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Bobby Brink needs to be more than a homecoming story for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild had a busy trade deadline and among the players that came into town was Bobby Brink. The winger was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers in

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John Hynes Is Entering A Watershed Moment Next Year

When the Minnesota Wild hired John Hynes during the 2023-24 season, the team was mired in the NHL's mushy middle. The Wild were reliable at making the playoffs, appearing in seven of the previous eight postseasons, but were never a real threat. Minnesota's inability to build a true contender resu...

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Wild’s lack of top prospects could come back to haunt their Stanley Cup hopes

The Minnesota Wild have a bright future with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Brock Faber locked into contracts. Things could get brighter if Quinn Hughes signs

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Can Danila Yurov Solve the Wild's Center Woes?

The Minnesota Wild should give Danila Yurov a legitimate opportunity to win the first-line center job rather than automatically returning Ryan Hartman to Kirill Kaprizov's line. Hartman is a useful NHL player, but Yurov offers the developmental upside Minnesota has spent years searching for down ...

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The Wild may not have fixed their biggest problem this offseason

The Minnesota WIld are trending closer to the start of the 2026-27 season, which means fans have a good idea of how the roster will look when they open the seas

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Kaprizov and Boldy On the Same Line Would Balance the Wild's Attack

By putting Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov on the top line, the Minnesota Wild would have one of the most dangerous wing pairings in the NHL. Boldy and Kaprizov are elite puck handlers who can finish and force defenses to collapse toward them. The question isn't whether the pairing has enough tale...

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5 Questions That Could Define the 2026-27 Season

The Minnesota Wild open the 2026-27 season on October 1 in Nashville, with a home opener against the Boston Bruins two days later. Last season was hopeful, historic, and just unfinished enough to feel like something the Wild can build on. They went 46-24-12 last year, made the second round for th...

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The Wild are still paying the price for Kirill Kaprizov’s massive contract

The Minnesota Wild found a way to sign Kirill Kaprizov to a contract extension before the start of last season, but the final cost provided some sticker shock.

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The Wild's Offseason Has Been One Big Gamble

For years, the measure of success for the Minnesota Wild was getting past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Not anymore. After a decade of never seeing the second round of the postseason, the Wild finally broke through. Yet, it was not enough. The Colorado Avalanche ousted the Wild in ...

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Wild fans don’t know how to feel about their backup plan to a Dylan Larkin trade

The Minnesota Wild have spent their summer waiting on a potential trade for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. The Wild would love to bring Larkin aboard a

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Can Max Shabanov Can Follow Jonathan Marchessault's Footsteps?

The Minnesota Wild are about a month from training camp opening. Time is running out for teams to make any sort of impact offseason deals, and free agents are more or less picked over. With every day that passes, the Wild are sending the signal that they're confident opening the season with Maksi...

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Wild's latest Dylan Larkin update still presents a similar challenge

The Minnesota Wild have been in hot pursuit of Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin this summer but as the calendar drags into August, both sides remain in a s

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Quinn Hughes is giving Wild fans something they've never seen before

The Minnesota Wild’s 2025-26 season changed dramatically when they swung a trade for Quinn Hughes last December. A former Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s top

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David Perron Is A Perfect PTO Target For the Wild

For over a decade, David Perron was everything you wanted in a complementary second-line winger. Perron's profile leaned more toward playmaking, but he was a threat to pot 20 goals in any given year. His right-shot made him an ideal option to set up for one-timers on the power play.

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Wild may have a clear timeline in place for a Quinn Hughes extension

The Minnesota Wild are approaching the start of the regular season and there is a lot of anticipation. While the Wild will open the year with Stanley Cup dreams

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Has Brock Faber Reached His Ceiling?

When the Minnesota Wild acquired Brock Faber in 2022, they knew they were getting a high-value defensive prospect. Yet, even the most optimistic of scouts didn't envision the second-round pick becoming a foundational piece of the franchise. The blueliner's profile has risen with each passing year...

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Devils fans are getting delusional about Quinn Hughes again

As training camp gets closer, the Minnesota Wild’s summer of waiting has continued. One of the biggest dominos that has yet to fall is a contract extension for

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The Wild's Early Schedule Adds Pressure To A Roster In Transition

Much of the offseason discussion has centered on the roster: Filip Gustavsson's hip surgery, Quinn Hughes' extension and who ultimately centers Kirill Kaprizov. But a demanding opening schedule adds another layer to those decisions. The demands of an opening month that offers little room for adju...

