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MN native, former Wild player Stu Bickel hired as AHL Iowa head coach

MN native, former Wild player Stu Bickel hired as AHL Iowa head coach

The Wild have hired former player Stu Bickel as the new head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Iowa Wild, they announced on Monday. Bickel has extensive Minnesota ties.

Mats Zuccarello News / Gone Puck Wild / June 29

Mats Zuccarello's breakup with Wild could get uglier than anticipated

It sounds like Mats Zuccarello's time with the Minnesota Wild is coming to an end.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29
Zuccarello 'Ticked' at Wild: How Guerin Mishandled One of His Top Wingers

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

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.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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?

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28
Tarasenko Dispute Raises Tampering Questions as Wild Deny Permission Claims

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.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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 / Bring Me The News / June 28
Report: Mats Zuccarello 'ticked' at Wild, unlikely to return to Minnesota

Report: Mats Zuccarello 'ticked' at Wild, unlikely to return to Minnesota

Mats Zuccarello's time with the Minnesota Wild appears likely to be coming to an end after seven years. The veteran winger is frustrated with the franchise and poised to test free agency this week, according to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic.

Yakov Trenin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28
Minnesota Wild Shopping Yakov Trenin

Minnesota Wild Shopping Yakov Trenin

The Minnesota Wild are shopping forward Yakov Trenin as they look to create additional cap flexibility in advance of July 1, Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic reported last night.

Ryan Healey News / Daily Faceoff / June 27
Islanders acquire Ryan Healey from Wild for future considerations

Islanders acquire Ryan Healey from Wild for future considerations

A collegiate product might have a different home when joining the pro ranks. On Saturday night, the New York Islanders acquired the signing rights of defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild for future considerations.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Islanders Acquire Ryan Healey From Wild

Islanders Acquire Ryan Healey From Wild

The Islanders have added some defensive depth to their prospect pool.  The team announced that they’ve acquired defenseman Ryan Healey from the Wild in exchange for future considerations.

Bill Guerin News / Bring Me The News / June 27

Wild complete 2026 NHL Draft with three selections

The Wild have been busy on the trade market under GM Bill Guerin, and that continued into Saturday's NHL Draft. After a pair of deals to move up, Minnesota is leaving this year's draft with three players, which is its smallest class in franchise history.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 27

Wild trade up, select big Swedish center in third round of NHL Draft

The Wild did not have a first-round pick on Friday night as part of the Quinn Hughes trade. They traded up in the third round on Saturday to make Swedish center Adam Andersson their first selection of the 2026 draft.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 27

What can you get with a third-round pick? Five of the Wild's best third-round picks in franchise history.

Because of several recent trades, the Minnesota Wild don't have a first or second-round pick in the upcoming NHL draft. I don't think Wild fans are complaining

Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

NHL Insider says Detroit Red Wings brass 'isn't super happy' with Minnesota Wild's Dylan Larkin proposal

The Minnesota Wild have been the most common team tied to the Dylan Larkin sweepstakes. However, it appears they aren't willing to put all their chips onto the table to make the deal happen.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / June 26
Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year

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.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the Year Award

Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the Year Award

Friday’s first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft was a special night for Gavin McKenna, who was picked first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the rest of the players whose dreams were realized by getting selected.

Bill Guerin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26
Wild’s Bill Guerin Wins Jim Gregory GM Of The Year Award

Wild’s Bill Guerin Wins Jim Gregory GM Of The Year Award

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has won the NHL’s Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award. The 55-year-old pulled off multiple feats through the 2025-26 season, acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks and winning a Gold Medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as the GM of Team USA.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Wild Have Had Luck in Past Drafts With Later Picks

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

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
Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

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.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin

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

'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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
Wild Can Still Have Draft Success Without 1st- or 2nd-Round Picks

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.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23
The young forward Wild are willing to package to upgrade at center

The young forward Wild are willing to package to upgrade at center

The Minnesota Wild are flush with star wingers and defensemen — but center depth has been a significant area of need in the State of Hockey for years. That issue was magnified during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when top-line center Joel Eriksson Ek was injured and Ryan Hartman was forced into a first-line role.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23
Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko headed to open market after agent change

Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko headed to open market after agent change

The Minnesota Wild have very little cap space as they look to improve their team for a run in 2026-27. The Wild recently re-signed Michael McCarron to a six-year deal.

Minnesota Wild News / Ball Exclusives / June 17
Minnesota remains a No. 1 center away from contention

Minnesota remains a No. 1 center away from contention

When general manager Bill Guerin acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes for a king’s ransom in December, it signaled to fans that the team was finally going all in.

Michael McCarron News / Yardbarker / June 9
Surprising contract for Wild role player might be harbinger of changing landscape

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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