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Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year

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.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

Wild and Canucks could both be happy with the final result of Quinn Hughes trade

The Minnesota Wild continue to have no regrets over the Quinn Hughes trade as the Vancouver Canucks added the final piece of the deal during the NHL Draft.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

NHL Insider says Detroit Red Wings brass 'isn't super happy' with Minnesota Wild's Dylan Larkin proposal

The Minnesota Wild have been the most common team tied to the Dylan Larkin sweepstakes. However, it appears they aren't willing to put all their chips onto the table to make the deal happen.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

The Wild just watched a Central Division rival get their center

The Minnesota Wild's search for a top line center intensified after the St. Louis Blues acquired Mason McTavish.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the Year Award

Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the Year Award

Friday’s first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft was a special night for Gavin McKenna, who was picked first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the rest of the players whose dreams were realized by getting selected.

Bill Guerin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26
Wild’s Bill Guerin Wins Jim Gregory GM Of The Year Award

Wild’s Bill Guerin Wins Jim Gregory GM Of The Year Award

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has won the NHL’s Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award. The 55-year-old pulled off multiple feats through the 2025-26 season, acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks and winning a Gold Medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as the GM of Team USA.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

Here’s when the Minnesota Wild pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

Every pick the Minnesota Wild have in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
Wild Have Had Luck in Past Drafts With Later Picks

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

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

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

Wild fans will gladly trade a quiet NHL Draft for a loud summer

The Minnesota Wild's status as contenders could lead to a quieter draft than usual.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

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.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
What will Quinn Hughes’ next contract look like?

What will Quinn Hughes’ next contract look like?

The Minnesota Wild swung big when they acquired Quinn Hughes last December, and in a few short days, he will be eligible to sign a contract extension to stay with the Wild beyond this upcoming season.

Quinn Hughes News / Field Level Media / June 25
Wild owner expects D Quinn Hughes will sign new contract

Wild owner expects D Quinn Hughes will sign new contract

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is confident the team will re-sign star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Leipold told Minnesota Public Radio as much on Wednesday when discussing Hughes, who is entering the final season of a six-year, $47.1 million contract.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 25
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin

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

'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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
Wild Can Still Have Draft Success Without 1st- or 2nd-Round Picks

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.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23
The young forward Wild are willing to package to upgrade at center

The young forward Wild are willing to package to upgrade at center

The Minnesota Wild are flush with star wingers and defensemen — but center depth has been a significant area of need in the State of Hockey for years. That issue was magnified during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when top-line center Joel Eriksson Ek was injured and Ryan Hartman was forced into a first-line role.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23
Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko headed to open market after agent change

Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko headed to open market after agent change

The Minnesota Wild have very little cap space as they look to improve their team for a run in 2026-27. The Wild recently re-signed Michael McCarron to a six-year deal.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23
Minnesota Wild Still Looking To Acquire Center

Minnesota Wild Still Looking To Acquire Center

The Minnesota Wild continue to be active this offseason. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, Wild GM Bill Guerin is continuing to look for a center to add to his team’s forward group.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22
Vladimir Tarasenko Changes Agents Ahead Of Likely Free Agency

Vladimir Tarasenko Changes Agents Ahead Of Likely Free Agency

Veteran scorer Vladimir Tarasenko has changed agents, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported on today’s 32 Thoughts podcast. According to Friedman, Tarasenko’s change of representation is “obviously a sign” that he will not sign an extension to remain with the Minnesota Wild, and will instead test the market as an unrestricted free agent.

Minnesota Wild News / Ball Exclusives / June 17
Minnesota remains a No. 1 center away from contention

Minnesota remains a No. 1 center away from contention

When general manager Bill Guerin acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes for a king’s ransom in December, it signaled to fans that the team was finally going all in.

Greg Cronin News / Bring Me The News / June 16

Wild lose AHL head coach to Blues

The Minnesota Wild finds itself in need of a new head coach for its AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. Greg Cronin is joining Jim Montgomery's St. Louis Blues coaching staff, the team announced on Monday.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 15
Wild get top-5 Stanley Cup odds, but will have to overcome NHL's cap-hit curse

Wild get top-5 Stanley Cup odds, but will have to overcome NHL's cap-hit curse

While the Carolina Hurricanes are drenched in champagne after winning the Stanley Cup on Sunday night, the Minnesota Wild are soaked in trade rumors and high hopes for an entire 2026-27 season with a roster loaded with stars, including Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Faber.

Michael McCarron News / Yardbarker / June 9
Surprising contract for Wild role player might be harbinger of changing landscape

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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Michael McCarron News / Bring Me The News / June 9

Wild reportedly 'closing in' on deal to re-sign Michael McCarron

Forward Michael McCarron is reportedly nearing a deal to return to the Minnesota Wild. McCarron, 31, is set to be a free agent this summer. After a strong stint with the Wild, who acquired the towering winger at the deadline in March, McCarron was thought to have set himself up for a nice deal this offseason.

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