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Could Wild Win Cup in 2027? 🏆

Way-too-early Stanley Cup rankings for the 2026-27 season 📲

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What Have the Wild Players Been Up To In the Off-Season?

This is the worst part of the hockey off-season. Free agency has died down, and training camp is too far away for most players to be back in town. At least there are plenty of hockey players who stick around, since summering in the State of Hockey is beneficial, even for those without childhood t...

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Re-Ranking NHL FAs Still Available 📊

Breaking down players still on the market 📲

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NHL Draft Night 1 Recap ⏪

Every pick and memorable moment from the 1st round

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Wild's failed pursuit of a center could create a silver lining

The Minnesota Wild went into this offseason looking for a top-line center, but their efforts have been fruitless so far. Their talks with the Detroit Red Wings

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Updated Trade Targets Big Board 🎯

Karlsson joins Larkin and Hellebuyck as players likely to be moved 📲

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Free Agents Steals Still on the Market 💰

Five players who could help the teams if they signed right now 📲

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A Wild flaw could keep Matt Boldy from joining the 50/50 club

The Minnesota Wild have plenty of reasons for fans to be excited about the upcoming season and one of the biggest is the continued breakout of Matt Boldy. One

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Who Should Take Zuccarello's Spot On the Wild's Top Power Play Unit?

One word separates a good penalty kill from a bad one: pressure. For that reason, escaping pressure is a definitive requirement for any good power play. Despite the nickname "man-advantage unit," NHL power plays don't dominate with numbers; instead, they dominate with time. If numbers were the se...

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The Wild can't afford to keep dragging their feet on Quinn Hughes' extension

When the Minnesota Wild paid a massive price to acquire Quinn Hughes, the goal wasn't just to acquire an elite Norris-caliber defenseman for a season and a half

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Buy or Sell Every Lottery Team Being Better 🤔

Which of last year's non-playoff teams are set for a change in fortune next season? 📲

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Are Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar In A Staring Contest?

Quinn Hughes has become one of the biggest contract storylines in hockey, and the timing of his next deal may have as much to do with Cale Makar as it does with the Minnesota Wild. Hughes is eligible for an extension, the Wild want to keep him, and league chatter suggests both sides are still wor...

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Bill Guerin suggests the Wild’s next big trade could come outside of the box

The Minnesota Wild have been looking for a top-line center throughout the offseason, but a blockbuster trade hasn’t materialized as training camp is just over a

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What Happens In A Quinn Hughes Worst-Case Scenario?

It's August, the Minnesota Wild haven't signed Quinn Hughes, and despite his best efforts, Bill Guerin stoked the hot stove with appearances on Tuesday. The Wild GM tried to keep speculation on lockdown in an interview with Judd's Hockey Show, saying, "I'm not gonna get too far into [the negotiat...

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The Wild may have saved Kirill Kaprizov from himself this offseason

The Minnesota Wild have made some big changes this offseason but one of the biggest was the departure of Mats Zuccarello. A player that had put up 118 goals and

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Putting Danila Yurov On the Top Line Answers Minnesota's Biggest Questions

Kirill Kaprizov is the only lock for the team's top unit after long-time partner Mats Zuccarello signed with the Los Angeles Kings in free agency. Minnesota has also failed to secure a top-line center to play with Kaprizov, which may create an opportunity for Danila Yurov. Zuccarello's departure ...

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The Wild Aren't Setting Up Michael McCarron For Success

The Minnesota Wild have proven twice over that they're Michael McCarron believers. Bill Guerin swung big for the 6-foot-6 center at the trade deadline, flipping a second-rounder for him. Then, they doubled down on him with a six-year contract after he delivered a strong playoff performance. That ...

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This Wild prospect can allow them to be creative with their center conundrum

The Minnesota Wild entered the 2026 offseason knowing that upgrading at center had to be at the top of their to-do list. The Wild eliminated the Dallas Stars in

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Re-Ranking 10 Best NHL 3rd Jerseys

Islanders fan competition sparks our review of the best 3rd jerseys 📲

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Early Scouting Report on Landon DuPont

Defenseman is expected to be selected No. 1 overall at the 2027 NHL Draft 📲

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The Wild Are Signaling A More Role-Driven Approach To Offense

The Minnesota Wild enter the 2026-27 season facing a familiar but urgent challenge: replacing a significant portion of their offensive production after key free-agent departures. For a team that already operated with thin scoring margins, losing proven contributors puts added pressure on new acqu...

