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Bill Guerin Clearly Feeling the Pressure at Minnesota Wild Training Camp

The Minnesota Wild have a franchise-deciding season ahead of them. There is no denying that. They suffered through one of the worst seasons in franchise history, in 2023-24, posting a dismal 87 points.

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ECHL: Idaho Steelheads Re-Sign Matt Register

The Idaho Steelheads made a major signing to end the week as they announced that defenceman Matt Register will return for his third season as a member of the Steelheads and 12th season in the ECHL.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Minnesota Wild Roster Battles to Watch in 2024 Training Camp

As the Minnesota Wild officially opens training camp, it’s time to discuss the roster openings and any upcoming battles for those spots. The Wild didn’t make many offseason moves, so most of the spots are locked up for this season, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be some surprises.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Breaking Down the Minnesota Wild’s 2024-25 Schedule

The Minnesota Wild’s training camp begins tomorrow, so the regular season is fast approaching. The team’s schedule was announced back in July, with the

Minnesota Wild News / ClutchPoints / September 17

Wild’s top prospects to watch at 2024-25 training camp

The Minnesota Wild are set to begin Training Camp later this week, starting on Thursday, Sept. 19, at TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul. Among the 57 players participating, several prospects will be eager to make an impression and compete for a coveted NHL roster spot for the 2024-25 season.

Minnesota Wild News / ClutchPoints / September 17

Minnesota Wild bold predictions for 2024-25 NHL season

The Minnesota Wild ventured into territory that was completely unknown to most of its core last season — missing the playoffs. For the first time in five years, the Wild were not one of the sixteen teams to advance to the dance in 2023-24.

Alex Stalock News / Breakaway on SI / September 15

Former Wild Goalie Retires From NHL

After parts of 11 seasons in the NHL, veteran goalie Alex Stalock is calling it a career. The 37-year-old played 179 games in the NHL between the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild, and Chicago Blackhawks.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 14

Fans React… Unfavorably to Minnesota Wild’s New Partnership

The NHL made waves this offseason when they officially announced Fanatics as the new on ice jersey manufacturer. The Minnesota Wild are taking that a step further with their in-arena merchandise store.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Wild Prospects to Watch at 2024 Tom Kurvers Showcase

While most Minnesota Wild fans are looking forward to the start of training camp next week, it’s important not to forget about the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase this weekend.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Minnesota Wild’s 3 Biggest Weaknesses for 2024-25

There are just a few weeks until the Minnesota Wild season gets underway and that means it’s time to take a closer look at this upcoming season. It’s going

Marco Rossi News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 9

Minnesota Wild Still Not Sold on Marco Rossi

The Minnesota Wild are entering a very important stretch in their organization’s history. They have one season remaining in Zach Parise + Ryan Suter purgatory, before the books are supposed to open up, in 2025-26, which also happens to be the final year of Kirill Kaprizov’s current contract.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8

Summer Synopsis: Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild had a far tamer summer than some of their peers around the league – ultimately relying on strong decision-making in the draft and free agency to help round out their lineup, rather than overturning major positions.

Patrik Laine News / Breakaway on SI / September 7

Wild Almost Traded for NHL's Biggest Question Mark

After he was elevated out of the NHL’s player assistance program, Patrik Laine was a hot topic in trade discussions. Despite being a big name for teams to go after, the Columbus Blue Jackets didn’t see much interest in Laine at first.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

3 Bold Minnesota Wild Predictions for the 2024-25 Season

The Minnesota Wild are weeks away from starting their season, and with that comes predictions. Some players will rise and exceed predictions, while some will fall short, and the Wild have some of both.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Salary-cap breakdown for Minnesota Wild

PHR will look at every NHL team and give a thorough look at their cap situation heading into the 2024-25 season. Here's a breakdown for the Wild.

Veteran NHL defenseman confirms retirement

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

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The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Alex Goligoski News / Field Level Media / September 5

D Alex Goligoski retires after 17 NHL seasons

Defenseman Alex Goligoski announced his retirement Thursday after 17 seasons. His professional career began in 2004 when the Penguins selected him in the second round of the NHL draft.

Alex Goligoski News / Daily Faceoff / September 5

Former Penguins, Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski announces retirement

Alex Goligoski, whose 17-year NHL career included a Stanley Cup championship with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, announced his retirement on Thursday in an interview with The Athletic‘s Joe Smith.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Veteran NHL defenseman confirms retirement

A veteran NHL defenseman and one-time Stanley Cup champion is calling it a career.

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / September 7

2024-25 NHL team preview: Minnesota Wild

Through no real fault of their own, the Wild could finish as low as seventh in that group this year.

Salary-cap breakdown for Minnesota Wild

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 7

The final four: Comparing the last active members of the legendary 2003 draft class

More than two decades later, only four active players remain from the stacked 2003 NHL Draft.

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Stephane Veilleux News / Blade of Steel / September 4

Former NHL player details long road to recovery in wake of life-threatening car crash

Former NHLer Stephane Veilleux recently experienced a life-threatening car crash, detailing his long recovery ahead. Stephane Veilleux played over 10 seasons in the NHL, appearing in 506 regular-season games scoring 50 goals and 106 points.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29

Break on through to the other side? Assessing the 'Long National Nightmare' division of NHL's non-playoff teams

Which unfortunates join the Buffalo Sabres in the "Long National Nightmare' division of the NHL?

Five teams that could finish last in the NHL in the 2024-25 regular season

Exploring intriguing remaining unrestricted free agents as NHL season approaches

High Noon 2024: Ranking the NHL’s top 25 goaltenders today

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / ClutchPoints / August 28

Wild GM thinks team can win the Stanley Cup in 2025

The Minnesota Wild missed out on the playoffs this past season, and will be somewhat resetting their salary cap situation with the money from buying out Ryan Suter and Zach Parise’s contracts for the most part coming off of the books, but general manager Bill Guerin still expects his team to compete for the Stanley Cup this upcoming season.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / August 28

NHL Rumors: NHL Expansion, and the Minnesota Wild

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said that “at the appropriate time.” The Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights have shown that there is a model that can make expansion teams competitive right away but nothing is imminent.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / August 17