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Islanders, Wild Rookie Defensemen Starting Something Special

The Minnesota Wild and New York Islanders have two of the most promising defensemen in the NHL. The rookie class playing in the league this season is brimming with talent and top-of-the-lineup potential, highlighted by the blue liners starting their careers in Minnesota and New York.

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Wild have chance to bounce back immediately from "unacceptable" loss

The Minnesota Wild snapped their 5v5 goalless drought as Marcus Johansson picked up his first goal of the season late in the second period. For one shift, the W

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

5 Notes From the Minnesota Wild’s First 5 Games

The Minnesota Wild are officially five games into their season, and it’s been an up-and-down road. They won their first game over the St. Louis Blues on the road in a dominating 5-0 win, but then their next game was the home opener, and they fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-4.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Wild's quest for defensive solidity continues vs. Flyers

Since posting a shutout in their season opener, the Minnesota Wild have not put up much defensive resistance this season. The Wild hope to avoid a third straight loss when they continue their five-game road trip with a matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 17

Wild, Sharks Swap Prospects

In a minor prospect swap, the Minnesota Wild announced that they have traded defenseman Kyle Masters to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for forward Oskar Olausson.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

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Zeev Buium News / Sporting News / October 17

Wild rookie Zeev Buium is already leading the NHL as part of special start to career for Israeli citizen

The star defenseman is getting the job done.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 17

Despite a historic power play, there are major concerns for the Wild

It’s going to be an irresistible force against a very movable rock tonight as the Wild bring their historic power play into Washington to face a penalty kill th

Frederick Gaudreau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Kraken place center on injured reserve

The Kraken announced that center Frédérick Gaudreau has been placed on injured reserve after leaving last night’s game with an undisclosed issue. Forward John Hayden has been called up from AHL Coachella Valley in the corresponding move.

David Jiricek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Wild reassign former first-round pick to AHL

The Wild have reassigned David Jiricek to AHL Iowa, according to a team announcement.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

Marian Gaborik News / Bring Me The News / October 16

Gaborik and other early stars will return for Wild's 25th anniversary night

The Minnesota Wild's home opener isn't the only night this month when the Wild will honor figures from the past as it celebrates a quarter-century of hockey in Downtown St.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / October 15

Wild are facing some historically dangerous pressure against Rangers

The Minnesota Wild now have huge stakes in their Oct. 20 game against the New York Rangers, as they could allow the team's first goal at home.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Can the Wild find depth scoring with Kaprizov’s new contract?

When the Minnesota Wild signed star winger Kirill Kaprizov to a record-breaking eight-year contract extension just a couple of weeks ago, the collective sigh of relief from the Twin Cities could be heard around the hockey world.

Zeev Buium News / Bring Me The News / October 15

19-year-old Wild rookie Zeev Buium already looks like a ceiling raiser

The Wild lost 5-2 to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night in the second leg of a home-road back-to-back. It was a winnable game for Minnesota, who out-shot Dallas 41-25 and cut a 3-0 deficit to 3-2 in the third period before a couple late empty-net goals ended their shot at a comeback.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / October 14

3 takeaways from the Wild's first 3 games, including a red-hot power play

The Wild are 2-1 to begin this NHL season after taking down the Kings in a shootout on Monday night in St. Paul. They'll be back in action on Tuesday night in Dallas, but before that game happens, let's go over three takeaways from Minnesota's first three contests of the new campaign.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13