Minnesota Wild: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bill Guerin might have no choice but to give up this player to land Vincent Trocheck

It's no secret that the Minnesota Wild were interested in acquiring New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck at the trade deadline. But if Bill Guerin wants Trocheck, they may have to give up Danila Yurov, especially if there's a bidding war.

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Marcus Foligno News / ESPN / June 4

Wild's M. Foligno joins brother as Clancy winner

Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service, joining his brother and Wild teammate Nick as winners of the award.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / June 4

Wild F Marcus Foligno claims King Clancy Trophy

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno was named the winner of the 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Thursday. The award is presented to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.

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

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Marcus Foligno Awarded 2026 King Clancy Trophy

The NHL has announced that Marcus Foligno has won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The award is given to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.

Ryan Hartman News / Gone Puck Wild / June 4

Ryan Hartman might be the Wild's key to finding a No. 1 center

The Minnesota Wild may have to cash in on Ryan Hartman's value before it's too late.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 1

Wild lose widely-respected draft guru Judd Brackett to Maple Leafs

The Minnesota Wild have lost a big name in their front office. Judd Brackett, the franchise's director of amateur scouting for the past six years, has been hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs as their assistant general manager.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Report: Wild’s director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett leaves team

The Minnesota Wild look to be losing one of the most highly-regarded scouts in hockey, as the team’s director of amateur scouting, Judd Brackett, appears

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31

Judd Brackett Expected To Leave Wild

The Minnesota Wild could lose a core piece of their scouting room before the NHL Draft. Director of Amateur Scouting Judd Brackett is expected to leave the club for an elevated position somewhere else per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

3 Wild trade candidates after crushing 2nd round Avalanche loss

The Minnesota Wild were one of the best teams in the NHL in 2025-26. They finished the season at 46-24-12 on the year, which was good for the third-best record in the Western Conference.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Filip Gustavsson

The Minnesota Wild’s offseason continues to move along, as does the NHL’s postseason. The end of a season means it’s time for each player to receive their grade reports for the past season.

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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.

Minnesota Wild 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.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23

Wild rumors: Minnesota ‘badly wants to re-sign’ this veteran forward

Michael McCarron just enjoyed one of the best seasons of his NHL career, scoring 17 points split between the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild before adding four points in 11 Stanley Cup Playoff contests.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 22

NHL Rumors: Nobody in game is untouchable, according to Wild GM Bill Guerin; eventual meeting between John Chayka and Auston Matthews detailed

Minnesota Sports Fan: (posted video) Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, when asked how many players are untouchable on his roster. Reporter: “I got one for you, Billy.

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.

Minnesota Wild 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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 18

Wild’s Guerin says signing Quinn Hughes is ‘priority one’

The game plan for the Minnesota Wild seems to be pretty cut and dry – sign Quinn Hughes. When speaking to the media on Monday, Wild general manager Bill Guerin made that point very clear, as the team wants to have the star defenseman on the books for the foreseeable future.

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.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / May 16

Priority One for the Minnesota Wild This Offseason: Get a Center

The Minnesota Wild are heading home after falling by a score of 4-3 in overtime in Game 5 of Round 2 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Colorado Avalanche.

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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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.

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