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The Wild Should Let Arthur Kaliyev Compete For the Mats Zuccarello Role

NHL teams have always been down on Arthur Kaliyev, relative to his talent. Despite being as talented as many members of his cohort in USA Development Program's 2019 Draft crop -- the one that included Jack Hughes, Matt Boldy, Cole Caufield, and Trevor Zegras -- 27 teams passed on him before the L...

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The Wild Should Gamble On Michael Bunting

The Minnesota Wild have spent the last few seasons searching for consistent secondary scoring to support their top-end talent. While players like Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy drive the offense, the lack of reliable production from the middle six has often left the Wild too easy to contain in pl...

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Nick Foligno Isn't Here For A Farewell Tour

After the Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Minnesota Wild in the second round, Nick Foligno waited for a feeling that would tell him he was finished. "I kept waiting for the moment of like, 'I'm done. This is it,'" he told The Athletic this week. "And it never really came. ...

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Should the Wild Prioritize Extending Jesper Wallstedt?

As a restricted free agent next summer, Jesper Wallstedt has been eligible for an extension since July 1. The Minnesota Wild, understandably, have had other matters to attend to. Signing Quinn Hughes to an extension is a much more pressing and immediate matter, and their pursuit of a top center l...

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Trades That Should Have Happened

Hellebuyck leads our list of deals that needed to be done this summer 📲

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Winners/Losers of Celebrini's Extension 📊

What Mack's NHL-leading $94M contract means for the future of the league 📲

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Buy or Sell Latest NHL Rumors

😱 McDavid to the Flyers? 🤔 Are the Habs in on Marchenko? 📲 Tap in as we break down latest

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How the Minnesota Wild embrace the State of Hockey nickname

What started as a marketing campaign has spread to represent all of the state of Minnesota

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Re-Ranking NHL Expansion Cities 📊

Which new markets will enter the league in the next five years? 📲

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Why Wild Need a Big Trade

Five NHL teams that must make a move after free agency 📲

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Progress Report on 2025 NHL Draftees 📋

Recapping every first-round pick from the '25 Draft 📲

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Danila Yurov's Big Shot Remains Intact For Now

With the calendar about to flip into August, it's mildly surprising that Danila Yurov remains a member of the Minnesota Wild. The reasons have little to do with Yurov, of course. He had his ups and downs in his rookie season, but it was a solid campaign.

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The Wild are entering the perfect opportunity for a rebrand

Throughout the past 25 years, the Minnesota Wild have been trying to escape the shadow of their predecessor, the Minnesota North Stars. Founded four years after

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Latest NHL Buzz 🐝

Updates and predictions of Tarasenko, Laine and more 📲

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Carson Lambos Is Running Out Of Time To Break In With the Wild

Earlier this month, Carson Lambos signed a one-year two-way contract extension with the Minnesota Wild. Lambos is one of Minnesota's most interesting first-round picks. The Wild took him in the first round of the 2021 draft, but he has yet to break into the NHL and mostly has played in Iowa.

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Quinn Hughes negotiations are finally starting to heat up for the Wild

Nearly a month into the offseason, the Minnesota Wild have several things remaining on their off-season to-do list. While finding a new top-line center is impor

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Where Is Maxim Shabanov's Best Fit In the Wild Lineup?

Maxim Shabanov looks like the kind of low-cost, high-skill wing the Minnesota Wild have been trying to make for a while. He projects as a top-nine winger with a real chance to push for top-six minutes if he has chemistry with the Wild's best players. His clearest fit is on the wing in Minnesota's...

