Minnesota Wild Navigate Uncertainty Ahead of New Season
The Wild must answer pressing questions about their top line, power play and goaltending as they prepare for a compressed opening stretch.
Jul 30, 2026
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Bill Guerin Clinches 2025‑26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award
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.
Jun 27, 2026
Minnesota Wild Eye Trade for Dylan Larkin as Center Seeks New Destination
Dylan Larkin has asked to be moved and listed the Minnesota Wild among his preferred destinations. The team’s need for a top‑center and faceoff specialist makes a potential blockbuster deal plausible, though risks remain.
Jun 9, 2026
Malkin’s Loyalty Tested as Wild Pursue a Center
Evgeni Malkin’s future remains tied to the Penguins, while the Minnesota Wild’s search for a top‑line center raises questions about cap space and roster strategy.
May 25, 2026
Wild’s Playoff Puzzle: McCarron, Stramel, and the Future of the Roster
Michael McCarron’s unexpected postseason surge has put the Minnesota Wild at a crossroads, as the team balances his rising price tag against the promise of a more affordable alternative in Charlie Stramel.
May 23, 2026
Wild Target Nico Hischier to Strengthen Center Depth
The Minnesota Wild are exploring a potential trade for New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier, a move that could reshape their center corps and address persistent penalty‑kill and faceoff concerns.
May 20, 2026
Bill Guerin’s Offseason Overhaul: Building a Contender in Minnesota
With $15.358 million in cap space and a handful of key unrestricted free agents, Bill Guerin is orchestrating a busy summer that could reshape the Minnesota Wild's lineup and coaching staff.
May 15, 2026
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin Eyes Roster Overhaul to Counter Colorado Avalanche
Bill Guerin, the general manager of the Minnesota Wild, faces the task of building a team capable of defeating the dominant Colorado Avalanche. Despite having star players like Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy, and Brock Faber, the Wild struggle with speed and special teams, which were exposed in their playoff series against the Avalanche. Guerin has the flexibility this offseason to address these issues, including potentially signing Hughes to a long-term extension and targeting faster players in free agency or via trade. The Wild's success will depend on their ability to match the Avalanche's speed and skill, as well as improve their penalty kill, which was a key factor in their Olympic success.
May 14, 2026
Avalanche Rally from 3-0 Deficit to Stun Wild in Overtime
Colorado erased a three‑goal hole, with Nathan MacKinnon forcing overtime and Brett Kulak delivering the decisive goal, securing a historic home series victory.
May 14, 2026
Avalanche Stun Wild in Overtime to Advance to Western Final
Colorado erased a three-goal deficit, with Nathan MacKinnon tying the game in regulation and Brett Kulak sealing a 4-3 overtime victory that sends the Avalanche to the Western Conference final.
May 14, 2026
Avalanche Stun Wild in Overtime to Reach Western Conference Final
In a dramatic Game 5, the Colorado Avalanche rallied from a three‑goal hole to defeat the Minnesota Wild 4‑3 in overtime, advancing to the conference finals for the first time in nearly two decades.
May 14, 2026
Avalanche Extend Playoff Lead with 5-2 Victory Over Wild
Colorado Avalanche defeated Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 series lead and moving one win away from the Western Conference Final.
May 12, 2026
Wallstedt’s Heroics Shine Amid Wild’s Playoff Struggles
Jesper Wallstedt delivered two outstanding performances, but the Wild fell behind 3-1 in the series after a loss that highlighted both promise and problems.
May 12, 2026
Wild Set for Monday Night Clash with Avalanche at Grand Casino Arena
After a dominant 5‑1 win over Colorado on Saturday, the Minnesota Wild will face the Colorado Avalanche tonight at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a projected lineup featuring stars such as Kirill Kaprizov and Vladimir Tarasenko.
May 11, 2026