Let the blaming begin: Why did the Wild fail?

Let's Play Hockey posted 4/21/2008 from talksportswithben.blogspot.com [flag]

It's been a tough couple of days for the Minnesota Wild and its fans alike, and it's not going to get any better as the summer wears on. After a season filled with so much expectation and promises, it was over just like that after a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. So many questions remain, and the one that everybody is asking is: Who's the blame for the Wild's ... [link]

Let the blaming begin: Why did the Wild fail?

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"Hockey playoff game bumped by Principal infomercial" by Parting Schotts

Deadspin found this 4/20/2008 on www.dailygazette.com

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IllegalCurve.com found this 4/21/2008 on www.startribune.com

Jacques Lemaire was noncommittal about returning after Saturday's loss, but Doug Risebrough says the coach has great passion for the sport and his role.

"Justin" Case You Missed It - 4/17

Defence21 posted 4/21/2008 from www.faceoff-factor.com

A brief look at all NHL games played on Thursday and a video of the Game of the Night. Game of the Night: PHI 4 – WSH 3 2OT BOS 5 – MTL 1 DAL 3 – ANA 1 COL 3 – MIN 2 SJ 4 – CGY 3

Wild Vs Avalanche Game 6 Preview

Defence21 posted 4/21/2008 from www.faceoff-factor.com

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Q : What Do Pam Ewing & Phil Mushnick Have In Common?

The Meaningful Collateral found this 4/21/2008 on www.cantstopthebleeding.com

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Hockey transactions
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