The Minnesota Wild has named John Anderson, Darby Hendrickson and Scott Stevens assistant coaches, Bob Mason goaltending coach, Jonas Plumb video coach and Sean Skahan strength and conditioning coach. They join the staff of Bruce Boudreau, who was named Minnesota Wild Head Coach on May 7, 2016. In addition, the team announced today that Andrew Brunette will assist the hockey operations department in its player personnel and professional scouting efforts for the 2016-17 season.
Anderson was named a Minnesota Wild assistant coach on June 8 after serving as Head Coach of the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League (AHL) the last three seasons.