Joe Smith

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Joe Smith covers the Minnesota Wild and the NHL for The Athletic @TheAthletic. He's a Michigan grad, proud Michigan Daily product and karaoke fanatic.

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Quinn Hughes addresses speculation about Dylan Larkin and his contract decision

Reporter Joe Smith quotes Hughes saying he sees claims like, “If Larks come, I sign the next day.”

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Will Quinn Hughes be cheered or jeered on his return to Vancouver?

The Athletic's Joe Smith quotes Brock Boeser calling the former Canucks captain “a great Canuck” ahead of his return.

11 Sources, 17d ago, updated 17d ago

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Danila Yurov’s role on the Wild’s Russian line

A post calls Yurov a “different player” from last year and says he’s helping Max Shabanov adjust.

1 Source, 37d ago, first seen 37d ago

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Jesper Wallstedt says he watched Wild–Stars Game 6’s final minute about 20–25 times

Joe Smith describes the finish as a signature moment in the Wild’s first playoff series win in a decade.

2 Sources, 41d ago, first seen 41d ago

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Quinn Hughes addresses speculation about Dylan Larkin and his contract decision

Will Quinn Hughes be cheered or jeered on his return to Vancouver?

Danila Yurov’s role on the Wild’s Russian line

Jesper Wallstedt says he watched Wild–Stars Game 6’s final minute about 20–25 times

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Quinn Hughes addresses speculation about Dylan Larkin and his contract decision

Will Quinn Hughes be cheered or jeered on his return to Vancouver?

Danila Yurov’s role on the Wild’s Russian line

Jesper Wallstedt says he watched Wild–Stars Game 6’s final minute about 20–25 times