2009–10 Minnesota Wild season
Encyclopedia
The 2009–10
is the Wild's tenth
season
in the National Hockey League
. On May 22, Chuck Fletcher
was named as the new general manager of the Wild, replacing Doug Risebrough
. On June 16, the Wild named Todd Richards
as the new head coach, replacing Jacques Lemaire
, who had stepped down in April. On August 30, the Wild unveiled their new third jersey, which they debuted on October 21 against the Colorado Avalanche
.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Wild. Stats reflect time with Wild only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Wild only.
during the 2009–10 season.
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in Montreal, Quebec
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2009–10 NHL season
The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010...
is the Wild's tenth
Minnesota Wild seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Minnesota Wild professional ice hockey club of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Wild have completed in the NHL since their inception in 2000....
season
Season (sports)
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in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. On May 22, Chuck Fletcher
Chuck Fletcher
Chuck Fletcher is the current general manager of the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League, a post he has held since May 21, 2009...
was named as the new general manager of the Wild, replacing Doug Risebrough
Doug Risebrough
Douglas John Risebrough is a former player, coach, and general manager in the National Hockey League. In his 31 years in the NHL, he has been involved with the Stanley Cup Playoffs 25 times...
. On June 16, the Wild named Todd Richards
Todd Richards (ice hockey)
Todd M. Richards is an assistant coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Ice hockey franchise, and the former head coach of the Minnesota Wild. He was formerly an American professional ice hockey defenceman and the head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL...
as the new head coach, replacing Jacques Lemaire
Jacques Lemaire
Jacques Gerard Lemaire is a former ice hockey forward for the Montreal Canadiens and a long-time coach, most notably with the New Jersey Devils and the Minnesota Wild.-Playing career:...
, who had stepped down in April. On August 30, the Wild unveiled their new third jersey, which they debuted on October 21 against the Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
.
Pre-season
| 2009 Pre-season Game Log: 3–4–0 (Home: 2–1–0 ; Road: 1–3–0) | ||||||||||
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| 1 | September 15 | Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 - 3 | St. Louis Blues | Khudobin | 0-1-0 | http://wild.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2009010006 | |||
| 2 | September 18 | Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 - 2 | Minnesota Wild | Backstrom | 1-1-0 | http://wild.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2009010033 | |||
| 3 | September 20 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
0 - 3 | Minnesota Wild | Khudobin | 2-1-0 | http://wild.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2009010045 | |||
| 4 | September 21 | Minnesota Wild | 1 - 5 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Harding | 2-2-0 | http://wild.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2009010057 | |||
| 5 | September 24 | St. Louis Blues | 4 - 1 | Minnesota Wild | Backstrom | 2-3-0 | http://wild.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2009010079 | |||
| 6 | September 25 | Minnesota Wild | 3 - 4 | Chicago Blackhawks | Harding | 2-4-0 | http://wild.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2009010083 | |||
| 7 | September 29 | Minnesota Wild | 5 - 4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Backstrom | 3-4-0 | http://wild.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2009010102 | ||
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Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Regular season | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 80 | 22 | 49 | 71 | -2 | 50 | |
| 82 | 25 | 36 | 61 | -5 | 12 | |
| 73 | 18 | 36 | 54 | -19 | 34 | |
| 78 | 6 | 37 | 43 | -16 | 67 | |
| 79 | 20 | 22 | 42 | -2 | 44 | |
| † | 55 | 25 | 12 | 37 | 1 | 12 |
| ‡ | 60 | 13 | 22 | 35 | -1 | 28 |
| 73 | 16 | 17 | 33 | -12 | 40 | |
| 82 | 9 | 23 | 32 | -3 | 22 | |
| 74 | 13 | 8 | 21 | -8 | 52 | |
| 80 | 1 | 19 | 20 | -8 | 43 | |
| 47 | 3 | 17 | 20 | -15 | 32 | |
| 81 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -10 | 36 | |
| 70 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -6 | 66 | |
| ‡ | 52 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 26 |
| † | 42 | 9 | 5 | 14 | -9 | 16 |
| † | 49 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 6 |
| † | 19 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -2 | 10 |
| 32 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | |
| 64 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -14 | 38 | |
| 57 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -12 | 105 | |
| 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 0 | |
| ‡ | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| ‡ | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 8 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | |
| 51 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 90 | |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 9 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 12 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 60 | 3489 | 26 | 23 | 8 | 158 | 2.72 | 1632 | .903 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| 25 | 1300 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 66 | 3.05 | 692 | .905 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| 3 | 101 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2.97 | 34 | .853 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.87 | 48 | .979 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Wild. Stats reflect time with Wild only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Wild only.
