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Wild Olympians in the Qualifiers & the Quarterfinals

The 2026 Winter Olympics have moved along quickly, and while women’s hockey will play for the gold medal on Thursday, Feb. 19, with Canada and USA, the men’s will start their qualifiers on Tuesday, Feb.

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Wild Week Ahead: ‘Hockey Without Limits’ Camp, Back to Practice & Olympics Update

The NHL has now entered its second straight week of no games as the Olympics continue towards awarding the gold medal at the end of this week. There will be a change, however, as NHL teams will get back to practicing, and that includes the Minnesota Wild, who will take the ice for practice on Wednesday, Feb.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 16

Olympic injury could interrupt the Minnesota Wild's trade deadline plans

The cost for possible free agent targets could rise if L.A. is still in the game.

Quinn Hughes News / Professor Press Box / February 15

Quinn Hughes Might Be Key to Team USA’s Olympic Success

If you’re watching Team USA at the Olympics, it’s hard not to notice Quinn Hughes quietly dominating from the blue line. Hughes isn’t just holding his own—he’s carrying the team in a way most defensemen can only dream of.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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Matt Boldy News / Bring Me The News / February 14

Matt Boldy dazzles with highlight-reel goal in Team USA win over Denmark

The Minnesota Wild were well represented in Team USA's 6-3 win over Denmark at the Olympics on Saturday. Star forward Matt Boldy scored his first Olympic goal, and it was a highlight so good that you have to see it in order to believe it.

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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

Jesper Wallstedt News / Gone Puck Wild / February 13

Wild Rumors: Potential Jesper Wallstedt trade package gets floated, and it’s a doozy

If the Minnesota Wild are going to trade goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, there could be an intriguing package to make it worth the while. Po

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / February 13

Should Filip Gustavsson have started against Finland?

It was a difficult loss for Sweden’s men’s hockey team on Friday, dropping a 4-1 effort to Finland in the preliminary round at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Wild Fans Can Be Concerned About Possible Olympic Injuries

With the 2026 Winter Olympics fully underway, the NHL is on its break with no games scheduled until the end of the month. Many players went on a quick vacation or just took some time to rest and recover before the final push for the postseason gets going.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / February 12

It took one period for Quinn Hughes to get robbed of his first big Olympic moment

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes saw his first goal in the Winter Olympics wiped out due to a challenge by Latvia.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 12

NHL Rumours: What A Quinn Hughes Deal Could Look Like for Minnesota Wild

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. Play at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina has started. However, general managers are still thinking about the future.

Filip Gustavsson News / Daily Faceoff / February 12

Sweden’s Filip Gustavsson expected to start against Finland

It looks like Sweden is going to stick with their guy afterall. Despite early reports that goaltender Jacob Markstrom might be getting the start for Sweden in a key Group B matchup with Finland, Markstrom let it slip that Filip Gustavsson will be back in net on Friday against their Scandinavian rival.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 12

Quinn Hughes adds another dynamic to USA’s backend

The United States came oh-so close to winning their first best-on-best hockey tournament last year at the 4 Nations Face-Off. If not for some phenomenal saves from Canada‘s Jordan Binnington in the overtime period, the game may not have made it to the point where Connor McDavid could have wired a wrist shot past Connor Hellebuyck for the win.

Samuel Hlavaj News / Gone Puck Wild / February 11

A top Wild prospect helped pull off an Olympic upset for Slovakia against Finland

Slovakia goalie Samuel Hlavaj helped shut down a heavily favored Finland team, and he happens to be a Minnesota Wild prospect

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 11

Minnesota Wild Stars Will Shape USA, Sweden’s Olympic Hockey Hopes

The Milano Santa Giulia Arena is alive with the scrape of blades and the echo of pucks off glass as men’s hockey begins at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Team USA does not play today, so Wild players in red, white, and blue will wait one more night for their first shift.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 11

Slovakia’s Samuel Hlavaj makes Olympic history in stunning upset over Finland

It took just one game in the 2026 Winter Olympics for the men’s hockey tournament to see an upset. Finland was one of the favorites in the tournament, with a roster loaded with NHL talent, led by stars such as Mikko Rantanen and Sebastian Aho.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Samuel Hlavaj Stuns Finland, Sparks Jesper Wallstedt Trade Talk

Slovak goalie Samuel Hlavaj delivered a memorable performance in Slovakia’s Olympic upset victory over Finland on Wednesday. In the men’s tournament opener, Hlavaj set a national record with 38 saves in a 4-1 upset win.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Proposed blockbuster trade between Blues and Wild sparks fierce debate

It’s unclear how much validity there is to the pitch, but the Minnesota Wild may be exploring one of the boldest trade ideas to surface this season — and judging by the reaction online, it’s anything but unanimous, and for some, it’s hitting every nerve imaginable.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Lead / February 7

Trading Jesper Wallstedt Would Signal Wild Want to Reshape Future

The winds swirling through the Twin Cities feel unsettled this winter, and at the center of the turbulence is Jesper Wallstedt. Recent reporting in January has confirmed Wallstedt as available in trade discussions, marking a significant shift in how the Minnesota Wild are positioning their roster strategy, especially long-term.

Matt Boldy News / Bring Me The News / February 7

Matt Boldy named NHL's First Star after six-point week

For the second time in three weeks a Wild player is the NHL's First Star of the Week, with winger Matt Boldy taking home the accolade after registering six points in Minnesota's last two wins.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Trade Deadline Primer: Minnesota Wild

With the Olympic break approaching, the trade deadline is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Inside The Rink / February 6

Could Marc-Andre Fleury Return This Season?

The NHL season has hit the Olympic break, and rumors are coming up all over the place. One rumor that has popped up is the potential for a former Vezina Trophy-winning goalie to return, as Marc-Andre Fleury has been rumored to potentially make a return this season.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / February 6

NHL Rumours: The Minnesota Wild Goaltending Move Could Come as Surprise

Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours, and we check in on the Minnesota Wild. The Wild have shown that they are a team that is willing to play ball this year.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Wild Reassign David Jiricek, Cal Petersen, Tyler Pitlick

The Wild have reassigned defenseman David Jiříček, goaltender Calvin Petersen, and winger Tyler Pitlick to AHL Iowa, per a team announcement. Minnesota won its final game before the Olympic break yesterday, a 6-5 overtime thriller over the Predators, so those three will now be able to continue playing over the next few weeks in the minors.