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The Minnesota Wild have inked Maxim Shabanov to a $1.6 million, one-year contract for the 2026-27 season, adding a proven scorer who excelled with Traktor Chelyabinsk and made a strong impression in his NHL rookie year.
In a move that sent shockwaves through the NHL, the Minnesota Wild acquired Blake Coleman and Olli Määttä from the Calgary Flames, parting with Jake Middleton and several draft assets. The transaction brings two Stanley‑Cup champions into the fold and signals an aggressive push for playoff contention.
The Minnesota Wild have agreed to a $900,000, one-year contract with veteran forward Nick Foligno, adding a seasoned presence and proven captaincy to their roster.
The Minnesota Wild's subdued free‑agency moves, including the re‑signing of Bobby Brink at a lower cap hit, contrast with departures like Mats Zuccarello to the Kings and owner Craig Leipold's comments about financial constraints, as the Oilers make bold moves and many unrestricted players remain available.
Mats Zuccarello discusses the emotions behind leaving the Minnesota Wild, his mutual decision with GM Bill Guerin, and his new role with the Los Angeles Kings.
The Minnesota Wild have agreed to a one‑year, $1 million contract with 34‑year‑old goaltender Calvin Pickard, bringing a wealth of NHL experience and playoff pedigree to the roster.
The Minnesota Wild face a critical offseason decision as owner Craig Leipold’s public guarantee to re-sign Quinn Hughes puts the team’s salary‑cap health and roster depth at risk, drawing comparisons to past missteps and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ high‑salary dilemmas.
The Wild have secured forward Bobby Brink for the upcoming season, a move that could reshape their offensive dynamics.
After 17 years with the Minnesota Wild, Ricard Persson ascends to Director of Amateur Scouting, overseeing the team's draft strategy and European talent identification.
The Wild have issued qualifying offers to forward Caedan Bankier and defensemen Daemon Hunt, Carson Lambos, Roman Schmidt and David Spacek, while leaving several other prospects unprotected.
The Wild have issued qualifying offers to five emerging talents while confirming they will not extend offers to several other players, setting the stage for contract talks and roster planning.
The Iowa Wild announced the hiring of Stu Bickel as head coach, highlighting his extensive playing and coaching background and his deep ties to Minnesota and Iowa.
The Minnesota Wild selected just three players in the 2026 NHL Draft, the smallest class in franchise history. The picks — Adam Andersson, Kayden Lemire and Filip Ruzicka — address specific gaps as the team looks to stay competitive.
The Minnesota Wild are working to bring back defenseman Quinn Hughes on a three‑year deal, a move that aligns with the end of his brother’s contract and aims to maximize the club’s championship window amid a rising salary cap.
Quinn Hughes nears a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild as GM Bill Guerin opens talks, while the team eyes free agents like Patrik Laine and Rasmus Andersson and shows interest in Dylan Larkin.
The Minnesota Wild are weighing a move that could reshape their roster, using Yakov Trenin’s contract to clear space for a potential Dylan Larkin acquisition.
Gavin McKenna becomes the first Penn State player drafted first overall, while a record 19 current or committed NCAA athletes fill the opening round, underscoring a transformative shift in the league's talent pipeline.
The 2026 NHL Draft set a new record with 19 current or committed NCAA players chosen in the first round, underscoring the growing influence of college hockey and featuring standout picks from Boston University, Denver, North Dakota, Michigan State, and Minnesota.
Bill Guerin’s leadership propelled the Wild to a seventh‑place NHL finish, a Second Round playoff run, and international triumphs, earning him the league’s top managerial honor.
Bill Guerin’s five‑year stint as Minnesota Wild GM blends solid drafting, selective trades and careful contract work, setting the club up as a genuine Stanley Cup threat despite a few missteps.
The Wild are targeting top talent like Dylan Larkin while navigating a depleted farm system and limited draft assets.
In recent Bahamas planning sessions, Minnesota Wild GM Craig Leipold and coach John Hynes weighed trade possibilities for center Dylan Larkin, evaluated free‑agent wingers, and weighed the need for a backup netminder after Filip Gustavsson’s surgery.
The Minnesota Wild are navigating a pivotal offseason, balancing contract negotiations, free‑agent pursuits, and strategic roster adjustments to climb back into contention.
Mats Zuccarello has signaled his wish to remain with the Minnesota Wild, but age, injury history and a tight salary cap create a complex decision for General Manager Bill Guerin and the organization.