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Early Scouting Report on Landon DuPont

Could Wild Win Cup in 2027? 🏆

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

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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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NHL Draft Night 1 Recap ⏪

Every pick and memorable moment from the 1st round

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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 ...

Hughes Bros. at ESPYs 👔

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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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Updated NHL Power Rankings 📊

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

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The Wild may have another reason why Mats Zuccarello had to go

The Minnesota Wild have already made some surprising moves this season but one of the biggest so far was the decision to let Mats Zuccarello leave in free agenc

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Trading For Coleman and Maatta Gives the Wild More Bite

The Minnesota Wild just made a move that should get fans talking. By bringing in Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Jacob Middleton, the Wild added a pair of battle-tested veterans who know exactly what it takes to win in the NHL. It’s the kind of trade that say...

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Biggest Overpays From Free Agency 🏦

Jacob Trouba makes our list as one of the bad contracts handed out this Summer 📲

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Elliotte Friedman details Wild’s stalled trade pursuit of Dylan Larkin

It's the worst-kept secret in the NHL that the Minnesota Wild are trying to trade for Detroit Red Wings center and captain Dylan Larkin. In need of a top-line c

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Bill Guerin tried breaking the NHL with blockbuster trade attempt to appease Quinn Hughes

The Minnesota Wild didn't have the most eventful start to their offseason, as they are waiting and hoping they can strike a deal for a big name player. It's no

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Wild are taking an intelligent gamble on Maxim Shabanov

Earlier this week, the Minnesota Wild signed Russian forward Maxim Shabanov to a one-year, 1.6 million dollar deal. Shabanov spent four seasons in the KHL befor

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Nick Foligno Brings Stability To A Team With Postseason Ambitions

The Minnesota Wild re-signed Nick Foligno, giving them exactly the kind of veteran presence contenders lean on in the spring. Foligno will play on a one-year, $900,000 deal, returning for his 20th NHL season after the Wild acquired him from the Chicago Blackhawks last March. The move signals they...

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It's Okay To Mourn the Wild's Losses In Free Agency

Free agency exposes the different ways that fans enjoy hockey each year. It’s something we also see at the trade deadline. Some fans watch the sport through the lens of stats. What matters is points, plus-minus, slot shots, penalty minutes. Some are so stringent that they prefer the numbers to an...

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Buy or Sell Carlsson and Other Offseason Moves

Breaking down the biggest trades and signings of the Summer 📲

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The Wild Prioritized Size and Stability With Limited Draft Picks

Adam Andersson is a 6-foot-4, 218-pound Swedish center the Minnesota Wild selected with the 83rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft. It was a third-round selection they acquired by trading up for a prospect who projects as a physical, two-way middle-six forward with underrated offensive instincts...

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Latest Free Agency Buzz 🐝

Rumors and predictions for top NHL players and teams 📲

Top NHL FAs Still Available 👀

Big names that your team could get

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Ranking 10 Best Moves of Offseason 📊

Where do Brady Tkachuk to the Panthers and other trades feature on our list? 📲

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FAs Still Available Who Can Help Teams 🎯

Claude Giroux, Patrick Kane and free-agent stars who can help out a team next season 📲

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The Wild's Old Core Took Them As Far As It Could Go

Imagine, if you will: It was a sunny morning at the Tarps Off Bar and Grill. Located on one of the 10,000 lakes in the state, the Minnesota Wild were enjoying their summer with plenty of beverages and pouches flying around. But there was also something in the distance. Wild general manager Bill G...

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Mats Zuccarello Absence Leaves A Void That's Not Easily Measured

Mats Zuccarello’s departure from the Minnesota Wild leaves a gap that goes far beyond the stat sheet. While his production has been consistently strong, the deeper loss lies in his chemistry with Kirill Kaprizov and the stability he brought to the team’s offensive identity. For a franchise built ...

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The Wild's Max Shabanov Signing Might Have Sneaky Upside

Entering free agency with the fourth-fewest dollars to spend against the salary cap, the Minnesota Wild needed to play Moneyball. The core of "Moneyball" was that GM Brad Pitt* had to find bargains, mostly through unearthing players with obvious warts and hidden upside. Guys who were old, played ...

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Fresh NHL Free-Agent Predictions

Predicting landing spots amid latest rumors 📲

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Wild Get Two Upgrades For the Price of One In Blake Coleman Deal

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday the Minnesota Wild were staring at a lineup that shed 53 goals between Vladimir Tarasenko, Mats Zuccarello, and Marcus Johansson, with no replacements in sight. That's a winger on each of the team's top-three lines they needed to replace. Having struck out...

