2009–10 Minnesota Wild season


The 2009–10 Minnesota Wild season was the team'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 resigned from the position in April. On August 30, the Wild unveiled their new third jersey, which they debuted on October 21 against the Colorado Avalanche. The team ended its de facto policy of rotating the captaincy monthly by naming Mikko Koivu the team's permanent captain.

Preseason

Regular season

The Wild allowed the most shorthanded goals in the League, with 13.

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Game log

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 ; 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

Records

Milestones

Transactions

The Wild have been involved in the following transactions during the 2009–10 season.

Trades

Free agents acquired

PlayerFormer teamContract terms
Greg ZanonNashville Predators3 years, $5.8 million
Martin HavlatChicago Blackhawks6 years, $30 million
Shane HnidyBoston Bruins1 year, $750,000
Jamie FraserNew York Islanders1 year
Jaime SifersToronto Maple Leafs1 year
Duncan MilroyERC Ingolstadtundisclosed
Jon DiSalvatoreLowell Devilsundisclosed
Wade DubielewiczColumbus Blue Jacketsundisclosed
Nathan SmithLake Erie Monsters1 year
Ryan LannonSan Antonio Rampage1 year
Petr SykoraPittsburgh Penguins1 year, $1.6 million
Bjorn KruppBelleville Bullsentry level contract
Andy HilbertNew York Islanders1 year
Casey WellmanUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstEntry-level contract
Nate ProsserColorado CollegeEntry-level contract
Jarod PalmerMiami University1 year entry-level contract

Free agents lost

PlayerNew teamContract terms
Marian GaborikNew York Rangers5 years, $37.5 million
Stephane VeilleuxTampa Bay Lightning1 year, $750,000
Kurtis FosterTampa Bay Lightning1 year, $600,000
Peter OlveckyNashville Predators1 year, $500,000
Krys KolanosPhiladelphia Flyers1 year
Martin SkoulaPittsburgh Penguins1 year, $575,000
Marc-Andre BergeronMontreal Canadiens1 year, $750,000

Claimed via waivers

PlayerFormer teamDate claimed off waivers
Andrew EbbettChicago BlackhawksNovember 21, 2009

Lost via waivers

PlayerNew teamDate claimed off waivers

Player signings

PlayerContract terms
Tyler Cumaundisclosed
Clayton Stonerundisclosed
Danny Irmenundisclosed
Benoit Pouliotundisclosed
Robbie Earlundisclosed
Kyle Brodziak3 years
Josh Harding1 year, $1.1 million
Cal Clutterbuck3 years, $4.2 million contract extension
Clayton Stoner2 years, $1.1 million contract extension
Marek Zidlicky3 years, $12 million contract extension
Matt Hackett3 year entry-level contract

Draft picks

Minnesota's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, Quebec.
Round#PlayerPositionNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
116 Nick LeddyEden Prairie High School
377 Matt HackettPlymouth Whalers
4103Kris FoucaultCalgary Hitmen
4116 Alexander FallstromShattuck-Saint Mary's
6161 Darcy KuemperRed Deer Rebels
6163Jere SallinenEspoo Blues
7182 Erik HaulaShattuck-Saint Mary's
7193Anthony HamburgDallas Stars

Final roster

Updated April 9, 2010.

Farm teams

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