the Wild approach free agency. Here's to not losing the NW Division Doug! Go Wild!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:13:30 -0400Minnesota Wild http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15934 "It's the most wonderful time of the year. . ." A popular verse to one of Christmas' most played songs during the holiday. Well, for hockey fans, the beginning of free agency ranks right up there with Christmas, the start of the NHL season, the start of the NHL playoffs and the appearance of the Stanley Cup to the victor of the playoffs. The track record for the Wild, however, hasn't been one Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:41:43 -0400Minnesota Wild http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15893 The Wild are not buying it at the present time. Their negotiations with Rolston have stalled out and it appears likely that Brian will test the market. Rumors abound that he will allow the Wild to match any offer. Enter Plan B: the Wild will soon begin discussions with Demitra and his agent. Don't you just love free agency? With free agency inching ever so close, reports are now coming abou Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:51:46 -0400Minnesota Wild http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15803 Tyler Cuma. Love it? Like it? Hate it? Why. Who else would you liked to have seen of who was still available? Now it's your turn. I leave early Saturday for a fishing trip with my 80+ year old father out of state. Going to the east coast. So here's the deal. You guys are now the blogger. Within the thread, keep the chatter going regarding Wild draft picks, Minnesota players drafted an Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:51:32 -0400Minnesota Wild http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15802 Tyler Cuma was the best player available per TSN.ca when the Wild selected. As expected, they went for a defensemen. Love the pick? Hate the pick? What are your thoughts about trading up one spot with the Devils for a 3rd rounder next year? Keep the blogger informed on your thoughts regarding all of the draft picks and any potential developments regarding Brian Rolston while I am away. A Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:22:28 -0400Minnesota Wild http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15737 "I'm looking for my market value" is the quote from Brian Rolston in today's paper explaining why he turned down the Wild's latest undisclosed offer. The article went on to say that Rolston is not going to give the Wild a hometown discount because he wants to play in Minnesota. Rolston has played the last 3 years for $2.432 million annually. He is now 35 years old which entitles him to a guar Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:15:01 -0400Minnesota Wild http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15728 Boy, doing a mock draft was harder than I thought. Especially at position #24. Knowing the Wild needed help at defense, left wing and center, I had the following players available to choose from: G. Nemisz (C), J. Carlson (D), K. Petrov (LW), A. Ness (D), J. Eberle (C), D. Toews (LW), M. Sauve (C), Z. Dalpe (C), E. Karlsson (D), J. Arniel (C), N. Deschamps (C/LW) and Y. Sauve (D). Prior to th Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:42:37 -0400Minnesota Wild http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15720 O.K. Wild fans, the Wild are almost on the clock in the first annual all blogger mock draft. Here's what it looks like so far: 1. - Tampa Bay Lightning- Steven Stamkos C 2. - LA Kings- Zach Bogosian D 3. - Atlanta Thrashers- Drew Doughty D 4. - St.Louis Blues- Luke Schenn D 5. - New York Islanders- Nikita Filatov LW 6. - Columbus Blue Jackets- Alex Pietrangelo D 7. - Toronto Maple Leafs- Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:02:18 -0400Minnesota Wild http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15684 Prior to becoming a blogger for hockeybuzz.com, I would sit down at the computer and research the internet to see if I could accurately predict who the Wild would pick in the draft. I have no numbers to support claims to being right, but I would guess that I often came up with a selection different than the Wild. Given the fact that I am only relying on published reports and mock drafts from the Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:48:15 -0400Minnesota Wild