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Quinn Hughes Takes Blunt Shot at Canucks: 'This Is Just a Better Team'

Quinn Hughes seems to have settled into life as a member of the Minnesota Wild just fine, now over a month removed from the blockbuster trade that sent Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren, Marco Rossi, and a 2026 first-round pick back to the Canucks.

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Five Weeks Later: Checking in on the Quinn Hughes Blockbuster

It’s been five weeks since the Vancouver Canucks sent captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. In addition to a first-round draft pick in 2026, Vancouver also received three players: Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, and Liam Ohgren.

Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Wild Adding Quinn Hughes Has Paid Off in More Ways Than One

It’s been just over a month since the Minnesota Wild made the monumental trade for Quinn Hughes that sent shockwaves through not only the state of Minnesota but also the entire NHL.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Minnesota Wild vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with an East versus West matchup between the Minnesota Wild and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Maple Leafs, Wild out to build off resilient road wins

The Minnesota Wild visit the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday night in a matchup of teams riding the momentum of comeback overtime wins on the road. After enduring a 0-2-1 homestand, the Wild opened a three-game road trip on a positive note on Saturday.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 17

Minnesota Wild has 'poked around' Vincent Trocheck as a trade target

It's no secret that the Minnesota Wild have been tied to big names on the trade market, even after spending significant assets to acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 17

Wild end skid with 5-4 overtime victory over Sabres

Mats Zuccarello scored a power-play goal in overtime for the Minnesota Wild, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the host Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / January 17

Wild snap three-game skid with OT win over Sabres

It wasn't the prettiest game, but the Wild picked up a much-needed 4-3 overtime win against the Sabres in Buffalo on Saturday. It's their first win in more than a week.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Wild Have to Survive Without Boldy & Eriksson Ek in the Lineup

The Minnesota Wild have faced quite a bit of adversity this season and found a way to overcome, and they’ll have to do so again as they’ve been hit hard in the injury department.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Wild Place Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy On IR

The Minnesota Wild are again dealing with multiple injuries. The Wild announced that they’ve placed forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy on the injured reserve.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Report: Wild place forwards Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve

The Minnesota Wild’s forward depth is about to be tested in the worst way. On Friday afternoon, they placed center Joel Eriksson Ek and right winger Matt Boldy on injured reserve, reports The Athletic’s Michael Russo.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Loss to the Jets

The Minnesota Wild finished their three-game homestand on Thursday night, Jan. 15, when they hosted the Winnipeg Jets. They were dealt another blow to their lineup as Jonas Brodin was placed on injured reserve and listed as week-to-week, prior to their game against the Jets, and Carson Lambos was called up.

Jonas Brodin News / Field Level Media / January 15

Wild D Jonas Brodin's Olympics in jeopardy due to injury

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin's lower-body injury could jeopardize his chances of joining Team Sweden at the upcoming Winter Olympics. Wild coach John Hynes confirmed Thursday that Brodin, 32, is week-to-week with the nagging injury.

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Jonas Brodin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Wild’s Jonas Brodin Out Week-To-Week

The Minnesota Wild are again losing a top-four defenseman for the foreseeable future. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, defenseman Jonas Brodin is set to miss the next few weeks with a lower-body injury.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Wild’s Brodin out week-to-week, Eriksson Ek day-to-day

Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes told reporters Thursday that defenseman Jonas Brodin will be out week-to-week with an injury, while forward Joel Eriksson Ek is considered day-to-day.

David Spacek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Minnesota Wild Recall David Spacek

The Minnesota Wild announced today that defenseman David Spacek has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. The move gives the Wild seven healthy defensemen on their active roster.

Nico Sturm News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Wild’s Nico Sturm Talks Faceoffs, Being a Student of the Game & More

The Minnesota Wild have been finding ways to win, and although it’s been a struggle as of late, they’ve still tallied points. Their entire team has found ways to step up their game from the goaltending to the offense and everyone in between.

Matt Kiersted News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Wild place Matt Kiersted on waivers

The Minnesota Wild placed defenseman Matt Kiersted on waivers Saturday, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Friedman also reported that both Noah Gregor and Dennis Cholowski, who were placed on waivers Friday by the Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils, respectively, cleared and are eligible to be sent down to their AHL affiliates.

Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Wild want Kaprizov to recruit highly coveted trade target

The Minnesota Wild might not be done making splashes this season, and one analyst/insider believes general manager Bill Guerin could be targeting the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 1

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The United States men's Olympic hockey roster will be announced on Friday, but we already have some idea as to who is going to be on it. We also know at least one player that will not be on it.

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