2004: THE 'NEXT' REPORT CARD

When you predict future success, sometimes you mess up. Let's evaluate ourselves.

2003: THE 'NEXT' ONES

Who was poised to break out circa 2003?

NHL PREVIEW

...28–10 Coach: Jacques Lemaire First, F Brian Rolston left via free agency; now RW Marian Gaborik (42 goals) is eyeing the exit. He'll be gone if Minny doesn't sign him...

CLIP REEL: DOMINIK HASEK

...on the superbly sublime style of Mr. Hasek. Remember the Hasek vs. Roy fight? Hasek flips Marian Gaborik. Keith Tkachuk mauls Hasek in the corner and a brawl results. Nice Hasek tribute montage. Owen...

September (SWAN?) Song

The World Cup offers the best hockey on Earth. Catch it while you can.

Story | August 15, 2004

Ever since arriving in Minnesota, Marian Gaborik has been the horse that will carry the Wild to the Cup. Read more on the...

NEXT Ones

Here's the athletes to watch for in 2003.