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Wild pull off intriguing trade with Predators for towering center

The Minnesota Wild have emerged as a contender in the Western Conference after acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes, and now they are still making some small moves to close the gap between them and the Colorado Avalanche.

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Wild just traded for a center ahead the deadline, just not the one everyone expected

The Minnesota Wild pulled off their first trade of deadline week, acquring center Michael McCarron from the Predators.

Minnesota Wild News / The Spun / March 3

Jack, Quinn Hughes Shared Special Moment With NFL Legend Tom Brady

No matter how their NHL careers end, Jack and Quinn Hughes will always be Olympic gold medalists and have their Olympic glory memories to look back fondly on.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Wild Expected To Activate Jonas Brodin From Injured Reserve

Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin is expected to return to the lineup tonight against the Lightning, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports. He’ll need to come off injured reserve.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / March 3

Wild claim veteran forward off of waivers as injury bug continues to haunt them

Robby Fabbri isn’t the big name Minnesota Wild fans are hoping Bill Guerin brings in at the trade deadline. However, the veteran forward could play a role down

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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

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Jack and Quinn Hughes, Hilary Knight appear on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

The media storm for the stars of USA Hockey continues. On Monday night, U.S. women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight, along with Jack and Quinn Hughes of the U.S.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 3

Minnesota Wild, St. Paul propose $600 million remodel of Grand Casino Arena complex

The Minnesota Wild and the City of St. Paul have agreed to a framework for a $600 million renovation of the Grand Casino Arena complex, though the plan still requires approval from state lawmakers to secure $200 million in public funding.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

NHL Predictions – March 3 – Tampa Bay Lightning at the Minnesota Wild

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how games may play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 2

Wild, Lightning eager to shed two-game slides

The Minnesota Wild will try to end a two-game losing skid Tuesday evening when they host the Atlantic Division-leading Tampa Bay Lightning in Saint Paul, Minn.

Marcus Foligno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Minnesota Wild Place Marcus Foligno On IR

The Minnesota Wild placed veteran forward Marcus Foligno on injured reserve today, according to an official announcement. Wild head coach John Hynes told the media yesterday, including The Hockey News’ Dylan Loucks, that there was no update on Foligno’s status other than he wouldn’t be able to play on Sunday.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Wild have some big decisions to make ahead of NHL Trade Deadline

With just a few days before March 6th’s trade deadline, NHL teams should have already decided if they’re going to be buyers or sellers. For the team’s on the buying side of the ledger, they’ll now have to decide just how aggressive they want to be to improve their roster for the stretch run.

Marcus Foligno News / Field Level Media / March 2

Wild F Marcus Foligno (lower body) placed on IR

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Folingo was placed on injured reserve Monday with a lower-body injury. The specifics of the injury are unclear, and the Wild did not release any further details.

Steven Stamkos News / Gone Puck Wild / March 2

Steven Stamkos had some interesting comments about rumors he'd accept a trade to the Wild

The Minnesota Wild were reportedly a team Steven Stamkos was interested in waiving his no-movement clause for. But last Friday, Stamkos told reporters that he had no desire to leave the Nashville Predators.

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Marcus Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Deadline Looms and Marcus Foligno Injury

The Minnesota Wild had an interesting first week back after the Olympic break ended, as they had a road back-to-back with their gold medalists getting back just in time for the plane to Colorado on Wednesday, Feb.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Quinn Hughes' Future Update Emerges After Winter Olympics

Quinn Hughes has quickly become one of the Minnesota Wild’s most important players since arriving in a December trade from the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old defenseman, who previously served as Vancouver’s captain, has made an immediate impact at both ends of the ice.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Wild Claim Robby Fabbri, Place Tyler Pitlick On Waivers

The Minnesota Wild have found a depth forward upgrade on the waiver wire. Minnesota has claimed St. Louis Blues winger Robby Fabbri off of waivers and, in a corresponding move, placed Tyler Pitlick on waivers to clear roster space per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Marcus Foligno News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Wild place Marcus Foligno on IR with lower-body injury

The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Marcus Foligno on the injured reserve list after he sustained a lower-body injury in their 5-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Friday.

Vincent Trocheck News / Bring Me The News / March 2

Wild, Vincent Trocheck trade rumors buzzing ahead of Friday deadline

Since landing star defenseman Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade in December, league chatter has suggested Minnesota could still make another big move before Friday's 2 p.m.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / March 2

Bill Guerin trolled the Rangers over recent Vincent Trocheck trade rumors

Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin made it no secret that he wants Vincent Trocheck, dating back to the Winter Olympics.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Quinn Hughes jokes he was in no shape to return to Wild after Olympic gold

Quinn Hughes has become a household name after winning gold at the Winter Olympics with Team USA. As his fame has continued to grow, Hughes has been making the rounds on TV, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and SNL.

Bill Guerin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 1

Wild rumors: What GM Bill Guerin wants to add with ‘smart’ trade deadline approach

Currently third in the Central Division with 80 points, the Minnesota Wild are in the thick of a playoff race. If the season ended today, the Wild would indeed be postseason-bound.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 1

After capturing gold, Wild trio focused on Blues

A trio of United States Olympic gold medal winners are about to return "home." It's likely that fans from the "State of Hockey" will welcome them back with a roar.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / February 28

Wild Continuing Aggressive Push as Trade Deadline Nears

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away, and teams are positioning themselves to be either buyers or sellers. One squad that is certainly in the former camp is the Minnesota Wild, which already made a major trade for superstar Quinn Hughes back in December.

Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / February 27

Eriksson Ek, Boldy Each Score Twice in 5-2 Win Against Avalanche

Returning from the Olympic break, the Wild took on the Avalanche, who played their first game back on Wednesday, defeating the Utah Mammoth 4-2, at Ball Arena on Thursday.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

Frost & Wild’s Gold Medal Winners Made Minnesota Proud

The state of Minnesota has a lot to be proud of now that both the men’s and women’s U.S. Olympic teams have brought home gold. Between the Minnesota Wild and the Frost, they had nine gold medalists.