2009–10 Minnesota Wild season
The 2009–10 Minnesota Wild season was the team's tenth season in the National Hockey League (NHL). On May 22, Chuck Fletcher was named as the new general manager of the Wild, replacing Doug Risebrough.[1] On June 16, the Wild named Todd Richards as the new head coach, replacing Jacques Lemaire, who had resigned from the position in April.[2] On August 30, the Wild unveiled their new third jersey, which they debuted on October 21 against the Colorado Avalanche.[3] The team ended its de facto policy of rotating the captaincy monthly by naming Mikko Koivu the team's permanent captain.
2009–10 Minnesota Wild | |
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Division | 4th Northwest |
2009–10 record | 38–36–8 |
Team information | |
General manager | Chuck Fletcher |
Coach | Todd Richards |
Captain | Mikko Koivu |
Alternate captains | Andrew Brunette Martin Havlat Kim Johnsson (Oct.–Feb.) Owen Nolan Nick Schultz Greg Zanon |
Arena | Xcel Energy Center |
Average attendance | 18,415 (101.9%) |
Preseason
2009 Pre-season Game Log: 3–4–0 (Home: 2–1–0 ; Road: 1–3–0) | ||||||||||
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# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Record | Recap | ||
1 | September 15 | Minnesota Wild | 1 - 3 | St. Louis Blues | Khudobin | 0-1-0 | ||||
2 | September 18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 0 - 2 | Minnesota Wild | Backstrom | 1-1-0 | ||||
3 | September 20 | Chicago Blackhawks | 0 - 3 | Minnesota Wild | Khudobin | 2-1-0 | ||||
4 | September 21 | Minnesota Wild | 1 - 5 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Harding | 2-2-0 | ||||
5 | September 24 | St. Louis Blues | 4 - 1 | Minnesota Wild | Backstrom | 2-3-0 | ||||
6 | September 25 | Minnesota Wild | 3 - 4 | Chicago Blackhawks | Harding | 2-4-0 | ||||
7 | September 29 | Minnesota Wild | 5 - 4 | Philadelphia Flyers | SO | Backstrom | 3-4-0 |
Regular season
The Wild allowed the most shorthanded goals in the League, with 13.[4]
Divisional standings
GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | ||
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1 | y – Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 49 | 28 | 5 | 272 | 222 | 103 |
2 | Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 43 | 30 | 9 | 244 | 233 | 95 |
3 | Calgary Flames | 82 | 40 | 32 | 10 | 204 | 210 | 90 |
4 | Minnesota Wild | 82 | 38 | 36 | 8 | 219 | 246 | 84 |
5 | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 27 | 47 | 8 | 214 | 284 | 62 |
Conference standings
R | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | Pts | |||
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1 | z – San Jose Sharks | 82 | 51 | 20 | 11 | 264 | 215 | 113 | ||
2 | y – Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 52 | 22 | 8 | 271 | 209 | 112 | ||
3 | y – Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 49 | 28 | 5 | 272 | 222 | 103 | ||
4 | Phoenix Coyotes | 82 | 50 | 25 | 7 | 225 | 202 | 107 | ||
5 | Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 44 | 24 | 14 | 229 | 216 | 102 | ||
6 | Los Angeles Kings | 82 | 46 | 27 | 9 | 241 | 219 | 101 | ||
7 | Nashville Predators | 82 | 47 | 29 | 6 | 225 | 225 | 100 | ||
8 | Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 43 | 30 | 9 | 244 | 233 | 95 | ||
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9 | St. Louis Blues | 82 | 40 | 32 | 10 | 225 | 223 | 90 | ||
10 | Calgary Flames | 82 | 40 | 32 | 10 | 204 | 210 | 90 | ||
11 | Anaheim Ducks | 82 | 39 | 32 | 11 | 238 | 251 | 89 | ||
12 | Dallas Stars | 82 | 37 | 31 | 14 | 237 | 254 | 88 | ||
13 | Minnesota Wild | 82 | 38 | 36 | 8 | 219 | 246 | 84 | ||
14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 32 | 35 | 15 | 216 | 259 | 79 | ||
15 | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 27 | 47 | 8 | 214 | 284 | 62 |
bold – Qualified for playoffs; y – Won division; z – Won conference (and division)
Game log
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Legend: Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Overtime/shootout loss (1 point) |
Playoffs
The Wild did not qualify for the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs, making it the second year in a row that they've missed the playoffs.
