Thomas Vanek Signs With Minnesota Wild

Possible foreshadowing of what was to come in the future? Here is Vanek, Parise and Suter all together before they were in the NHL

Chuck Fletcher has done it again. The Minnesota Wild signed Thomas Vanek today to a three year 19.5 million dollar deal, and in doing so brought the former Golden Gopher back to the State of Hockey.

As if you needed another reason to come out to the X, now you have another – to see the Austrian-born left-winger who led the Gophers to a national championship 11 years ago. For more info on the deal, here is the always excellent Michael Russo of the Star Tribune:

He has a full no-move clause and left money and term on the table from other teams. He'll earn $5.5 million in 2014-15, $6.5 million in 2015-16 and $7.5 million in 2016-17. He'll wear No. 26. 

Don’t know about you guys, but, as others have already said, we think this deal is vantastic.

Minnesota Wild Current Standings

Have you been to a Minnesota Wild game lately? Thursday was the last one for a month while the NHL goes on an an Olympic break. The Minnesota Wild are currently 31-21-7. They stand 4th in the Central Division.


Be sure to continue to watch the Olympics and keep an eye on the Wild's very own Zach Parise, who was named U.S. Olympic hockey captain. GO USA!

October 3rd, 2013: MN Wild Opener

The Wild Opener is approaching quickly! And I have one thing to say about that, THANK GOSH!


Minnesota Wild tickets everywhere are flying off the shelves. It's a good thing you stopped by my blog, because I have found you a great selection of tickets. Buy your tickets today to see Zach Parise and Mikko Koivu back in action in their first FULL season together. And judging for how last season went, it's going to be another great one.

No lock out, no problem. Can't wait to sit my butt down at the Xcel Energy Center and watch some hockey.

In the home opener, the Minnesota Wild will play the Los Angeles Kings. The game is set for Thursday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN.

Meet Zach Parise at Rosedale Best Buy!

What is better than getting to meet famous people? Nothin. 

Our newest, favorite Wild player, Zach Parise, is scheduled to appear at the Best Buy in Roseville at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 19. (1643 County Road B2, Roseville, MN 55113)

Do NOT miss this chance of a lifetime!

Have your picture taken with Zach Parise, no autographs, but that's okay, a picture says a thousand words!

Here's the lowdown: First 400 fans to collect a wristband will get their chance to have his or her picture taken with Zach. Wristbands will be distributed for celebrity appearances 2 hours prior (noon) to the start time on a first come first serve basis, one wristband per person. The event is free and open to the public

I would TOTALLY take advantage of this great opportunity, but I'm going up to my cabin for the weekend. You all better get out to Roseville and meet the man who is going to lead the Wild to the Stanley Cup!

Pursuit of Zach Parise?

Zach Parise, the golden boy for the New Jersey Devils, will be a free agent this upcoming season. Parise has several Minnesota connections, including playing at Shattuck St.-Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota. His dad, J.P., played for the Minnesota North Stars and coached the team, as well as coached at Shattuck St.-Mary's. Parise is a star in the NHL and will be courted by numerous teams. Can the Minnesota Wild make a push for Parise?