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Latest NHL FA Rumors and Predictions

Most recent status of Adam Fantilli, Cutter Gauthier and more ➡️

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Wild could finally see their controversial first-round pick pay off

The Minnesota Wild have been aggressive this offseason and that means no prospect is safe. Less than a year after trading Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and Zeev Buiu

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Wild players think Quinn Hughes will figure out extension with Minnesota

The Minnesota Wild have huge goals for this upcoming season after falling short of winning a Stanley Cup. Even with the departures on the roster, the Wild are s

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Nick Foligno sends warning to Quinn Hughes about potential family reunion in NH

The Minnesota Wild had two main priorities this offseason, and that was to acquire a new No. 1 center and retain star defenseman Quinn Hughes on a contract exte

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The Wild Still Haven't Found Thier Mats Zuccarello Replacement

Mats Zuccarello was one of the Minnesota Wild's most important offensive connectors, and losing him would ripple through both 5-on-5 play and the power play. He drove puck possession, helped Kirill Kaprizov get to dangerous areas, and is a major part of Minnesota's top power-play unit. However, h...

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New NHL Free Agents 👀

Predictions for top players available amid rumors 📲

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Wild watch 'animosity' grow between Stars and Jason Robertson after negotiations

The Minnesota Wild fanbase was probably hoping that the Dallas Stars and star winger Jason Robertson would go to arbitration this Saturday. Robertson was a rest

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Olli Maatta Brings Dependability To the Wild Defense

Olli Maatta gives the Minnesota Wild something they've long valued on the blue line: calm, experienced, dependable defense. The veteran left-shot blueliner arrived in the Jacob Middleton trade with a reputation as a steady two-way presence. He won't make too much noise offensively but can quietly...

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Quinn Hughes adds another strange dynamic to an old Wild rivalry

The Minnesota Wild have their share of adversaries, creating Central Division rivals like the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars through ba

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Where Does Blake Coleman Fit Into the Wild Lineup?

Blake Coleman gives the Minnesota Wild a cleaner, heavier layer of offense without needing the puck to live on his stick. He's the kind of middle-six forward who can chip in 20 goals, work the dirty areas, and make life easier for Minnesota's top scorers by driving play in tough minutes.

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Wild may have to deal with Jason Robertson for a long time

Whether they are able to land a No. 1 center this offseason, the expectation is that the Minnesota Wild are still going to be one of the favorites to make the S

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Bold Predictions for Every Team 🌶️

Way-too-early hot takes for the 2026-27 season 📲

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Wild’s best contract gives them a massive advantage in their championship window

The Minnesota Wild have entered their championship window and with that comes the need for some financial gymnastics. The Wild will be adding Kirill Kaprizov’s

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Jonathan Drouin Could Be the Low-Risk Placeholder the Wild Need

The Minnesota Wild are on track to start the season with a projected top line featuring Danila Yurov and Max Shabanov alongside Kirill Kaprizov. For Yurov and Shabanov's skills, however, there's a major problem. Where are the minutes eaters? Yurov and Shabanov were both rookies last season, which...

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Patrick Kane returning to Blackhawks is a potential nightmare scnerio for Wild

The Minnesota Wild are waiting around for some kind of resolution in the Dylan Larkin trade saga. Things only got more difficult once Steve Yzerman stepped down

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Patrick Kane Would Make Life Easier For the Wild's Best Scorers

The Minnesota Wild should actively pursue Patrick Kane because he still gives them something they lack among their top-6 forwards: high-end offensive creativity. Even at 37, Kane remains a dangerous playmaker who can tilt the ice, unlock defenses, and make life easier for the Wild's best scorers....

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Vladimir Tarasenko's Unresolved Market Creates An Opportunity For the Wild

The Minnesota Wild should strongly consider re-signing Vladimir Tarasenko, especially given he hasn't signed a long-term contract. His unresolved market could work in Minnesota's favor, giving them a chance to land a proven scorer at a lower price than expected. The Wild have often needed more fi...

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Wild’s biggest rival just got even tougher to deal with next season

The Minnesota Wild know how competitive the Central Division can be and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down entering the 2026-27 season. The Dallas Stars are exp

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Wild’s roster overhaul brings something that was long overdue

When the Minnesota Wild were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year, it was clear that changes needed to be made to help the team win a championship

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Did the Wild Improve Enough This Summer?

The Minnesota Wild made additions and subtractions to their roster this offseason, but appear to be stuck in neutral. In The Athletic's recent piece ranking which teams have improved or declined the most according to net rating, Minnesota ranked 18th in the league with a net rating of -3. That sl...

