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Wild Recall Tyler Pitlick

Wild Recall Tyler Pitlick

With Joel Eriksson Ek sustaining an injury last night against Utah, the Wild have brought up some extra forward depth.  The team announced that they have recalled Tyler Pitlick from AHL Iowa.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 28
Quinn Hughes Sparks Backlash After White House Visit

Quinn Hughes Sparks Backlash After White House Visit

If you’ve been following hockey at all lately, you’ve probably seen the buzz around Quinn and Jack Hughes. The brothers had a standout Olympics, with each scoring an overtime winner and helping Team USA capture gold.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 28
Wild stumble against Mammoth as busy weekend awaits Quinn Hughes

Wild stumble against Mammoth as busy weekend awaits Quinn Hughes

The Wild made a statement in their first game back from the Olympic-break with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche on Thursday, but Friday night was a different story with a 5-2 loss against the Mammoth.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / February 28
Wild Continuing Aggressive Push as Trade Deadline Nears

Wild Continuing Aggressive Push as Trade Deadline Nears

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away, and teams are positioning themselves to be either buyers or sellers. One squad that is certainly in the former camp is the Minnesota Wild, which already made a major trade for superstar Quinn Hughes back in December.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 28

3 veteran centers the Wild would overjoyed to land at trade deadline

The Minnesota Wild are in the market for a center ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Here are three they absolutely must target in the coming days.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Ryan O'Reilly News / Gone Puck Wild / February 27

Wild rumors: Minnesota emerging in intriguing Ryan O’Reilly sweepstakes

The Minnesota Wild are looking for a center ahead of the trade deadline, and they are reportedly linked to Ryan O'Reilly of the Nashville Predators.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 27

Pierre LeBrun lists Minnesota as a possible landing spot for future hall-of-famer

The Minnesota Wild are all in on this season. As made apparent by the long-term contract offered to Kirill Kaprizov and the blockbuster Quinn Hughes deal, gener

Vincent Trocheck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27
Wild Emerging As Frontrunner In Vincent Trocheck Trade Talks

Wild Emerging As Frontrunner In Vincent Trocheck Trade Talks

As the Wild gear up for an all-in trade deadline following their earlier acquisition of Quinn Hughes, they’re now the league-wide favorite to acquire center Vincent Trocheck from the Rangers, according to Vince Z.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 27
Quinn Hughes to appear on 'SNL' and 'The Tonight Show'

Wild's Quinn Hughes to appear on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Tonight Show'

There’s something about international hockey that puts the game in a larger spotlight, especially in the United States.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews discusses 'whirlwind 72 hours' since winning gold at Olympics
U.S. women's hockey team 'not surprised' by Trump call; feel support from men's Olympic team
Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to President Trump's comments on women's Olympic hockey team
USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says
The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz
Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / February 27
Eriksson Ek, Boldy Each Score Twice in 5-2 Win Against Avalanche

Eriksson Ek, Boldy Each Score Twice in 5-2 Win Against Avalanche

Returning from the Olympic break, the Wild took on the Avalanche, who played their first game back on Wednesday, defeating the Utah Mammoth 4-2, at Ball Arena on Thursday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 27
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Win Over the Avalanche

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Win Over the Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild returned to game action following the Olympic break on Thursday night, Feb. 26, on the road against the Colorado Avalanche. They had their whole roster back with the exception of Jonas Brodin, who was still recovering from surgery he had prior to the break.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27
Matt Boldy's 4-point effort steers Wild past Avalanche

Matt Boldy's 4-point effort steers Wild past Avalanche

Matt Boldy had two empty-net goals and added two assists, Joel Eriksson Ek also scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 in Denver on Thursday night.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 26

Marcus Foligno sends crystal clear message to Bill Guerin amid Wild trade rumors

Minnesota Wild alternate captain Marcus Foligno didn't mince words about the recent trade rumors surrounding the team.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26
1 player Wild must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

1 player Wild must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin isn’t afraid to swing for the fences. Most executives wouldn’t consider trading a haul for a player like Quinn Hughes without an extension in place.

Bill Guerin News / Gone Puck Wild / February 25

Wild reportedly 'a serious frontrunner' to beat Red Wings to another blockbuster trade

Minnesota Wild general manger Bill Guerin might have another big trade up his sleeve after winning Olympic gold in Milan.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 25
Wild will have Olympians back as their season resumes with Avs showdown

Wild will have Olympians back as their season resumes with Avs showdown

There will be no easing back into the NHL season for the Minnesota Wild. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are in the rearview mirror, and on Thursday night, the Wild will play their first game in 22 days.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 25
Ex-Wild player calls out US men over reaction to Trump's women's hockey joke

Ex-Wild player calls out US men over reaction to Trump's women's hockey joke

Jon Merrill, the former Minnesota Wild defenseman, has called out the United States men's hockey team for laughing when President Donald Trump made a joke about inviting the women's team to the White House after they won gold at the Milano Cortina Olympics.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 25
Frost & Wild’s Gold Medal Winners Made Minnesota Proud

Frost & Wild’s Gold Medal Winners Made Minnesota Proud

The state of Minnesota has a lot to be proud of now that both the men’s and women’s U.S. Olympic teams have brought home gold. Between the Minnesota Wild and the Frost, they had nine gold medalists.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24
Wild Recall Ben Jones, Matt Kiersted

Wild Recall Ben Jones, Matt Kiersted

The Wild announced today that they’ve recalled forward Ben Jones and defenseman Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. They have two open roster spots and thus don’t need to make any corresponding moves.

Matt Boldy News / NBC Sports / February 22
Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 22
Minnesota Wild Influence Fuels Team USA’s Olympic Gold Run

Minnesota Wild Influence Fuels Team USA’s Olympic Gold Run

Team USA’s path to the gold medal game was exhilarating, and Minnesota Wild fans can rest proud tonight knowing that their stars were instrumental in bringing the U.S.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 22
Hughes bros help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Brotherly love: Jack and Quinn Hughes help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

The siblings played a key role in bringing the team together and helping it reach its goal. 

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning gold medal
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Canada star thinks they were ‘better team’ despite loss
Sidney Crosby breaks silence on missing Olympic final vs. Team USA
Connor Hellebuyck may have punched his Hall of Fame ticket
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Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 18
How Were Minnesota Wild’s Olympic Performances in Round Robin?

How Were Minnesota Wild’s Olympic Performances in Round Robin?

The round-robin stage at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics gave us our first real look at how the Minnesota Wild’s players are performing on the international stage.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Samuel Hlavaj Stuns Finland, Sparks Jesper Wallstedt Trade Talk

Slovak goalie Samuel Hlavaj delivered a memorable performance in Slovakia’s Olympic upset victory over Finland on Wednesday. In the men’s tournament opener, Hlavaj set a national record with 38 saves in a 4-1 upset win.

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