
Minnesota’s Alumni Dominate the 2025‑26 NHL Season
A look at Mike Reilly’s championship, a historic streak of consecutive titles, and the standout performances of Minnesota‑trained players across the league.
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A look at Mike Reilly’s championship, a historic streak of consecutive titles, and the standout performances of Minnesota‑trained players across the league.

The NHL’s defensive landscape is entering a golden age, driven by elite veterans and a wave of generational prospects.

Dylan Larkin’s trade request has opened the door for a host of contenders, reshaping the Wild’s strategy and raising questions about the future of their roster.

The Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs are at the center of trade speculation, as looming contracts and a thin free‑agent goalie market shape potential moves for Mason McTavish, Olen Zellweger, Matthew Knies, Morgan Rielly and several netminders.

The latest NHL top‑100 list from The Hockey News places Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat at No. 65, while a cluster of emerging talents from New Jersey, Minnesota, Chicago, Anaheim, Arizona and New York round out positions 59‑65, highlighting a shift toward versatile, two‑way contributors.

Mitch Marner leads the Vegas Golden Knights with a career‑high 18 points, a contract‑laden arrival and a spectacular goal that have turned early doubts into championship hopes.

Team USA posted a 5‑1 win against Great Britain, highlighted by two goals from Isaac Howard and a strong performance from goaltender Devin Cooley.

Brock Faber’s point‑per‑game pace, defensive metrics and contract extension have turned him into a cornerstone for Minnesota, especially as he and Quinn Hughes forge a partnership reminiscent of Chicago’s legendary defensive duos.