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On YouTubeMinnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Marco Rossi
Now that the draft and free agency have come and gone for the most part, there will still be some signings happening, but it’s time to dive into some more offseason items.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / July 6
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi
Jessi Pierce of NHL.com: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin isn’t worried about anyone offer sheeting forward Marco Rossi. “I’m not concerned,” Guerin said Tuesday.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / Athlon Sports / July 5
Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko Makes Admission on Red Wings Exit
The Detroit Red Wings made a surprising signing last offseason when they acquired forward Vladimir Tarasenko, inking him to a two-year contract. Tarasenko played for both the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers in 2023-24, recording 55 points in 76 games in both stints combined.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Frederick Gaudreau News / The Hockey Writers / July 4
Meet the Newest Seattle Kraken: Frederick Gaudreau
Ahead of the chaos of the NHL Draft and free agency, many teams worked on some trades. One of those teams was the Seattle Kraken. On June 26, they traded their fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Frederick Gaudreau.
Gustav Nyquist News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Veteran winger to return for 14th NHL season, lands contract with Jets
On the season, Nyquist combined for just 28 points and a minus-24 in 79 games played.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 2
Bill Guerin: Wild prepared to match offer sheet for Marco Rossi
Wild GM Bill Guerin is prepared to match any offer sheet that comes in for talented 23-year-old center Marco Rossi, he said on Tuesday. Guerin said he's "not concerned" about the possibility of another team trying to come in and poach Rossi because he's prepared if that scenario happens.
Tyler Pitlick News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Wild sign Tyler Pitlick to two-year, two-way contract
The Minnesota Wild made a signing to help bolster their depth on Tuesday, signing Tyler Pitlick to a two-year, two-way contract. Pitlick will carry an annual average value of $775,000 – the NHL league minimum.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Penguins sign pair of players to two-year deals
The Penguins have signed UFA winger Justin Brazeau to a two-year, $3M contract with a $1.5M cap hit, Darren Dreger of TSN reports. The team confirmed that deal and also announced a two-year, $1.8M contract for defenseman Caleb Jones with a cap hit of $900,000.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Maple Leafs sign trio of players
The Maple Leafs announced they’ve signed forward Travis Boyd to a one-year, league minimum contract, forward Benoit-Olivier Groulx to a two-year contract with a cap hit of $812,500, and re-signed defenseman Dakota Mermis to a two-year deal with a cap hit of $812,500.
Nico Sturm News / Bring Me The News / July 1
Report: Minnesota Wild reuniting with veteran center Nico Sturm
The Wild are adding center help by reportedly bringing back Nico Sturm, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo. Sturm, 30, began his NHL career with the Wild, playing for Minnesota from 2019 to 2022.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1
Wild closing in on reunion with 2-time Stanley Cup champion
The Minnesota Wild are looking to again reload their roster for the 2025-26 season. Minnesota is keeping an eye and closing in on signing center Nico Sturm, per The Athletic.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / The Hockey Writers / July 1
Wild Trade For Tarasenko to Start Off Free Agency Early
Now that the draft has passed, it’s time for free agency to start, and the Minnesota Wild have been looking forward to this day since they bought out the contracts of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter almost four years ago.
Minnesota Wild News / House of Hockey / June 30
Minnesota Wild Announce Major Franchise Change Ahead of the 2025-26 Season
The Minnesota Wild are set for a big off-season in 2025, and ahead of the new season, they've renamed their arena on a massive 14-year sponsorship deal.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Wild acquire former first-round pick from Red Wings
The two-time Stanley Cup champion and All-Star couldn’t hang onto a consistent top-six role with the Wings, and his 11 goals and 33 points in 80 games amounted to the worst scoring pace of his 13-year NHL career.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Three former Maple Leafs who could reunite with team in free agency
Free agency opens in less than 24 hours, and things are starting to heat up.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 30
Wild announce new name for arena formerly known as Xcel Energy Center
The Minnesota Wild have announced a new 14-year naming rights partnership for their arena in downtown St. Paul, which was formerly known as Xcel Energy Center.
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / June 30
Minnesota Wild's facility renamed Grand Casino Arena
The operators of Xcel Energy Center, home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and PWHL's Minnesota Frost, announced a name change for the facility on Monday. The 18,000-seat arena in downtown Saint Paul will be known as Grand Casino Arena starting on Sept.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Meet the Minnesota Wild’s 2025 Draft Class
The Minnesota Wild didn’t make a big splash at this year’s draft, but they did make some solid selections. As most know, they didn’t have any first-round picks this year because of their trade for David Jiříček last season, which sent their only first-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jonas Brodin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28
Wild defenseman to miss start of season after undergoing surgery
According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, general manager Bill Guerin has confirmed that Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin underwent upper-body surgery a few weeks ago, and he’ll likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season.
Minnesota Wild News / House of Hockey / June 28
Minnesota Wild Unexpectedly Trade Defenseman to Metro Division Team
Halfway through this year's draft, the Minnesota Wild and the Washington Capitals announced that they've agreed on the terms of a trade. Indeed, the Capitals acquired defenseman Declan Chisholm and the 180th overall pick in the 2025 Draft from the Wild in return for Chase Priskie and the 123rd overall pick.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
Wild select Adam Benak No. 102 overall in 2025 NHL Draft
One of the NHL Draft’s most unique prospects came off the board on Saturday when the Minnesota Wild selected diminutive centerman Adam Benak with the 102nd overall pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 28
Wild select Swedish defenseman in second round of 2025 NHL draft
The Minnesota Wild selected Swedish defenseman Theodor Hallquisth with the 52nd overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NHL draft on Saturday. They did not have a first-round pick on Friday night.
Brendan Gaunce News / Field Level Media / June 26
Blue Jackets bring back F Brendan Gaunce in trade with Wild
Columbus acquired former Blue Jackets forward Brendan Gaunce from the Minnesota Wild on Thursday in exchange for minor league forward Cameron Butler. Gaunce, 31, collected one assist, four penalty minutes, seven blocked shots and 18 hits in 12 games last season, his lone campaign with the Wild.
Frederick Gaudreau News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Kraken acquire Frederick Gaudreau from Wild for draft pick
The Seattle Kraken acquired center Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild on Thursday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick. Gaudreau has three years left on a five-year, $10.5 million contract with an annual average value (AAV) of $2.1 million he signed ahead of the 2023-24 regular season.
Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / June 21
Wild Named Favorite to Land Top Free Agent
The Minnesota Wild hope to make a big splash over the offseason to catapult the organization into the Stanley Cup conversation. With free agency closing in, the Wild are emerging as a favorite to land one of the top available wingers.
John Tavares News / Athlon Sports / June 16
Maple Leafs' John Tavares connected with surprising West team
The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to see major changes occur this offseason. With the team having multiple key players entering free agency, Toronto's roster could look very different come next season.
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