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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / July 12
Which recent departure will the Minnesota Wild miss most next season? 
Recently, the Minnesota Wild have moved on from several key pieces from last year’s core. Mats Zuccarello signed with the L.A. Kings, Jake Middleton was traded
Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / July 11
Jack Hughes may be the Wild’s best pivot over Dylan Larkin
The Minnesota Wild would benefit more trading for Jack Hughes than Dylan Larkin at the current pricepoint.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10
Wild Re-Sign Caedan Bankier, Carson Lambos
According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have re-signed forward Caedan Bankier and defenseman Carson Lambos to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2026-27 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?
Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / July 10
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Quinn Hughes
The month of July continues to move along, as does the NHL offseason, and the trade rumors continue to fly as they usually do during this time of the year, and one of the Minnesota Wild’s most influential players is among them.
The most underrated player for every NHL franchise
The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10
Wild re-sign defenseman to one-year, two-way contract
On Thursday, the Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman David Spacek to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, according to PuckPedia. The deal carries an NHL salary of $850,000 and an AHL salary of $110,000.
David Spacek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
Wild To Re-Sign David Spacek
The Minnesota Wild are expected to be down to one remaining restricted free agent. According to PuckPedia, the Wild have re-signed defenseman David Špaček to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / July 9
Wild sign Spacek, Bankier to one-year contracts
A couple of minor-leaguers are sticking around with the Minnesota Wild organization. On Thursday, the Wild signed defenseman David Spacek and forward Caeden Bankier to one-year, two-way contracts.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8
Wild re-sign former 3rd-round pick to 1-year contract extension
Roman Schmidt has yet to play a game in the National Hockey League, but the young defenseman will get another chance in 2026-27 after signing a one-year contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, as first announced by his agent Dan Milstein on Tuesday.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 8
NHL Rumors: Wild remain flexible to add according to GM; potential trade targets for Penguins
Michael Russo of The Athletic: The Minnesota Wild have just under $3 million in projected salary cap space. They can also trade someone to clear more space.
Roman Schmidt News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
Wild sign Roman Schmidt to one-year contract
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Roman Schmidt to a one-year contract with a league minimum cap hit of $850,000. Schmidt was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with an $805,833 cap hit.
Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
Report: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams
Larkin has a full no-trade clause on his current contract, which persists through the 2027-28 season.
Brock Faber News / The Hockey Writers / July 7
Wild 2025-26 Report Card: Brock Faber
The NHL offseason is in full swing, and while there are still signings and trades to come, they’ll be more spread out than all at one time. The Minnesota Wild likely still have some news to make, but for now, it’s still about their past season and how their players did.
Jared Spurgeon News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jared Spurgeon
The Minnesota Wild were active during the first few days of free agency, which saw several signings as well as a trade that sent defenseman Jake Middleton, along with several future draft picks, to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Määttä.
Daemon Hunt News / Bring Me The News / July 6
Updated Wild depth chart after Daemon Hunt re-signs
Daemon Hunt has re-signed with the Minnesota Wild. The Wild announced that Hunt has agreed to a one-year, $900,000 contract that will keep the 24-year-old in Minnesota for his fourth season in the NHL.
Daemon Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5
Wild Re-Sign Daemon Hunt To One-Year Deal
7 PM: Hunt’s new contract has been made official per the team, as he and the Wild have agreed on a one-year deal worth $900k. With his signing crossed off Minnesota’s defense core is set for next season, barring any trades which are speculated to involve a big addition up front to help out the center ice position.
Nick Foligno News / Field Level Media / July 2
Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season
The Minnesota Wild are bringing back veteran forward Nick Foligno on a one-year, $900,000 contract to play his 20th NHL season in 2026-27, the team announced Thursday.
Bill Guerin News / Bring Me The News / July 2
Bill Guerin discusses fallout from Wild's bizarre start to free agency
NHL free agency officially began on Wednesday, and the Wild had a peculiar start. They entered the offseason with some clear needs and goals on their to-do list, but they really haven't accomplished any of them...
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.
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.
Minnesota Wild 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.
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.
Quinn Hughes News / Field Level Media / June 25
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.
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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