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Wild’s Mats Zuccarello decision could come back to haunt them

The NHL offseason is at a bit of a standstill when it comes to big moves. For the Minnesota Wild, they have yet to make that splash that fans across the league

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The Wild’s rivalry with the Stars is about to hit another level

For 25 years, it’s been hard to pinpoint the Minnesota Wild’s biggest rival. Their early days in the Northwest Division paired them with the Vancouver Canucks,

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The Wild's two-goalie solution may have an expiration date

The Minnesota Wild have big expectations entering next season and barring a last-minute trade, they’ll roll into it with their two-goalie solution. Filip Gustav

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How Long Will the Wild's Roster Purgatory Last?

Make no mistake, the Minnesota Wild are in roster purgatory. Not only is the State of Hockey waiting for resolution on the Quinn Hughes situation, but the top of their lineup feels mighty incomplete. Looking at their projected lineup on Daily Faceoff sort of says it all. There's nothing wrong wit...

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B/R Trade Target Rankings Big Board 🎯

Larkin and Hellebuyck feature on our list of players who could be on the move 📲

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Minnesota Wild management is making the Quinn Hughes situation very tense for fans

Now that he can re-sign in Minnesota, the clock is ticking on a Hughes deal.

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Grading Every Team's Offseason So Far

Our marks for all 32 clubs' signings and trades this summer 📲

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Wild’s schedule reveals two hurdles that could shape their season

Minnesota Wild fans can finally plan their winter getaways as the team released its 2026-27 schedule on Thursday. But while some may be looking at destinations

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Danila Yurov Is Demanding A Larger Role With His Aggressive Play

Danila Yurov looks like the kind of young forward who can force his way into a bigger role, and the case for him getting first- or second-line duty is stronger than it might have seemed a few months ago. The key is that he is not just surviving in the NHL; he’s producing and showing he can handle...

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Quinn Hughes will not have to wait long for an emotional return to Vancouver

The Minnesota Wild pulled off one of the biggest trades of the season when they acquired Quinn Hughes last December. But while Hughes gave the Wild some star po

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Charlie Stramel Is Looking Like the Center the Wild Have Been Waiting For

The Minnesota Wild have spent years searching for the kind of center who can grow into a long-term answer down the middle. Charlie Stramel may already be that player. The 21st overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft has gone from intriguing first-round project to one of the organization’s most promisi...

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Mason Shaw's Return To the Wild Is A Full-Circle Moment

On April 1, 2023, Mason Shaw suffered the fourth ACL tear of his career 59 games into what had become his first full NHL season. It was another devastating setback for a player whose path to the NHL had already been sidetracked by the same injury. "I felt like I took a bullet to the knee," Shaw s...

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Hughes Bros Hit Red Carpet 🤩

Jack and Quinn attend Time100 Sports Gala

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The 84-game season puts more pressure on Wild's biggest weakness

The Minnesota WIld’s 2026-27 schedule was revealed on Thursday and there is a lot for fans to digest. The schedule, which begins with 20 of its first 30 games o

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Parise and Suter weren't the disaster they seemed for the Minnesota Wild

Hindsight is 20/20, but what if the Minnesota Wild hadn't signed Parise and Suter in 2012?

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The Wild's Patience With Dylan Larkin May Pay Off No Matter What

For the second straight summer, the Minnesota Wild’s offseason has felt like a disappointment. While the Wild promised "Christmas morning" a year ago, fans had to wait to open their gifts as Kirill Kaprizov signed a massive extension, and they traded for Quinn Hughes a few weeks before Christmas....

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Blackhawks took a shot at Nick Foligno in schedule release video

The NHL released its 2026-27 schedule on Thursday and that meant it was like the Stanley Cup Finals for social media teams across the league. The Minnesota Wild

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Wild can't overlook opening night matchup vs. the Predators

The Minnesota Wild will learn the bulk of their 2026-27 schedule on Thursday, but they already know they’ll open the campaign on Oct. 1 with a trip to visit the

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NHL Schedule Release Vids 😂

Teams take page from NFL playbook to announce games for 2026-27 season 🎥

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NHL Regular Season Schedule 📅

Opening night slated for Sept. 29. Tap for full details on 2026-27 campaign📲

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Bill Guerin's plan to play the waiting game for Dylan Larkin may have backfired

The Minnesota Wild have spent this offseason trying to land a No. 1 center to help increase their odds of winning the Stanley Cup. The one player they were link

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NHL 27 Trailer Drops 🎞️

Footage and release date for latest edition of game 🎥

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The Wild's Asset Pool Is Better Than You Think

There is no doubt that if Dylan Larkin had asked out of the Detroit Red Wings organization last summer, the Minnesota Wild would have had the ability to pull off a deal for the 30-goal-scoring center. Marco Rossi would have fit the bill as a young, proven center who could fill the Larkin void. A ...

