Wild Pursue Patrick Kane to Bolster Offensive Firepower
The Minnesota Wild are exploring a move that could add veteran playmaking depth and championship experience to their roster.
Jul 23, 2026
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The NHL’s Most Lucrative Value Contracts Ahead of 2026
An analysis of the contracts that deliver outsized value for NHL teams, featuring players such as Lane Hutson, Jake Sanderson, and Brandon Hagel.
Jul 23, 2026
Minnesota Wild’s Young Core Must Step Up as Playoff Hopes Hang in Balance
The Wild sit 18th in the league with a net rating of minus three, but a $17 million contract for Kirill Kaprizov and a roster of promising youngsters have set the stage for a make-or‑break season.
Jul 23, 2026
From Frozen Four to New Beginnings: Nick Oliver Leads St. Cloud State
Nick Oliver, a St. Cloud State alum and former Wisconsin assistant, accepted the head coaching position at his alma mater while the team was still making its Frozen Four run, navigating family expansion and roster changes with optimism for the program’s future.
Jul 23, 2026
Wild’s Focus Turns to Locking Down Quinn Hughes
The Minnesota Wild are making Quinn Hughes a cornerstone of their future, with ownership, management and fans all urging a swift contract extension.
Jul 13, 2026
Soccer’s Influence on a Rising Hockey Star and the Sharks’ New Home
Macklin Celebrini credits soccer for shaping his footwork, agility and vision, while the San Jose Sharks secure a Google‑owned building for their downtown headquarters and the Barracuda make key roster additions.
Jul 13, 2026
Macklin Celebrini credits soccer for his NHL rise as Sharks eye new headquarters
Macklin Celebrini says soccer shaped his footwork, agility and vision, helping him become a top prospect. He recently attended World Cup games in Vancouver, hosted a soccer camp, and is set to grace the cover of NHL 27 while the San Jose Sharks prepare a new downtown headquarters.
Jul 13, 2026
NHL Stars Join Charity All-Star Game in Brainerd to Boost Youth Hockey
A charity hockey showdown in Brainerd will feature Minnesota Wild star Matt Boldy and other NHL players, organized by Brainerd alum Mitch McLain to inspire youth and raise funds for community initiatives.
Jul 11, 2026
Dylan Larkin’s Trade List Expands as Stars Join the Fray
The Detroit forward has added the Dallas Stars to his list of potential destinations, while the Anaheim Ducks secured Leo Carlsson's commitment and Daniel Alfredsson moved into coaching. Shane Wright also looks to leave Seattle.
Jul 10, 2026
Matt Boldy: The Indispensable Engine of the Minnesota Wild’s Future
Matt Boldy has become the cornerstone of the Minnesota Wild, delivering elite offense, relentless two‑way play, and leadership that shapes the franchise's trajectory.
Jul 8, 2026
Wild Target Power Forward Chris Kreider as Cap Space Opens
Minnesota’s management is exploring a trade for the Anaheim Ducks’ veteran winger, a move that could reshape the roster and address lingering cap concerns.
Jul 8, 2026
Minnesota Wild Target Jack Hughes in Bold Roster Overhaul
The Wild are exploring a potential trade for Jack Hughes, a 25‑year‑old center who won Olympic gold and remains under an $8 million annual contract. To make room, Minnesota is weighing offers that could involve Kirill Kaprizov and a pursuit of Dylan Larkin, while navigating limited cap space and a need for top‑six forward depth.
Jul 3, 2026
Minnesota Wild lock in Max Shabanov with $1.6 million contract
The Wild have signed free‑agent forward Max Shabanov to a one‑year, $1.6 million deal, banking on his elite skating and offensive upside to boost a team that finished outside the playoffs last season.
Jul 3, 2026
NHL Trade Rumors: Larkin, Rielly, and DeBrusk in the Spotlight
Recent chatter links Detroit’s star center to Minnesota, while Toronto’s defenseman and Vancouver’s forward consider possible shifts ahead of the next season.
Jul 3, 2026
Wild’s Offseason Shake‑up: Losing Key Forwards and the Larkin Trade Rumor
The Minnesota Wild face a pivotal offseason as Marcus Johansson, Mats Zuccarello and Vladimir Tarasenko depart, prompting questions about replacement value, cap strategy and the future of star forward Dylan Larkin.
Jul 2, 2026
Red Wings Make Bold Moves as Free Agency Opens
The Detroit Red Wings activated the NHL's free‑agency period with a series of signings, a trade and a re‑signing, while star center Dylan Larkin's future remains unsettled.
Jul 2, 2026
Minnesota Wild’s Contract Crossroads: Craig Leipold’s Gamble on Quinn Hughes
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.
Jul 1, 2026
Wild Eye Re‑signing Quinn Hughes to Extend Cup Window
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.
Jun 29, 2026
Wild Pursue Dylan Larkin Amid Trade Rumors, Eye Young Centers as Alternatives
The Minnesota Wild are reportedly interested in acquiring Dylan Larkin, while fallback options like Mason McTavish and Shane Wright remain on the radar, shaping the team’s strategy for the upcoming season.
Jun 26, 2026
Guerin’s GM Tenure Sets the Wild Up for a Cup Window
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.
Jun 26, 2026
NHL Alumni and Current Stars Headline Charity Hockey Game in Brainerd
On July 18, the Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd will host a charity hockey game featuring NHL players such as Matt Boldy and Mitch McLain. Organized by the Be Next McLain Family Foundation, the event aims to raise funds for local hockey programs and offers tickets starting at $7 for children 15 and under.
Jun 24, 2026
John Hynes Outlines Minnesota Wild’s Offseason Roadmap
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.
Jun 22, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights’ Playoff Surge Highlights Wild’s Stanley Cup Gap
The Vegas Golden Knights posted a 28‑8‑1 record under John Tortorella, but the Minnesota Wild fell to the Colorado Avalanche and remain a step away from true championship contention.
Jun 18, 2026
Duluth to Host 2027 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation has selected Duluth, Minnesota, as the venue for the 2027 Under-18 Men’s World Championship, promising a competitive tournament that will highlight the next wave of NHL prospects.
Jun 15, 2026