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Free Agent Profile: Vladimir Tarasenko

After achieving the ninth 20-goal season of his career, winger Vladimir Tarasenko is still looking for a new home for the 2026-27 season. Although there was some indication that he would sign an extension with the Minnesota Wild, Tarasenko changed his representation in late June, indicating that he would test the free agent market instead.

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Wild rumors: Quinn Hughes gets contract prediction from Elliotte Friedman

Both Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar have been eligible to sign contract extensions with their respective teams since July 1, although arguably the two best defensemen in the National Hockey League remain without new deals beyond the 2026-27 season.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / August 10

Devils fans are getting delusional about Quinn Hughes again

While Bill Guerin's latest comments created another firestorm, there's enough to believe that Quinn Hughes will still sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild.

Nicolas Aube-Kubel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 8

Nicolas Aube-Kubel Receiving Overseas Interest

Veteran winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel spent the bulk of last season in the minors and has yet to secure a contract more than a month into free agency. However,

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

There is plenty to like about what the Calgary Flames are building. Just do not ask who is going to score.

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

Former NHLer announces retirement

Debating the best decade in NHL history

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Quinn Hughes News / Trade Talk Sports / August 8

Insider Reveals When to Worry About Quinn Hughes Staying in Minnesota

Contract talk around Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild was very quiet for most of the summer, and that subsequently has led to increased buzz regarding the situation as we’ve moved into August.

Kirill Kaprizov News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Kirill Kaprizov

The start of the NHL season is just over a month away, and that means days will go by a little faster now than they did a month ago. There still hasn’t been any big news related to the Minnesota Wild in relation to Quinn Hughes and his contract when this article was written, but hopefully that’ll come sooner rather than later.

Danila Yurov News / Gone Puck Wild / August 8

Wild's failed pursuit of a center could create a silver lining

The Minnesota Wild's issues finding a center could allow Danila Yurov to break out next season.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Elliotte Friedman Sends Clear Message on Quinn Hughes' Wild Future

Minnesota Wild fans are still waiting for Quinn Hughes to sign a contract extension, but NHL insider Elliotte Friedman is not ready to sound the alarm.

Matt Boldy News / Gone Puck Wild / August 7

A Wild flaw could keep Matt Boldy from joining the 50/50 club

The Wild's overhaul in the top six could prevent Matt Boldy from joining elite company next season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / August 6

The Wild can't afford to keep dragging their feet on Quinn Hughes' extension

Minnesota Wild's GM Bill Guerin can't afford to wait any longer when it comes to their star defenseman's contract extension.

Mats Zuccarello News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Mats Zuccarello

The month of August is moving along fast, and for hockey fans that means the NHL season is going to be here before we know it. The Minnesota Wild will

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

Bill Guerin News / Gone Puck Wild / August 5

Bill Guerin suggests the Wild’s next big trade could come outside of the box

In his latest interview, Bill Guerin suggested the Minnesota Wild's next big move may not be a center.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Trending or ending: Wild will have to trade Quinn Hughes

The Minnesota Wild are working hard to sign superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes to a contract extension. So far, they’ve not had much luck. Reportedly open to sticking around, talks have hit a snag as Hughes wants to align any new deal to end at the same time as his brother Jack (who plays in New Jersey).

Quinn Hughes News / Trade Talk Sports / August 4

Concern Rising Around Quinn Hughes Extending in Minnesota?

It’s August 4, 2026, and Quinn Hughes has yet to sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild. In most situations that wouldn’t be much of a worry with almost 11 months left to get a deal done, however, everyone in the hockey world knows Hughes’ situation is different.

Ryan Hartman News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Ryan Hartman

The start of August means we’re just over a month and a half away from NHL hockey starting back up. Time will go pretty fast now, but the news will likely

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / August 4

Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality

Vladimir Tarasenko did what he needed to do last season. It hasn't necessarily paid off.

Connor Hellebuyck trade would force Jets to admit uncomfortable truth

Penguins sign Tommy Novak to three-year contract extension

Islanders hire Evan Gold as assistant GM

Former NHLer among Wild’s management, coaching changes

NHL pressures Colorado high school to abandon longtime Sabres logo

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Wild Make Multiple Additions To Hockey Operations Staff

The Minnesota Wild have promoted multiple positions within their hockey operations staff today, the team announced. The club hired Dan MacKinnon as Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting, Janik Beichler as a European Amateur Scout, and Elizabeth Hudson as Executive Assistant to the President/GM & Hockey Operations.

Alex Goligoski News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

Former NHLer Alex Goligoski among Wild’s management, coaching changes

A familiar name is receiving a promotion in the State of Hockey. On Monday, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced a few changes to their hockey operations staff, including moving former NHL defenseman Alex Goligoski from player development advisor to player development coach.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Wild’s biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency

The Minnesota Wild enjoyed a hugely productive 2025-26 season, acquiring a bonafide superstar in Quinn Hughes and winning a playoff round for the first time in 11 years.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 27

Wild’s perfect trade target amid 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Minnesota Wild are looking to make a run at the Stanley Cup sooner rather than later. Minnesota won its first playoff series since 2015 when it defeated the Dallas Stars in round one.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Minnesota Wild’s Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.