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Jack Hughes & Quinn Hughes are ready for the ESPYs! 🏒

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Is Minnesota the Best Fit for Larkin? 🤔

Ranking the best trade destination for Red Wings captain 📲

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Steve Yzerman Was An Emperor With No Clothes

Steve Yzerman has spent the last months failing Red Wings fans. The rebuild in Detroit hasn’t been an abject failure, but it’s certainly not on track to deliver a championship-caliber roster -- even if the Red Wings force Dylan Larkin’s hand by denying his trade request. The Athletic’s analytical...

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What's Next for Red Wings? 🤔

Questions for Detroit to answer after Steve Yzerman's removal as GM 📲

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Wild's hope of trading for Dylan Larkin just took a shocking (but useful) twist

The Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings have been in a stalemate over a potential trade for Dylan Larkin. But their pursuit received a shocking turn of events

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Every NHL Home Opener 🏒

League unveils matchups for all 32 teams Tap to see list 📲

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Winners and Losers of the Offseason So Far 📊

😬 Red Wings are in turmoil 💰 Carlsson is getting the bag 📲 More analysis on the big moves here

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The Wild may have a hard time trading for anyone

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin loves to make a deal. The NHL’s reigning Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year won the award in part due to his blo

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BS Meter on Latest Rumors 🌡️

What's the latest on Larkin, Robertson and Fantilli? 📲

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Wild have another reason why they could wind up with Dylan Larkin

As the summer drags on, the Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings are still at a stalemate in trade talks for Dylan Larkin. The star center requested a trade dur

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RFAs Who Could Get Offer Sheets in 2027 📋

Five players that opposing teams should target next offseason

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The Wild's Offseason Signals a Vote of Confidence in Bobby Brink

The Minnesota Wild’s offseason has been defined by moves that haven’t been made yet — re-signing Quinn Hughes and trading for a center. Still, that doesn’t mean the team hasn’t undergone an overhaul. Blake Coleman and Max Shabanov will join the lineup as Mats Zuccarello, Marcus Johansson and othe...

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The Wild accelerated its championship timeline by trading for Quinn Hughes

The Minnesota Wild had one of their most memorable seasons in franchise history last winter and a big reason was their decision to trade for Quinn Hughes. Hughe

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Kaprizov Has One of the Worst Contracts 😬

Winger makes our top-10 list of terrible deals 📲

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Early 2027 NHL Draft Rankings 📊

Defenseman heading to Michigan leads the way in our top 10 list 📲

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Wild in a great position to give Quinn Hughes the bag this offseason

The Minnesota Wild have several irons in the fire at this point of the offseason, but one of the biggest tasks for Bill Guerin is re-signing Quinn Hughes. The W

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Trade Fits for Kraken Center

Landing spots for Shane Wright with time in Seattle likely over 📲

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Wild trading for Blake Coleman just got unexpectedly even better

The Minnesota Wild have not yet landed their No. 1 center this offseason, but that's not through effort. They swung and missed on Brady Tkachuk and have yet to

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What Is the Sticking Point With the Quinn Hughes Extension?

The Minnesota Wild’s most critical task this summer isn’t chasing free agents or tinkering with the depth chart. It’s locking up star defenseman Quinn Hughes to a long-term contract extension. After trading significant assets to acquire him midseason, the franchise has too much invested, competit...

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Early Predictions for 2027 Trade Deadline 📲

Binnington and DeBrincat lead the way of players who could be moved 📲

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Latest NHL Free Agency Buzz 🐝

Updated rumors and landing spot predictions for big names 📲

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Which recent departure will the Minnesota Wild miss most next season?

Recently, the Minnesota Wild have moved on from several key pieces from last year’s core. Mats Zuccarello signed with the L.A. Kings, Jake Middleton was traded

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Jack Hughes may be the Wild’s best pivot over Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild have been trying to trade for Dylan Larkin, but the Detroit Red Wings aren’t cooperating. With general manager Steve Yzerman’s history and hi

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Re-Signing Daemon Hunt Provides Crucial Blue Line Depth

The Minnesota Wild’s re-signing of defenseman Daemon Hunt to a one-year, $900,000 contract is a low-cost, high-upside move that bolsters their blue line depth and provides crucial insurance for a crowded defensive corps. After recording six assists and 43 blocked shots in 32 NHL games last season...

