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Nick Foligno News / Field Level Media / July 2
Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season
The Minnesota Wild are bringing back veteran forward Nick Foligno on a one-year, $900,000 contract to play his 20th NHL season in 2026-27, the team announced Thursday.
NHL News / Bring Me The News / July 2
Wild trade Jake Middleton to Calgary, land two veteran players in return
After a fairly quiet start to the offseason on the opening day of free agency, the Wild have made some noise on day two. They're trading defenseman Jake Middleton to the Calgary Flames for center Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta, according to multiple reports.
Jacob Middleton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Flames Acquire Jacob Middleton From Wild
The Calgary Flames will continue to revamp their blue line. The team is set to acquire defenseman Jacob Middleton from the Minnesota Wild per TSN’s Darren Dreger.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
Nick Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Nick Foligno Signs 1-Year Contract to Stay With the Wild
Nick Foligno has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Minnesota Wild, the team announced Thursday morning. The deal is worth $900,000. Foligno, 38, split last season between the Chicago Blackhawks and Wild.
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.
Mats Zuccarello News / Gone Puck Wild / July 2
Mats Zuccarello's new contract shows how bad the Wild wanted to move on 
Mats Zuccarello's style of play may have been a determining factor in his departure from the Minnesota Wild.
Bill Guerin News / Bring Me The News / July 2
Bill Guerin discusses fallout from Wild's bizarre start to free agency
NHL free agency officially began on Wednesday, and the Wild had a peculiar start. They entered the offseason with some clear needs and goals on their to-do list, but they really haven't accomplished any of them...
Mason Shaw News / Bring Me The News / July 1
Wild sign veteran goalie, bring back Mason Shaw among other additions
The Wild have signed a veteran NHL goaltender and a few two-way forwards on the opening day of free agency. The goalie is 34-year-old Calvin Pickard, who spent the last few years with the Oilers and has played in parts of 11 NHL seasons.
Calvin Pickard News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Wild sign Calvin Pickard, Mason Shaw to one-year contracts
The Minnesota Wild shored up their goalie depth with one of the more notable journeymen on the market as they signed well-traveled netminder Calvin Pickard to a one-year pact amid Wednesday’s free agency frenzy.
Filip Gustavsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1
Wild sign short-term Filip Gustavsson replacement to 1-year contract
The Minnesota Wild, who were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the rival Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Semifinal, decided to start
Mats Zuccarello News / Bring Me The News / July 1
Zuccarello signs cheap deal with LA Kings: Have Wild made a mistake?
Longtime Minnesota Wild winger Mats Zuccarello is officially headed elsewhere. He's signing a one-year, $1 million deal (with additional bonuses available) with the Los Angeles Kings, according to various reports on Wednesday.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Wild To Re-Sign Nick Foligno, Zach Bogosian
The Minnesota Wild are retaining a few of their veteran depth pieces for next season. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Wild are expected to re-sign forward Nick Foligno and defenseman Zach Bogosian before free agency begins.
Bobby Brink News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Wild sign Bobby Brink to one-year, $2.75 million contract
The Minnesota Wild have signed winger Bobby Brink to a one-year, $2.75 million contract. The Athletic’s Michael Russo was the first to report the signing.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Mats Zuccarello headed to free agency
Minnesota has a key veteran forward who wants to test the NHL’s free-agent waters.
Bobby Brink News / Bring Me The News / June 30
Wild allow 5 players to hit free agency, 'working' to re-sign Bobby Brink
The Wild did not issue qualifying offers to five different players by Monday's deadline. Bobby Brink was among the most surprising, but multiple reports indicate that the team is working to sign him to a new deal.
Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29
The depth forward Wild are shopping amid Dylan Larkin noise
Following a third-place Central Division finish, expectations were high for the Minnesota Wild. A 2-1 deficit in the opening round of the playoffs against the Dallas Stars was quickly overcome, with three wins in a row to advance to the second round.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29
Zuccarello 'Ticked' at Wild: How Guerin Mishandled One of His Top Wingers
Mats Zuccarello is likely leaving Minnesota — and the Wild have nobody to blame but themselves. According to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, Zuccarello is “pretty ticked” about how negotiations have unfolded and is now determined to test free agency when the market opens Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Vladimir Tarasenko's Free Agency Sparks Wild Tampering Questions
As the Minnesota Wild gear up for the start of free agency on July 1, the franchise's offseason plans are starting to take shape, with one of their veteran forwards moving toward entering the open market.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28
Tarasenko Dispute Raises Tampering Questions as Wild Deny Permission Claims
A report suggesting Vladimir Tarasenko’s new agent has been granted permission to shop the pending unrestricted free agent ahead of the July 1 market has been flatly denied by the Minnesota Wild — and may have opened the door to tampering allegations.
Bill Guerin News / Field Level Media / June 26
Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year
The Minnesota Wild's Bill Guerin is the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year for the first time -- also a first for the franchise -- the NHL announced on Friday night.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Wild Have Had Luck in Past Drafts With Later Picks
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is upon us as it’s finally Friday, June 26, and the draft will begin this evening at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Unless
Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Quinn Hughes Signing Extension With the Wild, Owner Craig Leipold Says
The Quinn Hughes sweepstakes that never really got started may already be over. Wild owner Craig Leipold said in a recent interview with Minnesota Public
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL
It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin
The offseason is now officially underway for all NHL teams, as the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes a week and a half ago. The Wild have
Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
'We are going to re-sign him': Wild owner confident Quinn Hughes will stay with team
While no deal has been done yet, there’s optimism that a top player will be staying in the State of Hockey.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
Wild Can Still Have Draft Success Without 1st- or 2nd-Round Picks
It’s been 10 days since the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup over the Vegas Golden Knights, and the NHL has had barely any quiet time since then.
Michael McCarron 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.
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