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On YouTubeMinnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 28
Wild storm back from three down to continue dominance over Chicago
In a gutsy performance, the Minnesota Wild rallied from a three-goal deficit and defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday night in St.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 27
Wild escape 3-goal hole, topple Blackhawks in shootout
Jared Spurgeon scored the tying goal with just over two minutes remaining and Kirill Kaprizov tallied the lone goal in the shootout, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday in Saint Paul, Minn.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27
Team Sweden adds Wild, Bruins players as injury replacement for the Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics are about to start, and all eyes are on what is happening on the hockey side. Team USA and Team Canada have all of the buzz on them, especially after what happened in the 4 Nations Face-Off, with Canada winning on a last-second goal.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Trading a young goaltender is a risky bet for any NHL team
Whenever a team is looking to build a roster for the future, sometimes they look to go and grab a goaltender for the long haul. Sometimes, that includes going out and finding a young netminder from elsewhere.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Why would the Wild trade Jesper Wallstedt?
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday’s episode of 32 Thoughts that Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt’s name has been thrown around in trade rumors, suggesting that GM Bill Guerin is willing to go all-in after acquiring Quinn Hughes in a trade earlier in the season.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 27
Wild Trading Wallstedt for O’Reilly or Wright Could Make Sense
A shocking trade candidate has emerged out of the blue. Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was on fire to start the 2025–26 campaign, even placing second in NHL.com’s midseason Calder Trophy poll.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27
Wild rumors: Why Minnesota is open to trading top young goaltender
The Minnesota Wild have gotten strong goaltending from the Swedish tandem of Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt in 2025-26, and the pair will both represent their country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan next month.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 27
Minnesota’s Hockey Day Shows Why It’s the ‘State of Hockey’
Every hockey fan in Minnesota and likely almost every hockey fan in the United States knows that Minnesota is considered the “State of Hockey”. Winters
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Johansson, Lindholm named as injury replacements for Sweden’s men’s Olympic team
Some roster adjustments for one of the top teams heading to Italy next month. On Tuesday, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association announced that Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson and Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm have been added to the men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Matt Kiersted News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27
Wild Recall Matt Kiersted
The Wild announced today that they’ve recalled defenseman Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. With two open roster spots, there’s no need for a corresponding move.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 27
NHL Predictions: January 27, Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild
Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions! In this one, the Chicago Blackhawks battle division rival Minnesota Wild. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 26
Wild’s Marcus Foligno speaks out on Minneapolis tragedies
The Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno opened up to the gravity of what has unfolded across the Twin Cities over the past month, using his platform to acknowledge the pain being felt throughout the community.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26
Minnesota Wild Open To Trading Jesper Wallstedt
The Minnesota Wild “would be open to dealing” top young netminder Jesper Wallstedt “if the right deal comes along,” The Athletic’s Michael Russo reported today.
Elliotte Friedman News / Gone Puck Wild / January 26
Elliotte Friedman backs up rumors the Wild could use a surprise player as trade bait 
The Minnesota Wild could parlay the stellar rookie season Jesper Wallstedt is having into another blockbuster trade.
Kirill Kaprizov News / Bring Me The News / January 26
Kirill Kaprizov named NHL's first star after nine-point week
Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov was named the NHL's First Star of the Week for his efforts as Minnesota went 2-1-1 last week. The 28-year-old scored three goals and registered six assists during Minnesota's four games last week.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 26
Wild’s Marcus Foligno, PWHL players speak on ongoing tensions in Minnesota
Athletes are making their voice heard on a growing problem in the Twin Cities. Over the past month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been involved in multiple civilian killings, with Renee Good and Alex Pretti losing their lives due to gunfire.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26
Fleury Now Wild’s Plan B in Wallstedt Trade Scenario?
The Minnesota Wild may have an unexpected contingency plan if trade talks involving top goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt heat up before the deadline.
Minnesota Wild News / Total Pro Sports / January 26
NHL Trade Rumors: Insider Says Wild Could Put Calder Trophy Candidate On The Trade Block To Land Impact Forward
The Minnesota Wild have been thriving ever since signing star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. Now, it appears the team wants to further strengthen its forward group as it looks to make a deep playoff run.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26
Insider Suggests Minnesota Wild Open to Trading Promising Young Goaltender
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin has shown firsthand — most notably by trading four high-end assets for Quinn Hughes — just how willing he is to be aggressive and swing for the fences in an effort to compete with Central Division juggernauts in Colorado and Dallas.
Marc-Andre Fleury News / Athlon Sports / January 26
Marc-Andre Fleury Shares Career Update After NHL Retirement
Retired NHL goalie Marc-Andre Fleury spent just over three seasons with the Minnesota Wild, but his impact on the franchise and fanbase was unmistakable.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26
Nylander-for-Wright? Why this blockbuster trade rumor feels off
The rumor mill has shifted its focus toward a potential blockbuster involving William Nylander and the Seattle Kraken. It is a mock trade gaining more traction than many originally expected.
Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / January 24
Wild's Trade for Quinn Hughes Already a Smashing Success
The second the Minnesota Wild traded for defenseman Quinn Hughes back in December, it was clear to everybody who was paying attention that the team was all in.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23
Wild Reassign Hunter Haight, Ben Jones
The Minnesota Wild are expected to have a fully healthy forward core for their game tomorrow against the Florida Panthers. The Wild announced that they’ve reassigned forwards Hunter Haight and Ben Jones to the AHL’s Iowa Wild.
Quinn Hughes News / Total Pro Sports / January 23
Quinn Hughes Equals Franchise Record With Another Masterclass In Wild’s Win Over Red Wings
Minnesota continues to thrive with Quinn Hughes at the center of everything they do, and Thursday night was another clear example of why the blue line addition has changed the feel of this team so quickly.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 23
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Overtime Win Over the Red Wings
The Minnesota Wild kicked off a four-game homestand with a late-night puck drop against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, Jan. 22. They had just returned home from a quick three-game stint that saw them come home with a 2-1 record.
Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / January 23
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov caps big night with OT goal vs. Wings
Kirill Kaprizov tallied two goals and an assist, including the winning goal 45 seconds into overtime, to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
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