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Wild have some big decisions to make ahead of NHL Trade Deadline

With just a few days before March 6th’s trade deadline, NHL teams should have already decided if they’re going to be buyers or sellers. For the team’s on the buying side of the ledger, they’ll now have to decide just how aggressive they want to be to improve their roster for the stretch run.

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Wild F Marcus Foligno (lower body) placed on IR

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Folingo was placed on injured reserve Monday with a lower-body injury. The specifics of the injury are unclear, and the Wild did not release any further details.

Steven Stamkos News / Gone Puck Wild / March 2

Steven Stamkos had some interesting comments about rumors he'd accept a trade to the Wild

The Minnesota Wild were reportedly a team Steven Stamkos was interested in waiving his no-movement clause for. But last Friday, Stamkos told reporters that he had no desire to leave the Nashville Predators.

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Marcus Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Deadline Looms and Marcus Foligno Injury

The Minnesota Wild had an interesting first week back after the Olympic break ended, as they had a road back-to-back with their gold medalists getting back just in time for the plane to Colorado on Wednesday, Feb.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Quinn Hughes' Future Update Emerges After Winter Olympics

Quinn Hughes has quickly become one of the Minnesota Wild’s most important players since arriving in a December trade from the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old defenseman, who previously served as Vancouver’s captain, has made an immediate impact at both ends of the ice.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Wild Claim Robby Fabbri, Place Tyler Pitlick On Waivers

The Minnesota Wild have found a depth forward upgrade on the waiver wire. Minnesota has claimed St. Louis Blues winger Robby Fabbri off of waivers and, in a corresponding move, placed Tyler Pitlick on waivers to clear roster space per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Marcus Foligno News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Wild place Marcus Foligno on IR with lower-body injury

The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Marcus Foligno on the injured reserve list after he sustained a lower-body injury in their 5-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Friday.

Vincent Trocheck News / Bring Me The News / March 2

Wild, Vincent Trocheck trade rumors buzzing ahead of Friday deadline

Since landing star defenseman Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade in December, league chatter has suggested Minnesota could still make another big move before Friday's 2 p.m.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / March 2

Bill Guerin trolled the Rangers over recent Vincent Trocheck trade rumors

Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin made it no secret that he wants Vincent Trocheck, dating back to the Winter Olympics.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Quinn Hughes jokes he was in no shape to return to Wild after Olympic gold

Quinn Hughes has become a household name after winning gold at the Winter Olympics with Team USA. As his fame has continued to grow, Hughes has been making the rounds on TV, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and SNL.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Wild’s dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Wild are in a fantastic position heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Minnesota made the biggest trade of the season earlier in the year.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1

Wild, Flyers Swap Boris Katchouk, Roman Schmidt

The Wild announced this evening that they’ve acquired defenseman Roman Schmidt from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Boris Katchouk. Both players will report to their respective AHL clubs, sharing the distinction of being former notable Tampa Bay Lightning draft selections.

Bill Guerin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 1

Wild rumors: What GM Bill Guerin wants to add with ‘smart’ trade deadline approach

Currently third in the Central Division with 80 points, the Minnesota Wild are in the thick of a playoff race. If the season ended today, the Wild would indeed be postseason-bound.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 1

After capturing gold, Wild trio focused on Blues

A trio of United States Olympic gold medal winners are about to return "home." It's likely that fans from the "State of Hockey" will welcome them back with a roar.

Tyler Pitlick News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28

Wild Recall Tyler Pitlick

With Joel Eriksson Ek sustaining an injury last night against Utah, the Wild have brought up some extra forward depth. The team announced that they have recalled Tyler Pitlick from AHL Iowa.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Quinn Hughes Sparks Backlash After White House Visit

If you’ve been following hockey at all lately, you’ve probably seen the buzz around Quinn and Jack Hughes. The brothers had a standout Olympics, with each scoring an overtime winner and helping Team USA capture gold.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 28

Wild stumble against Mammoth as busy weekend awaits Quinn Hughes

The Wild made a statement in their first game back from the Olympic-break with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche on Thursday, but Friday night was a different story with a 5-2 loss against the Mammoth.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / February 28

Wild Continuing Aggressive Push as Trade Deadline Nears

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away, and teams are positioning themselves to be either buyers or sellers. One squad that is certainly in the former camp is the Minnesota Wild, which already made a major trade for superstar Quinn Hughes back in December.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

Quinn Hughes to appear on 'SNL' and 'The Tonight Show'

Wild's Quinn Hughes to appear on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Tonight Show'

There’s something about international hockey that puts the game in a larger spotlight, especially in the United States.

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Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / February 27

Eriksson Ek, Boldy Each Score Twice in 5-2 Win Against Avalanche

Returning from the Olympic break, the Wild took on the Avalanche, who played their first game back on Wednesday, defeating the Utah Mammoth 4-2, at Ball Arena on Thursday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 27

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Win Over the Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild returned to game action following the Olympic break on Thursday night, Feb. 26, on the road against the Colorado Avalanche. They had their whole roster back with the exception of Jonas Brodin, who was still recovering from surgery he had prior to the break.