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Wild make their first trade of the offseason, but it's not for Dylan Larkin

After a mostly quiet start to free agency, the Minnesota Wild started revving their engines with on the trade market. It was the much anticipated and sought aft

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Trades Grades for July 1 Deals 🔠

Our marks for Trocheck, Nurse and more deals on July 1 📲

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Hot Takeaways from Free Agency 🔥

🗽Rangers make big changes 😬 Trade dramas around the NHL continue 📲 More analysis on the biggest moves

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Winners and Losers from Free Agency 📊

Our round-up of the day's biggest news around the NHL today 📲

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Best Players Slated for FA in '27 🔢

10 players to watch when free agency opens up next year 📲

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Was Day 1 Of Wild Free Agency As Bad As It Felt?

I get it. July 1 came and went without much excitement for the Minnesota Wild, and many old friends are gone. Marcus Johansson has left for Sweden. Mats Zuccarello signed with the Los Angeles Kings. Vladimir Tarasenko remains a free agent and appears to have little interest in taking a discount w...

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Mats Zuccarello's new contract shows how bad the Wild wanted to move on

The Minnesota Wild lost another key player in the opening hours of free agency when Mats Zuccarello signed with the Los Angeles Kings. Zuccarello’s decision to

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New NHL Free-Agent Predictions

Where top players could land amid latest rumors 📲

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Wild watch rival Stars get rejected by Zach Werenski

The Minnesota Wild, much like the 31 other teams across the NHL, are getting ready for the start of free agency on Wednesday. Even though the Wild have to try a

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NHL Free Agency Open 📭

Follow along for all the latest signings, rumors and more 📲

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Live Grades for Biggest Free Agency Deals 🔠

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Wild need to pivot off Dylan Larkin after Red Wings absurd asking price

Free agency has officially begun for the Minnesota Wild, but the bulk of their action could come from the trade market. With this year’s class already picked ov

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Elliotte Friedman predicts what Quinn Hughes’ contract extension with Wild could look like

The Minnesota Wild have two huge goals this offseason — find a top line center and extend defenseman Quinn Hughes. Out of the two, the latter seems the most lik

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Wild need Bobby Brink to be their next big bargain

The Minnesota Wild made one of their first moves of the offseason on Tuesday when they agreed with Bobby Brink on a one-year, $2.75 million contract. The decisi

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Did Craig Leipold Just Make Quinn Hughes More Expensive?

Quinn Hughes pending contract extension is the most pressing issue the Minnesota Wild face this offseason. Hughes transformed the Wild from a modestly successful team to a bona fide contender. Fortunately, Craig Leipold is confident that the deal will get done. The Wild’s owner recently made head...

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Final NHL Free Agency Big Board 📋

Kane and Bobvrosky are two of the names that could be on the move tomorrow 📲

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Wild's potential Mats Zuccarello replacement just became available in free agency

With less than 24 hours until the beginning of free agency, rumors are flying around the Minnesota Wild. A trade for Dylan Larkin is the biggest headline for th

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Stars looking to go all out to spoil Wild’s offseason

The Minnesota Wild didn't have the most eventful two days at the NHL Draft, given the lack of capital they carried. But, fans were on the lookout for alerts ind

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Bold Predictions for Free Agency 🔮

What to expect ahead of tomorrow's frenzy 📲

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Wild fans shouldn't expect a Quinn Hughes extension announcement so soon

The Minnesota Wild have two priorities this offseason. One of them is finding a new top line center, which they are currently trying to do. The other is to reta

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Updated NHL Rumors

Landing spot predictions for Jason Robertson and others 📲

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The Wild have a crisis brewing less than 24 hours before free agency

The Minnesota Wild will officially enter free agency on Wednesday morning. But with the start of the new league year less than 24 hours away, Minnesota has a cr

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The Wild are playing a dangerous game with Bobby Brink.

On Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reported that the Minnesota Wild didn’t tender forward Bobby Brink a qualifying offer. According to Russo, "it’s likely

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Bringing back Wild veteran won't solve looming need in free agency

The Minnesota Wild have a lot to do this summer and everyone knows their top priority is to acquire Dylan Larkin as their top-line center. But while the Wild’s

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Vladimir Tarasenko's departure from the Minnesota Wild is all but confirmed

The Minnesota Wild got great use out of Tarasenko as the 34-year-old scored 23 goals and registered 47 points after being acquired from the Detroit Red Wings fo

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

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Did the Wild Improve Enough This Summer?

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