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Bill Guerin went from GM of the Year to 'loser' after one offseason move

The Minnesota Wild didn't have the most attention-grabbing offseason, especially considering they are trying to land a top line center. Thus far, the most subst

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The NHL Is Catching Up To Kirill Kaprizov's Salary

When Kirill Kaprizov signed his eight-year, $136 million mega-contract last September, the sticker shock hit everyone. The total value of the contract was the largest in NHL history, breaking the record set by Alex Ovechkin's 13-year deal in 2008. Kaprizov's $17 million AAV was the largest in the...

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Wild fans should get used to Matt Boldy in trade rumors

The Minnesota Wild are going big-game hunting to improve their roster this offseason and that means it’s not going to be cheap. While they would love to acquire

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Stars are learning just how difficult it is to trade for Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild want Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin. That's well known. The issue is that they are having a tough time convincing Red Wings general ma

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Pros and Cons of Ducks Matching Carlsson Contract

🦆 Ducks keep No. 1 center in Anaheim 😬 Philly has to find a Plan B 📲 Complete signing reaction

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Larkin Open to Stars Trade

Red Wings captain adds new team to potential destination list (MLive)

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Wild's path to leading the division could get easier with latest Jason Robertson buzz

The Minnesota Wild haven't had the start to the offseason that they had anticipated. They were expected to bring in a top line center by this point. They missed

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Teams Destined to Be Worse Next Season ☹️

Anaheim is one of four teams that will fail to meet last season's heights 📲

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1 Word for Every NHL Team's Offseason 🗣️

Defining all 32 clubs' moves this summer 📲

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The Case To Swap Joel Eriksson Ek For Dylan Larkin

Reading the insider tea leaves, it looks like the Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings are at an impasse in the Dylan Larkin negotiations. The Wild want the star center; the star center wants to go to Minnesota. However, Detroit GM Steve Yzerman's wish list doesn't line up with the Wild's assets....

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Wild gifted an early edge over Central Division rival

The Minnesota Wild made their longest playoff run in a decade last spring, but they had to earn it in the Central Division. With five playoff teams, the Central

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Wild had a very good reason to give Kirill Kaprizov his massive contract

The Minnesota Wild gave Kirill Kaprizov the largest contract in NHL history last September. But as this offseason has dragged on, many have questioned whether t

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Dylan Larkin saga could reach a conclusion before season

It's been exactly a week since the start of free agency, and the Minnesota Wild have yet to address their need for a top line center. While the free agent marke

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Matt Boldy Has Become Indispensible To the Wild

Matt Boldy has evolved into one of the Minnesota Wild’s most indispensable players, and his name should be firmly off the trade block. As a drafted-and-developed, two-way forward with elite offensive instincts and growing leadership qualities, Boldy has become an offensive engine for the Wild. Bo...

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NHL Stars Who Could Request a Trade Next

Matthews and McDavid lead the way on our list 📲

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Wild’s latest Dylan Larkin update is a double-edged sword

The Minnesota Wild have been considered one of the front-runners to acquire Dylan Larkin in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. But the road to finally filling

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Underrated Signings from Free Agency 💰

Teams that are getting bang for their buck with their offseason moves 📲

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Calvin Pickard Gives the Wild Needed Goaltending Insurance

Of all the Minnesota Wild’s early-offseason moves, signing Calvin Pickard has gone a bit overlooked. It makes sense, given that Pickard is a veteran netminder who only played 16 NHL games last season. Still, the goaltender will likely appear in net for Minnesota, particularly early in the season ...