Player statistics
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes
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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
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†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 and records
Awards
Regular Season | |||||||||
Player | Award | Awarded | |||||||
Guillaume Latendresse[7] | NHL Third Star of the Week | January 18, 2010 |
Milestones
Regular Season | |||||||||
Player | Milestone | Reached | |||||||
Transactions
The Wild have been involved in the following transactions during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
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Claimed via waivers
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Lost via waivers
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Player signings
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Draft picks
Minnesota's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, Quebec.
Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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1 | 16 (from Columbus via NY Islanders) | Nick Leddy | (D) | ![]() |
Eden Prairie High School (USHS-MN) |
3 | 77 (from NY Islanders via Columbus) | Matt Hackett | (G) | ![]() |
Plymouth Whalers (OHL) |
4 | 103 | Kris Foucault | (LW) | ![]() |
Calgary Hitmen (WHL) |
4 | 116 (from Boston) | Alexander Fallstrom | (F) | ![]() |
Shattuck-Saint Mary's (USHS-MN) |
6 | 161 (from Edmonton) | Darcy Kuemper | (G) | ![]() |
Red Deer Rebels (WHL) |
6 | 163 | Jere Sallinen | (RW/LW) | ![]() |
Espoo Blues (SM-liiga) |
7 | 182 (from NY Islanders) | Erik Haula | (LW) | ![]() |
Shattuck-Saint Mary's (USHS-MN) |
7 | 193 | Anthony Hamburg | (C) | ![]() |
Dallas Stars (Midget AAA) |
Final roster
Updated April 9, 2010.[42]
# | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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23 | ![]() |
Cody Almond | C | L | 31 | 2007 | Calgary, Alberta |
32 | ![]() |
Niklas Backstrom | G | L | 42 | 2006 | Helsinki, Finland |
45 | ![]() |
Cam Barker | D | L | 34 | 2010 | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
24 | ![]() |
Derek Boogaard | LW | L | 38 | 2002 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
21 | ![]() |
Kyle Brodziak | C | R | 36 | 2009 | St. Paul, Alberta |
15 | ![]() |
Andrew Brunette (A) | LW | L | 47 | 2008 | Sudbury, Ontario |
8 | ![]() |
Brent Burns | D | R | 35 | 2003 | Ajax, Ontario |
22 | ![]() |
Cal Clutterbuck | RW | R | 33 | 2006 | Welland, Ontario |
31 | ![]() |
Wade Dubielewicz | G | L | 42 | 2009 | Invermere, British Columbia |
38 | ![]() |
Robbie Earl | LW | L | 35 | 2009 | Chicago, Illinois |
16 | ![]() |
Andrew Ebbett | C | L | 38 | 2009 | Vernon, British Columbia |
37 | ![]() |
Josh Harding | G | R | 36 | 2002 | Regina, Saskatchewan |
14 | ![]() |
Martin Havlat (A) | RW | L | 39 | 2009 | Mladá Boleslav, Czechoslovakia |
34 | ![]() |
Shane Hnidy | D | R | 45 | 2009 | Neepawa, Manitoba |
23 | ![]() |
Petr Kalus | LW | L | 33 | 2007 | Ostrava, Czechoslovakia |
12 | ![]() |
Chuck Kobasew | RW | R | 38 | 2009 | Osoyoos, British Columbia |
9 | ![]() |
Mikko Koivu (C) | C | L | 37 | 2001 | Turku, Finland |
48 | ![]() |
Guillaume Latendresse | RW | L | 33 | 2009 | Sainte-Catherine, Quebec |
20 | ![]() |
Antti Miettinen | RW | R | 40 | 2008 | Hämeenlinna, Finland |
11 | ![]() |
Owen Nolan (A) | RW | R | 48 | 2008 | Belfast, United Kingdom |
39 | ![]() |
