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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / July 1
Elliotte Friedman predicts what Quinn Hughes’ contract extension with Wild could look like 
Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman offered his prediction on what kind of contract extension the Minnesota Wild and star defenseman Quinn Hughes will agree to this offseason.
Mats Zuccarello News / ESPN / July 1
Sources: Kings add Zuccarello in latest vet deal
Mats Zuccarello is set to play in his 17th NHL season after signing a one-year, bonus-laden contract with the Kings, sources told ESPN.
Bobby Brink News / Gone Puck Wild / July 1
Wild need Bobby Brink to be their next big bargain
With the Minnesota Wild navigating limited cap space, they'll need Bobby Brink to step up next season.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / July 1
Stars looking to go all out to spoil Wild’s offseason
The Minnesota Wild are still trying to land a top center. Now, new reporting indicates that their rivals in the Dallas Stars have interest in trading for Columbus Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski.
Bobby Brink News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Wild sign Bobby Brink to one-year, $2.75 million contract
The Minnesota Wild have signed winger Bobby Brink to a one-year, $2.75 million contract. The Athletic’s Michael Russo was the first to report the signing.
Bobby Brink News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Wild Sign Bobby Brink To One-Year Deal
According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild are nearing a one-year, $2.75MM contract for winger Bobby Brink. After being non-tendered by the Wild yesterday, Brink could have hypothetically sought a much larger deal as an unrestricted free agent, but has instead chosen to continue his career with his hometown club.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / June 30
The 3 Lives of Every NHL Superstar: McKenna, Hughes & McDavid
Every NHL superstar lives three different careers. Oddly enough, they aren't defined by goals, assists, or championships. They're defined by how fans see them.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Mats Zuccarello headed to free agency
Minnesota has a key veteran forward who wants to test the NHL’s free-agent waters.
Anders Lee News / Bring Me The News / June 30
Wild expected to have interest in veteran free agent Anders Lee
NHL free agency is set to officially open on Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT. Longtime Islanders captain and Edina High School star athlete Anders Lee is expected to test free agency after 14 seasons in New York, and his hometown Wild are expected to have interest.
Bobby Brink News / Bring Me The News / June 30
Wild allow 5 players to hit free agency, 'working' to re-sign Bobby Brink
The Wild did not issue qualifying offers to five different players by Monday's deadline. Bobby Brink was among the most surprising, but multiple reports indicate that the team is working to sign him to a new deal.
Stu Bickel News / Bring Me The News / June 29
MN native, former Wild player Stu Bickel hired as AHL Iowa head coach
The Wild have hired former player Stu Bickel as the new head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Iowa Wild, they announced on Monday. Bickel has extensive Minnesota ties.
Dylan Larkin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29
The depth forward Wild are shopping amid Dylan Larkin noise
Following a third-place Central Division finish, expectations were high for the Minnesota Wild. A 2-1 deficit in the opening round of the playoffs against the Dallas Stars was quickly overcome, with three wins in a row to advance to the second round.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29
Zuccarello 'Ticked' at Wild: How Guerin Mishandled One of His Top Wingers
Mats Zuccarello is likely leaving Minnesota — and the Wild have nobody to blame but themselves. According to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, Zuccarello is “pretty ticked” about how negotiations have unfolded and is now determined to test free agency when the market opens Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Vladimir Tarasenko's Free Agency Sparks Wild Tampering Questions
As the Minnesota Wild gear up for the start of free agency on July 1, the franchise's offseason plans are starting to take shape, with one of their veteran forwards moving toward entering the open market.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28
Tarasenko Dispute Raises Tampering Questions as Wild Deny Permission Claims
A report suggesting Vladimir Tarasenko’s new agent has been granted permission to shop the pending unrestricted free agent ahead of the July 1 market has been flatly denied by the Minnesota Wild — and may have opened the door to tampering allegations.
Mats Zuccarello News / Bring Me The News / June 28
Report: Mats Zuccarello 'ticked' at Wild, unlikely to return to Minnesota
Mats Zuccarello's time with the Minnesota Wild appears likely to be coming to an end after seven years. The veteran winger is frustrated with the franchise and poised to test free agency this week, according to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic.
Ryan Healey News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28
Islanders acquire defenseman from Wild
The New York Islanders acquired the signing rights to defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild Saturday in exchange for future considerations. Healey, 22, was originally selected by the Wild in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.
Bill Guerin News / Field Level Media / June 26
Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year
The Minnesota Wild's Bill Guerin is the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year for the first time -- also a first for the franchise -- the NHL announced on Friday night.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Wild Have Had Luck in Past Drafts With Later Picks
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is upon us as it’s finally Friday, June 26, and the draft will begin this evening at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Unless
Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Quinn Hughes Signing Extension With the Wild, Owner Craig Leipold Says
The Quinn Hughes sweepstakes that never really got started may already be over. Wild owner Craig Leipold said in a recent interview with Minnesota Public
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL
It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin
The offseason is now officially underway for all NHL teams, as the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes a week and a half ago. The Wild have
Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
'We are going to re-sign him': Wild owner confident Quinn Hughes will stay with team
While no deal has been done yet, there’s optimism that a top player will be staying in the State of Hockey.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
Wild Can Still Have Draft Success Without 1st- or 2nd-Round Picks
It’s been 10 days since the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup over the Vegas Golden Knights, and the NHL has had barely any quiet time since then.
Michael McCarron News / Yardbarker / June 9
Surprising contract for Wild role player might be harbinger of changing landscape
You probably weren't the only person surprised by the announcement of Michael McCarron's new six-year, $20 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.
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