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Insiders predict Wild’s next bombshell trade after Quinn Hughes

The Minnesota Wild have proven since acquiring Quinn Hughes that they are now a contender in the Central Division. While the roster has skill top to bottom, there are still some holes that general manager Bill Guerin would like to fix.

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3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Overtime Loss to the Predators

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Nashville Predators in their final game before the NHL’s holiday break on Tuesday, Dec. 23. They had their whole lineup in place as Zach Bogosian returned from injury and looked to get back on the winning track after a rough loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, Dec.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / December 23

Wild lose in overtime against Predators for second straight loss

The Wild were coming off a loss for the first time since Dec. 6, and they dropped a hard-fought 3-2 overtime battle against the Predators at home on Tuesday night.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23

Wild Activate Zach Bogosian, Reassign Ben Jones

The Minnesota Wild are nearing a completely healthy roster. Minnesota announced that they’ve activated veteran defenseman Zach Bogosian from the injured reserve and reassigned forward Ben Jones in a corresponding roster move.

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Zach Bogosian News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Wild activate Zach Bogosian from IR; will return vs. Predators

The Minnesota Wild are getting a veteran presence back on their blueline.

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Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Wild rumors: Minnesota still looking to add after Quinn Hughes trade

The Minnesota Wild have been playing great hockey as of late. They have won seven of their last eight games, including four of five since the Wild acquired Quinn Hughes.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23

Minnesota Wild Seeking To Add Top-Six Winger

Even after acquiring defenseman Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade, the Minnesota Wild don’t seem done adding to their roster. According to a recent update from The Fourth Period, the Wild are currently gauging the market for a top-six scoring winger.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23

Marc-Andre Fleury Reportedly Generating Interest

The 2024-25 season may not have been the last with ’Flower’ after all. Yesterday evening, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported that a few teams have reached out to netminder Marc-André Fleury to gauge his interest in returning for a 22nd season.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / NHL Trade Talk / December 23

NHL Teams Are Checking on Marc-André Fleury — and Two Fits Stands Out

According to TSN analyst and NHL insider, Pierre LeBrun, “Probably not surprising but hearing that some teams have checked in on Marc-Andre Fleury to see if there’s any chance at all he would consider playing again.

John Hynes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 22

John Hynes vocal on Wild’s 7-game win streak ending vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild lost to the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 on Sunday, ending their seven-game winning streak. Colorado increased their Central Division lead, moving to 26-2-7 on the season.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / December 22

Red-hot Wild slowed by NHL juggernaut Colorado

The Minnesota Wild's seven-game win streak came to a screeching halt Sunday in St. Paul as the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 5-1 win. The Avalanche improved to 26-2-7, while the Wild fell to 22-10-5.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

Jesper Wallstedt's Wild Journey to Becoming an NHL Star

This season in Minnesota has been wild in every sense of the word. The Wild opened the year viewed by many as a fringe playoff team, a group hovering somewhere between respectable and dangerous.

Ben Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Wild Recall Ben Jones

The Minnesota Wild have recalled forward Ben Jones from the AHL’s Iowa Wild. He played one game with Iowa this weekend, after clearing waivers and getting sent down on Friday.

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Bill Guerin News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Bill Guerin Is Comfortable — Which Matters as the Wild Consider Big Moves

Bill Guerin was in one of those moods that only comes from confidence — the quiet kind. The Minnesota Wild general manager sat down with Gene Principe and talked hockey, life, the Olympics, and yes, even meatballs.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Quinn Hughes Grew Frustrated With Elias Pettersson In Recent Years

Quinn Hughes is no longer a Vancouver Canuck, and there were plenty of factors that led to that outcome. His desire to win played a role, as did the dysfunction that lingered within the organization in recent years.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 21

Edmonton Oilers @ Minnesota Wild Post Game | December 20, 2025

First Period Goals: Matt Boldy (21) / Unassisted at 3:42 / 1-0 MIN Matt Boldy (22) PPG / Quinn Hughes (23), Mats Zuccarello (11) at 10:56 / 2-0 MIN Andrew

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Wild Hang On, Defeat Oilers 5-2

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 20, to start another quick homestand. They had a boost to their lineup as the majority of their injured players returned in Vinnie Hinostroza, Marcus Johansson, Jonas Brodin, Jake Middleton, and Mats Zuccarello.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Wild extend winning streak to 7 with victory over Oilers

Matt Boldy scored a pair of goals, and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

How the Quinn Hughes Trade Talks Took Several Unexpected Turns

Several moving parts came together before Quinn Hughes ultimately landed in Minnesota, and the more details that emerge, the clearer it becomes that this wasn’t a rushed or impulsive decision.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 19

Multiple insiders now believe Wild not done making moves

Count Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston as two more hockey insiders who think that Wild GM Bill Guerin isn't done making moves. A week after the Wild swung the biggest trade of the season, landing superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes for a haul, the Wild have been repeatedly tagged as a team that could remain active on the trade market.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 19

Wild seek 7th straight win as dangerous Oilers visit

The Minnesota Wild have relied on stout defense all season. Lately, the Wild have shown glimpses of a high-powered offense to add to the mix. Minnesota will try to stay hot when it faces off against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild News / Stadium Rant / December 19

Minnesota Wild Staying Hot Leading Up To Holiday Break

The Minnesota Wild have been one of the more underrated teams throughout the season so far, especially with divisional rivals seeing a lot of success. The team has been able to string wins together en route to a third-place standing in the Central Division, with an offense that’s firing on all cylinders.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Wild place Daemon Hunt on injured reserve; David Spacek recalled

The Minnesota Wild will be without defenseman Daemon Hunt for their next spell of games, placing the blueliner on injured reserve and recalling defenseman

Jonas Brodin News / Field Level Media / December 17

Wild place D Jonas Brodin on injured reserve

The Minnesota Wild placed defenseman Jonas Brodin on injured reserve on Wednesday and recalled defenseman Carson Lambos from Iowa of the American Hockey League.