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Where every team stands after the first week of free agency 📲

Will Megatron's Record Be Broken? 🤖

WRs that could hit historic feat this season

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Tarasenko Landing Spots📍

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Quinn Hughes Trade Ideas 💡

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Stanley Cup Final: Vegas Golden Knights v Carolina Hurricanes - Game One

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Wild

NHL27 Rankings by Position 📋

Wild may need to accept the reality of the Dylan Larkin situation

The Wild’s championship window has a troubling flaw

The Wild Foundation Had A Record-Breaking 2025-26 Season

Matt Boldy Needs To Do It Again

NHL Teases New Uniform Line 👀

What's Buzzing

NHL Editor's Picks 📰

Landing Spots for Tarasenko 📍

Landing Spots for Tarasenko 📍

Quinn Hughes Trade Idea

Quinn Hughes Trade Idea

Nightmare Contracts by 2030

Nightmare Contracts by 2030

The Best NHL Prospect Pool by Country

The Best NHL Prospect Pool by Country

Free-Agent Signing Tracker 📋

Free-Agent Signing Tracker 📋

Bobby Brink needs to be more than a homecoming story for the Wild

John Hynes Is Entering A Watershed Moment Next Year

Wild’s lack of top prospects could come back to haunt their Stanley Cup hopes

Can Danila Yurov Solve the Wild's Center Woes?

The Wild may not have fixed their biggest problem this offseason

Kaprizov and Boldy On the Same Line Would Balance the Wild's Attack

5 Questions That Could Define the 2026-27 Season

The Wild are still paying the price for Kirill Kaprizov’s massive contract

The Wild's Offseason Has Been One Big Gamble

Wild fans don’t know how to feel about their backup plan to a Dylan Larkin trade

Can Max Shabanov Can Follow Jonathan Marchessault's Footsteps?

Wild's latest Dylan Larkin update still presents a similar challenge

Quinn Hughes is giving Wild fans something they've never seen before

David Perron Is A Perfect PTO Target For the Wild

Wild may have a clear timeline in place for a Quinn Hughes extension

Has Brock Faber Reached His Ceiling?

Devils fans are getting delusional about Quinn Hughes again

The Wild's Early Schedule Adds Pressure To A Roster In Transition

Could Wild Win Cup in 2027? 🏆

What Have the Wild Players Been Up To In the Off-Season?

Re-Ranking NHL FAs Still Available 📊

NHL Draft Night 1 Recap ⏪

Wild's failed pursuit of a center could create a silver lining

Updated Trade Targets Big Board 🎯

Free Agents Steals Still on the Market 💰

A Wild flaw could keep Matt Boldy from joining the 50/50 club

Who Should Take Zuccarello's Spot On the Wild's Top Power Play Unit?

The Wild can't afford to keep dragging their feet on Quinn Hughes' extension

Buy or Sell Every Lottery Team Being Better 🤔

Are Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar In A Staring Contest?

Bill Guerin suggests the Wild’s next big trade could come outside of the box

What Happens In A Quinn Hughes Worst-Case Scenario?

The Wild may have saved Kirill Kaprizov from himself this offseason

Putting Danila Yurov On the Top Line Answers Minnesota's Biggest Questions

The Wild Aren't Setting Up Michael McCarron For Success

This Wild prospect can allow them to be creative with their center conundrum

Re-Ranking 10 Best NHL 3rd Jerseys

Early Scouting Report on Landon DuPont

The Wild Are Signaling A More Role-Driven Approach To Offense

The Wild Should Let Arthur Kaliyev Compete For the Mats Zuccarello Role

The Wild Should Gamble On Michael Bunting

Nick Foligno Isn't Here For A Farewell Tour

Should the Wild Prioritize Extending Jesper Wallstedt?

Trades That Should Have Happened

Winners/Losers of Celebrini's Extension 📊

Buy or Sell Latest NHL Rumors

How the Minnesota Wild embrace the State of Hockey nickname

Re-Ranking NHL Expansion Cities 📊

Why Wild Need a Big Trade

Progress Report on 2025 NHL Draftees 📋

Danila Yurov's Big Shot Remains Intact For Now

The Wild are entering the perfect opportunity for a rebrand

Latest NHL Buzz 🐝

Carson Lambos Is Running Out Of Time To Break In With the Wild

Quinn Hughes negotiations are finally starting to heat up for the Wild

Where Is Maxim Shabanov's Best Fit In the Wild Lineup?

Latest NHL FA Rumors and Predictions

Wild could finally see their controversial first-round pick pay off

Wild players think Quinn Hughes will figure out extension with Minnesota

Nick Foligno sends warning to Quinn Hughes about potential family reunion in NH

The Wild Still Haven't Found Thier Mats Zuccarello Replacement