2008-09 Northwest Division fantasy preview

Jim Wilkie previews the Northwest Division from a fantasy perspective.

Wild acquire Zidlicky, sign Brunette to multiyear contract

The Wild acquired defenseman Marek Zidlicky from the Predators in exchange for forward Ryan Jones and a second-round pick in the 2009 draft.

Potential unrestricted free agents list

An unofficial list of potential players set to become unrestricted free agents on July 1. The NHL is set to release its official list of free agents later this month.

Wild general manager hopes to re-sign Rolston by week's end

The top priority for the Minnesota Wild is to sign forward Brian Rolston before he can become a free agent.

What does future hold for those that didn't reach second round?

For those who didn't make it to the second round, there can be a range of emotion that runs from embarrassment to shock and even to satisfaction. Here's a look at where the eight teams out find themselves as they head into the offseason.

Wild-Avalanche Preview

Wild-Avalanche Preview

Despite third period troubles, Theodore strong in net for Avalanche

Despite third period troubles, Theodore strong in net for Avalanche

Carney's slap shot helps youthful Wild breathe sigh of relief vs. Avs

Keith Carney scored on a slap shot 14 seconds into overtime to lift the Wild to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night, tying the series 1-1 and giving a huge sigh of relief to more than 19,000 towel-waving fans.

...Johnsson (5), of Sweden, joins teammates, back from left, Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Mikko Koivu, of Finland, Keith Carney, and Brian Rolston, after Koivu scored a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period...

Theodore, Avs win in shootout, set playoff rematch with Wild

Wojtek Wolski and Joe Sakic scored shootout goals, Jose Theodore stopped both of Minnesota's shootout attempts and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Sunday, setting up a first-round playoff matchup between the teams.

Sharks survive shootout for franchise-best ninth straight win

Patrick Marleau saved the game in overtime and scored the winner in the shootout for the Sharks, who won their franchise-record ninth straight game, 3-2 over the Wild on Sunday.

Cullen has goal, assist as Canes tame Wild

Matt Cullen had a goal and an assist to lead the surging Carolina Hurricanes past the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Thursday night.

Wild beat the Panthers for sixth straight time

Mikko Koivu, Stephane Veilleux and Brent Burns scored and the Minnesota Wild won 3-2 over the Florida Panthers on Friday night.

Goals from Flames' Langkow, Conroy enough to knock off Wild

Daymond Langkow and Craig Conroy scored, Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 38 shots and Calgary beat Minnesota 2-1 Sunday to replace the Wild atop the Northwest Division.

Khabibulin posts shutout as streaking Blackhawks blank Wild

Nikolai Khabibulin made 38 saves for his first shutout in nearly a year and rookie Dave Bolland scored two goals to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night.