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Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild Do One-For-One Player Swap

Welcome to NHL Trade Deadline morning. Trades are coming fast and furious, and the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild have agreed to a trade. Right winger Bobby Brink is headed to Minnesota, while defender David Jiricek is going to Philly.

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Wild Acquire Brink From Flyers For Jiricek

The Minnesota Wild have acquired right winger Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman David Jiricek, as per Elliotte Friedman. Brink, a playmaking winger suited for a team’s middle six, will give the Wild some additional offensive punch as they push toward the postseason.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Wild acquire Bobby Brink from Flyers for David Jiricek

The Minnesota Wild add a little more scoring depth ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. On deadline day, the Wild acquired forward Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers.

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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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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

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Wild, Flyers Swap Young Talent in Deadline Deal

The Minnesota Wild aren't quite done adding to their roster before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline passes. After already striking the biggest deal of the season by acquiring superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes, the Wild continue to be all-in on chasing the Stanley Cup this season.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / March 5

Wild trade for veteran defenseman, hopes of landing Trocheck 'fading'

The Wild have acquired veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers, but their hopes of landing a bigger target appear to be fading. Minnesota

Vincent Trocheck News / Gone Puck Wild / March 5

Wild rumors: Vincent Trocheck trade chances reportedly 'fading' as deadline approaches

The Minnesota Wild were considered the favorites to land New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck by the March 6 trade deadline. But on Thursday, the Wild have reportedly accepted that their chances of acquiring Trocheck are "fading."

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 5

Lights go out in middle of Minnesota boys' hockey tourney game

It was a wild scene when the lights went out inside Grand Casino Arena during the third period of Thursday's boys' high school hockey state tournament game between Minnetonka and Gentry Academy.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

The Minnesota Wild Take Advantage of the Sale in South Florida

The Minnesota Wild under general manager Bill Guerin‘s guidance have shown to be players, big players. Landing Quinn Hughes in a huge trade, the Kirill Kaprizov contract, and now, Jeff Petry.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Wild add defensive depth in Panthers trade

The Minnesota Wild have been one of the better teams in the NHL this season, and with the trade deadline coming up, they have a chance to improve. It wasn’t a big move, but they recently added some defensive depth to their team, acquiring Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Wild trading for veteran defenseman Jeff Petry is a bit peculiar

At this stage of his career, Petry, 38, is only fit for a depth role.

Kirill Kaprizov sets all-time Wild goals record in win over Lightning

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Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / March 5

Wild's Trade Deadline Flexibility Not as Simple as It Seems

The Minnesota Wild look like they have plenty of room to make a splash at this year's trade deadline. On paper, the team has approximately $12 million in cap space available to add talent for a playoff push.

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Ben Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4

Wild Reassign Ben Jones

After acquiring center Michael McCarron from the Predators last night, the Wild have reassigned fellow middleman Ben Jones to AHL Iowa. They didn’t need the roster spot, but McCarron’s addition made Jones something of a redundancy, so he’ll be on his way back down.

Michael McCarron News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Michael McCarron brings more size to the Wild lineup

As the Minnesota Wild approached this trade deadline, one of their clearest areas that could use an upgrade was at center, especially after shipping out Marco Rossi to acquire defenseman Quinn Hughes earlier in the season.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / March 4

Wild’s Marcus Foligno Fondly Remembers His Mom And Opens Up About Grief

Grief is something everyone has to face at some point in their life, and that includes NHL players like the Minnesota Wild’s Marcus Foligno. Most who’ve followed his career know that he lost his mother, Janis, in 2009 after a battle with breast cancer.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 4

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the top College and European Free Agents

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: 28-year-old Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar has been showing that he might be a No. 1 goalie. He’s posted an 18-9-6 record with a 2.42 GAA and .907 SV%.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / March 4

NHL roundup: Kirill Kaprizov sets Wild's all-time goal mark

Kirill Kaprizov set the Wild's all-time goal-scoring record Tuesday night as Minnesota rolled to a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Saint Paul, Minn.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Kirill Kaprizov becomes Wild’s all-time goal leader

Kirill Kaprizov made history Tuesday night, scoring his 220th career regular-season goal and passing Marian Gaborik for the most in Minnesota Wild franchise history.

Michael McCarron News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

Minnesota Acquires Depth Forward Ahead of Deadline

The Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators have agreed to a trade. The trade sends a depth centre to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick.

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.

Jonas Brodin 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.

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.

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.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Wild’s dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Wild are in a fantastic position heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Minnesota made the biggest trade of the season earlier in the year.

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 / 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.

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / February 19