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
| Guillaume Latendresse Guillaume Latendresse -International:-Personal life:His older brother, Olivier, plays for the Abbotsford Heat and was signed by the Phoenix Coyotes. On February 18, 2008, Olivier was acquired by the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:... |
NHL Third Star of the Week | January 18, 2010 |
Milestones
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| Player | Milestone | Reached |
Transactions
The Wild have been involved in the following transactions2009–10 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2009–10 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable.-Retirement:-Free agency:Note: This...
during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 26, 2009 | To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 1st-round pick (#12 overall) in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... (Calvin de Haan Calvin de Haan Calvin de Haan is a Canadian major junior ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League . He was selected 12th overall by the New York Islanders during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... ) |
To Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... 1st-round pick (#16 overall) in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... (Nick Leddy Nick Leddy Nick Leddy is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, currently playing with the Chicago Blackhawks organization. He was drafted in the 1st round, 16th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. According to projections, Leddy has enormous potential as an offensive... ) 3rd-round pick (#77 overall) in 2009 (Matt Hackett Matt Hackett (ice hockey) Matthew Hackett is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 3rd round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... ) 7th-round pick (#182 overall) in 2009 (Erik Haula) |
| June 27, 2009 | To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... 4th-round pick (#99 overall) in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... (Kyle Bigos) 5th-round pick (#133 overall) in 2009 (Olivier Roy Olivier Roy (ice hockey) Olivier Bellavance-Roy is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently playing in the Edmonton Oilers organization. Roy was drafted in the 5th round in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers... ) |
To Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was selected by in the 7th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 214th overall by the Oilers after being passed over in the 2002 draft.-Junior career:Brodziak spent... 6th-round pick (#161 overall) in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... (Darcy Kuemper Darcy Kuemper Darcy Kuemper is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the NHL. He was selected by the Wild in the 6th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... ) |
| October 18, 2009 | To Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... Alexander Fallstrom Craig Weller Craig Weller Craig Weller is a professional ice hockey defenseman/right wing.-Playing career:Weller was the St. Louis Blues 5th round choice, 167th overall, in the 2000 NHL Draft... 2nd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Chuck Kobasew Chuck Kobasew Nicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:... |
| November 23, 2009 | To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Benoît Pouliot Benoit Pouliot Benoît Robert Pouliot is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Guillaume Latendresse Guillaume Latendresse -International:-Personal life:His older brother, Olivier, plays for the Abbotsford Heat and was signed by the Phoenix Coyotes. On February 18, 2008, Olivier was acquired by the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:... |
| February 12, 2010 | To Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... Kim Johnsson Kim Johnsson Kim Johnsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent.-Playing career:... Nick Leddy Nick Leddy Nick Leddy is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, currently playing with the Chicago Blackhawks organization. He was drafted in the 1st round, 16th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. According to projections, Leddy has enormous potential as an offensive... |
To Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Cam Barker Cam Barker Cameron Barker is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was selected third overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and spent four seasons with the club before being traded to the Wild in 2010... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... Eric Belanger Eric Belanger Éric Bélanger is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... 2nd-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
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Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Greg Zanon Greg Zanon Greg Zanon is a professional ice hockey player for the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild.-Playing career:Greg Zanon was drafted in the 5th round, 156th overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators... |
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $5.8 million |
| Martin Havlat Martin Havlat Martin Havlát is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
6 years, $30 million |
| Shane Hnidy Shane Hnidy Shane Hnidy is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. On August 31, 2011, it was announced that Hnidy would be part of the radio broadcast team for the Winnipeg Jets, formerly the Atlanta Thrashers, which was one of his former teams.-Playing career:Shane Hnidy played junior hockey... |
Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Jamie Fraser Jamie Fraser Jamie Fraser is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for HDD Olimpija Ljubljana of the Austrian Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Jaime Sifers Jaime Sifers James T. Sifers is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Adler Mannheim of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Duncan Milroy Duncan Milroy Duncan Milroy is an Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for Krefeld Pinguine in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
Ingolstadt ERC | undisclosed |
| Jon DiSalvatore Jon DiSalvatore Jon DiSalvatore is a professional ice hockey player currently with the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League... |
Lowell Devils Lowell Devils The Lowell Devils, formerly known as the Lowell Lock Monsters from 1998 to 2006, were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League playing in Lowell, Massachusetts at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. In 2006, they were purchased by the New Jersey Devils franchise and renamed to the Lowell... |
undisclosed |
| Wade Dubielewicz Wade Dubielewicz Wade Roger Dubielewicz , is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender, who is currently plays for the Cologne Sharks in Germany... |
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
undisclosed |
| Nathan Smith | Lake Erie Monsters Lake Erie Monsters The Lake Erie Monsters are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They began play in the 2007–08 AHL season at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio... |
1 year |
| Ryan Lannon Ryan Lannon Ryan Lannon is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the KalPa Kuopio of the Finnish Elite League .-Playing career:... |
San Antonio Rampage San Antonio Rampage The San Antonio Rampage are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League based in San Antonio, Texas. They are the top affiliate of the Florida Panthers of the NHL. Their home arena is the AT&T Center.-History:... |
1 year |
| Petr Sykora Petr Sýkora Petr Sýkora is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League . Sýkora has previously played in the NHL for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota Wild. He is a two-time Stanley Cup... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
1 year, $1.6 million |
| Bjorn Krupp Bjorn Krupp Bjorn Krupp is an American professional ice hockey defenceman.He is currently playing for Kölner Haie in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-External links:... |
Belleville Bulls Belleville Bulls The Belleville Bulls are a junior ice hockey team, founded in 1981 based in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. The team plays in the Eastern Division of the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.-History:... |
entry level contract |
| Andy Hilbert Andy Hilbert Andrew John Hilbert is a professional ice hockey forward who is currently in the New York Islanders organization.- Playing career :* Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 2nd round in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Casey Wellman Casey Wellman Casey Jay Wellman is an American professional ice hockey center for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League . He is currently assigned to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League. The native of Brentwood, California was signed to a two-year entry level contract on March 16, 2010 as... |
University of Massachusetts University of Massachusetts This article relates to the statewide university system. For the flagship campus often referred to as "UMass", see University of Massachusetts Amherst... |
entry-level contract |
| Nate Prosser Nate Prosser Nathanael Christian Prosser is an American ice hockey defenseman, who was signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Wild after his senior season at Colorado College. Prosser made his National Hockey League debut for the Wild on April 5, 2010, against the Edmonton Oilers.-Career statistics:-External... |
Colorado College Colorado College The Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell... |
entry-level contract |
| Jarod Palmer Jarod Palmer Jarod James Palmer is an American professional ice hockey Forward currently playing with the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League. He is a native of Fridley, Minnesota and is under contract with the Minnesota Wild with a one-year entry-level contract as a free agent. In high school, Palmer... |
Miami University Miami University Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S... |
1 year entry-level contract |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Marian Gaborik Marian Gaborik Marián Gáborík is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He began his career in the Slovak Extraliga with HC Dukla Trenčín for two seasons before being drafted third overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the... |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
5 years, $37.5 million |
| Stephane Veilleux | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Kurtis Foster Kurtis Foster Kurtis Foster is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Peter Olvecky Peter Olvecký Peter Ölvecky is a Slovak professional ice hockey forward currently playing for KalPa in the SM-liiga.-Playing career:Ölvecky was drafted by the Minnesota Wild at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, 78th overall... |
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Krys Kolanos | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year |
| Martin Skoula Martin Skoula Martin Škoula is a professional ice hockey defenceman, currently with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.- Playing career :... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
1 year, $575,000 |
| Marc-André Bergeron Marc-André Bergeron Marc-André Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Career:... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
