Pierre-Marc Bouchard News

Petr Sykora #17 of the Minnesota Wild skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in preseason action at the Wachovia Center on September 29, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

SEPTEMBER 18: Pierre-Marc Bouchard #96 of the Minnesota Wild secures the puck during the third period of a preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 18, 2009 at the Xcel Energy Center in St.

Marc Crawford might want to get Robidas out against Brunette as much as he can. Robidas was plus-6 in three games against the Wild last season.

The Wild's fanciest skater can't skate, and it's killing him. Forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard, he of the dynamic spin moves and pinpoint passes, donned ice skates for the first time in a month Friday morning to join teammates for the official team photo.

Tonight is the second of six meetings between the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks as both teams come into the game riding winning streaks.

Preview: The Wild, 4-1 at home, resumes playing after winning its first road game in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Preview: The Wild, the worst team in the Western Conference, has won three of four at home.

Two things could be counted on from the former Wild star: Spectacular plays and agonizing injuries.

In Wednesday's loss to the Nashville Predators, Minnesota Wild head coach Todd Richards sat Czech sniper Petr Sykora in favor of fan favorite enforcer Derek Boogaard.

Boston Bruins' Chuck Kobasew celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL quarterfinals playoff hockey game Monday, April 20, 2009 in Montreal.

Edmonton Oilers' Mike Comrie, right, scores a goal against Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding during the second period of NHL hockey in Edmonton on October 16, 2009.

Google the word "struggling" on the Internet and expect the Minnesota Wild to appear among the top listings.

Ia ll address my thoughts on the trade for Chuck Kobasew later today , but first, Ia d like to address something thata s been weighing on my mind over the last week or so.

The woe-begotten Wild unearthed one brick in the foundation while trying to manufacture a competitive NHL team Saturday night in Vancouver, then added another Sunday.

Published: Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. ST.

No, no, no -- the Wild didn't win a game. But the road trip from you know where did mercifully come to an end Saturday night.

The puck hasn't even dropped yet and the Edmonton Oilers are already shorthanded.

Digesting Wild's injury situation; Trade on the horizon?; Fox Sports North to announce HD sched Tuesday Posted on October 12th, 2009 8:12 PM By Michael Russo It's like the survival of the fittest around the Wild these days.

The latest rash of injuries has left the Minnesota Wild with more questions than answers.

Forward Marian Gaborik #10 of the Minnesota Wild skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 11, 2009 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.