Nate Prosser | D | R | 34 | 2010 | Elk River, Minnesota |
55 | ![]() |
Nick Schultz (A) | D | L | 38 | 2000 | Strasbourg, Saskatchewan |
36 | ![]() |
John Scott | D | L | 38 | 2006 | St. Catharines, Ontario |
51 | ![]() |
James Sheppard | C | L | 32 | 2006 | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
7 | ![]() |
Clayton Stoner ![]() |
D | L | 35 | 2004 | Port McNeill, British Columbia |
17 | ![]() |
Casey Wellman | C | R | 33 | 2010 | Brentwood, California |
6 | ![]() |
Greg Zanon (A) | D | L | 40 | 2009 | Burnaby, British Columbia |
3 | ![]() |
Marek Zidlicky | D | R | 44 | 2008 | Most, Czechoslovakia |
See also
Farm teams
References
- "Wild names Chuck Fletcher General Manager". Archived from the original on 2009-08-04. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- "Wild names Todd Richards Head Coach". Archived from the original on 2009-06-19. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- Wild unveils new third jersey
- https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2010.html
- "2009–2010 Standings by Division". National Hockey League.
- "2009–2010 Standings by Conference". National Hockey League.
- Ovechkin, Mason and Latendresse named NHL's three stars of the week
- "Wild acquires C Kyle Brodziak". Archived from the original on 2009-07-01. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- Wild Acquires Kobasew From Bruins
- Wild Acquires Latendresse For Pouliot
- Wild Acquires Barker From Hawks
- Wild Acquires 2nd Round Pick for Belanger
- Wild agrees to terms with D Greg Zanon
- Wild signs RW Martin Havlat
- "Wild signs defenseman Shane Hnidy". Archived from the original on 2009-07-05. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- "Wild signs defensemen Fraser, Sifers". Archived from the original on 2009-07-10. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
- "Wild agrees to terms with three players". Archived from the original on 2009-07-22. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- "Wild signs C Nathan Smith". Archived from the original on 2009-07-25. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
- "Wild signs D Ryan Lannon". Archived from the original on 2009-07-25. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
- Wild Signs F Petr Sykora
- Wild signs D Bjorn Krupp
- Wild signs LW Andy Hilbert
- Wild Signs Wellman, Recalls Falk
- Wild Signs Defenseman Nate Prosser
- Lighthouse: Week of April 19
- "Rangers agree to terms with All-Star Gaborik". Archived from the original on 2009-07-05. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- "Lightning Sign Free Agent LW Stephane Veilleux". Archived from the original on 2009-07-13. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
- "Lightning Sign Free Agent Defenseman Kurtis Foster". Archived from the original on 2009-07-12. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
- "Preds Sign Free Agent Forward Peter Olvecky To 1-Year Deal". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- Flyers Sign Five
- Skoula Eager to Help Penguins
- Habs ink Marc-André Bergeron to a one-year contract
- Wild Claims Andrew Ebbett From Hawks
- Wild signs D Tyler Cuma
- Four players accept qualifying offers
- Wild signs C Brodziak to three-year contract
- Wild re-signs G Josh Harding
- Clutterbuck Signs Three-Year Extension
- Wild Signs D Stoner to Two-Year Deal
- Wild Signs Zidlicky to an extension
- Wild Signs Hackett To Entry Level Deal
- "Wild Roster". Minnesota Wild. Retrieved 2010-04-09.