1 year, $750,000 |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Andrew Ebbett Andrew Ebbett Andrew Ebbett is a ice hockey centre for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:Undrafted, Ebbett played collegiate hockey with the University of Michigan of the CCHA. After captaining the Wolverines in his senior year, Ebbett was signed as a free agent by the Ottawa... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
November 21, 2009 |
Lost via Waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Tyler Cuma Tyler Cuma Tyler Cuma is a Canadian major junior ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League . He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the first round, 23rd overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.... |
undisclosed |
| Clayton Stoner Clayton Stoner Clayton Stoner is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild with the 79th pick of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... |
undisclosed |
| Danny Irmen Danny Irmen Danny Irmen is an ice hockey right winger who played for the Minnesota Gophers. He is currently playing for the Bolzano-Bozen Foxes.-External links:... |
undisclosed |
| Benoit Pouliot Benoit Pouliot Benoît Robert Pouliot is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
undisclosed |
| Robbie Earl Robbie Earl Robert "Robbie" Wayne Earl is an American professional ice hockey forward . He most recently played for the Minnesota Wild's affiliate, the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League.-Early:... |
undisclosed |
| Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was selected by in the 7th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 214th overall by the Oilers after being passed over in the 2002 draft.-Junior career:Brodziak spent... |
3 years |
| Josh Harding Josh Harding Josh Harding is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League.- Playing career :... |
1 year, $1.1 million |
| Cal Clutterbuck Cal Clutterbuck Calvin Shane Clutterbuck, is a Canadian ice hockey winger currently playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League . He is notable for having "the prototypical hockey player name" according to Don Cherry.... |
3 years, $4.2 million contract extension |
| Clayton Stoner Clayton Stoner Clayton Stoner is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild with the 79th pick of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... |
2 years, $1.1 million contract extension |
| Marek Zidlicky Marek Zidlicky Marek Zidlicky is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Marek Zidlicky was selected 176th overall, in the sixth round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft on June 24, 2001... |
3 years, $12 million contract extension |
| Matt Hackett Matt Hackett (ice hockey) Matthew Hackett is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 3rd round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
3 year entry-level contract |
Draft picks
Minnesota's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
in Montreal, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
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| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 16 (from Columbus via NY Islanders) | Nick Leddy Nick Leddy Nick Leddy is an American professional ice hockey defenseman, currently playing with the Chicago Blackhawks organization. He was drafted in the 1st round, 16th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. According to projections, Leddy has enormous potential as an offensive... |
(D) | Eden Prairie High School Eden Prairie High School Eden Prairie High School is a four-year public high school located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The present high school opened in 1981 and was significantly added to in 1990, 1994 and 1997. Eden Prairie High School has been graduating students for over seventy years. The school was named a Blue... (United States High School) |
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| 3 | 77 (from NY Islanders via Columbus) | Matt Hackett Matt Hackett (ice hockey) Matthew Hackett is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 3rd round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft... |
(G) | Plymouth Whalers Plymouth Whalers The Plymouth Whalers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They play out of Compuware Arena in Plymouth, Michigan, USA.-History:... (Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 4 | 103 | Kristopher Foucault | (LW) | Calgary Hitmen Calgary Hitmen The Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner... (Western Hockey League Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 4 | 116 (from Boston) | Alexander Fällström | (F) | Shattuck-St. Mary's (United States High School) | |
| 6 | 161 (from Edmonton) | Darcy Kuemper Darcy Kuemper Darcy Kuemper is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the NHL. He was selected by the Wild in the 6th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
(G) | Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium.... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 6 | 163 | Jere Sallinen Jere Sallinen Jere Sallinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for Espoo Blues of the SM-liiga. He was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 6th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.... |
(RW/LW) | Espoo Blues Espoo Blues The Blues are an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga. They play in Espoo, Finland at the Barona Areena.-Team history:The club was established in February 1984 as Kiekko-Espoo and played their first season in 1984-1985 in the Finnish Second Division... (SM-Liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
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| 7 | 182 (from NY Islanders) | Erik Haula | (LW) | Shattuck-St. Mary's (United States High School) | |
| 7 | 193 | Anthony Hamburg | (C) | Dallas Stars (Midget AAA) | |
Final roster
Updated April 9, 2010.|}