Minnesota Wild: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wild get top-5 Stanley Cup odds, but will have to overcome NHL's cap-hit curse

While the Carolina Hurricanes are drenched in champagne after winning the Stanley Cup on Sunday night, the Minnesota Wild are soaked in trade rumors and high hopes for an entire 2026-27 season with a roster loaded with stars, including Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Faber.

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Wild make a coaching change, but not the one fans wanted

While Greg Cronin departed the Minnesota Wild organization, John Hynes continues to stick around despite last year's collapse.

Bobby Brink News / Gone Puck Wild / June 15

Wild will make their feelings on Bobby Brink crystal clear this offseason

The Minnesota Wild have a big decision to make on Bobby Brink this offseason.

Vincent Trocheck News / Bring Me The News / June 14

Will the Wild revisit trade talks for New York's Vincent Trocheck?

The Wild were heavily rumored to be pursuing New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck at the deadline in March. Ultimately, a trade for the veteran never materialized as the Wild reportedly deemed New York's asking price too high.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 13

NHL confirms that The State of Hockey is still flyover country

The Minnesota Wild still don't have the attention of the rest of the NHL after the league's All-Star teams were announced.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / June 13

Wild’s offseason getting closer to 'Dylan Larkin or bust' after latest rumor

The Minnesota Wild may have more pressure to trade for Dylan Larkin as Nico Hischier gets close to a contract extension with the New Jersey Devils.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Gone Puck Wild / June 13

Making sense of Vladimir Tarasenko's bounce-back season and what it means for his possible return to the Wild

With Marcus Johansson headed back to Sweden, Vladimir Tarasenko's path towards a return to the Minnesota Wild may be wide open. After a disappointing year in De

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 13

Crowds go wild at World Cup watch parties as US smashes Paraguay

The USA got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start on Friday evening, destroying Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles to the delight of thousands of fans across the Twin Cities.

Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / June 11

Another Wild division rival just emerged as threat to trade for Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild may be one of the initial dream destinations for Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, but a new team has emerged in the running in the rival Utah Mammoth.

Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The News / June 11

The latest on the Dylan Larkin-Minnesota Wild trade buzz

The Wild entered the offseason with a lot of expectations that general manager Bill Guerin was going to make another big swing. When Detroit captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade last week, all eyes across the NHL immediately turned towards the Wild as the presumptive favorite to land the 29-year-old center.

Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / June 11

Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin just got a lot more complicated

The Minnesota Wild may need a third team to acquire Dylan Larkin from the Detroit Red Wings.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 11

Michael McCarron may have thrown Wild veteran into Dylan Larkin trade package

The Minnesota Wild could throw Ryan Hartman in their trade package for Dylan Larkin after Michael McCarron's return.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Wild Are a Leading Candidate to Land Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild’s offseason continues to move along, and it just became much more interesting on Thursday, June 4 when it was announced that the Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin had requested a trade out of Detroit, and he listed three teams he would be willing to go to, and the Wild are one of them.

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / June 9

Surprising contract for Wild role player might be harbinger of changing landscape

You probably weren't the only person surprised by the announcement of Michael McCarron's new six-year, $20 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.

Michael McCarron contract another example of sticker shock in rising cap era

Why a Dylan Larkin trade is complicated for Red Wings' Steve Yzerman

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Michael McCarron News / Daily Faceoff / June 9

Michael McCarron contract another example of sticker shock in rising cap era

The Minnesota Wild reportedly signed center Michael McCarron to a six-year extension with a $3.3 million cap hit on Tuesday. While the extension itself wasn’t a surprise, as McCarron was just what the Wild needed in a bottom-six role, the price tag was certainly a shocker.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 9

Wild’s perfect trade offer for Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck

The Minnesota Wild had a very clear message from general manager Bill Guerin heading into the 2026 offseason: A top-six center is coming, one way or another.

Michael McCarron News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 8

Wild Closing In On Long-Term Deal With Michael McCarron

Last month, it was noted that the Wild and Michael McCarron had mutual interest on extending the forward’s stay in Minnesota. But one of the key sticking points in talks was McCarron’s understandable desire to get some term on his next deal, a luxury he has yet to have in the NHL; his longest contract was his entry-level deal back in 2013.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6

Free Agent Focus: Minnesota Wild

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Marcus Johansson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Marcus Johansson Signs In Sweden

Longtime NHL forward Marcus Johansson has signed with Färjestad BK of the SHL, the team announced today, departing the Minnesota Wild. The news was confirmed by Michael Russo of The Athletic. One decade since his breakout 24 goal campaign, the 35-year-old has bounced around several teams since then as a moderate contributor.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Wild’s Marcus Foligno wins 2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Minnesota Wild alternate captain Marcus Foligno has been named the 2026 winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, given each year “to the player who best

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28

Cale Makar is dealing with a 'pretty significant' injury

Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche were eliminated in shocking fashion on Tuesday night, swept away by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals after cruising through the first two rounds of these playoffs.

Filip Gustavsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27

Wild rumors: Minnesota’s ‘Plan B’ to acquire top C after Filip Gustavsson injury

It’s no secret that the Minnesota Wild are looking to take another step forward after winning a playoff round for the first time in over a decade. General manager Bill Guerin hasn’t been afraid to make aggressive moves, and Minnesota appears intent on upgrading down the middle ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 27

Minnesota Wild trade tiers, and the Buffalo Sabres may need to shed salary

Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic: Looking at the Minnesota Wild trade tiers heading into the offseason. Who could the Wild make available? Not going anywhere – Matt Boldy, Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber, and Quinn Hughes.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Did Guerin Just Hint at the Wild Possibly Trading Quinn Hughes?

The Minnesota Wild will look to take another step next season after a strong 2025-26 run that ended in a playoff loss to the dominant Colorado Avalanche.

Filip Gustavsson News / Field Level Media / May 18

Wild G Filip Gustavsson to undergo hip surgery

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery and it is unclear whether he'll be recovered in time for training camp. Wild general manager Bill Guerin surmised on Monday that the surgery would take place "as soon as possible." Guerin said the injury was the wear-and-tear type and wasn't sustained in any one situation.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jesper Wallstedt

The Minnesota Wild have started their offseason, and although their postseason ended at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche quite abruptly, their season showed a lot of growth in the right direction.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.

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Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't be a huge shock

Could the Maple Leafs please Auston Matthews by trading down to No. 3?

Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's historic win

Slipping to pick No. 5 isn't catastrophic for Rangers

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild

The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game

Avalanche HC says Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' vs. Wild

Canadiens look poised to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Canadiens dominate

Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision