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Three possible fits if the Wild trade goaltender Jesper Wallstedt

The Minnesota Wild announced themselves as a team ready to compete with the best after the blockbuster acquisition of defenseman Quinn Hughes. In the toughest

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3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-1 Win Over the Flames

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, Jan. 29, in the final game of their recent four-game homestand before another quick one-game road trip.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29

Flames claim fifth straight loss against hot Wild

Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 29

Wild use two early goals and a late knockout blow to beat Flames

The Wild used their skates, their sticks, and their hands to pick up a victory on Thursday night in St. Paul. Two early goals, both aided by a player catching and then dropping the puck, gave Minnesota a first-period edge against the Calgary Flames at Grand Casino Arena.

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Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Top NHL prospects to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature best-on-best competition for the first time since 2014 – so people are rightfully excited. But for the diehards, this event also offers an opportunity for some notable prospects to prove themselves on the world stage.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 28

Wild aim for strong outing vs. slumping Flames

The Minnesota Wild hope that the excitement and confidence from a big comeback can carry into their next game. Minnesota will go for back-to-back wins when it faces off against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 28

Wild storm back from three down to continue dominance over Chicago

In a gutsy performance, the Minnesota Wild rallied from a three-goal deficit and defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday night in St.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 27

Wild escape 3-goal hole, topple Blackhawks in shootout

Jared Spurgeon scored the tying goal with just over two minutes remaining and Kirill Kaprizov tallied the lone goal in the shootout, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Team Sweden adds Wild, Bruins players as injury replacement for the Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are about to start, and all eyes are on what is happening on the hockey side. Team USA and Team Canada have all of the buzz on them, especially after what happened in the 4 Nations Face-Off, with Canada winning on a last-second goal.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Trading a young goaltender is a risky bet for any NHL team

Whenever a team is looking to build a roster for the future, sometimes they look to go and grab a goaltender for the long haul. Sometimes, that includes going out and finding a young netminder from elsewhere.

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Jesper Wallstedt News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Why would the Wild trade Jesper Wallstedt?

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday’s episode of 32 Thoughts that Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt’s name has been thrown around in trade rumors, suggesting that GM Bill Guerin is willing to go all-in after acquiring Quinn Hughes in a trade earlier in the season.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Wild Trading Wallstedt for O’Reilly or Wright Could Make Sense

A shocking trade candidate has emerged out of the blue. Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was on fire to start the 2025–26 campaign, even placing second in NHL.com’s midseason Calder Trophy poll.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Wild rumors: Why Minnesota is open to trading top young goaltender

The Minnesota Wild have gotten strong goaltending from the Swedish tandem of Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt in 2025-26, and the pair will both represent their country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan next month.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Minnesota’s Hockey Day Shows Why It’s the ‘State of Hockey’

Every hockey fan in Minnesota and likely almost every hockey fan in the United States knows that Minnesota is considered the “State of Hockey”. Winters

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Johansson, Lindholm named as injury replacements for Sweden’s men’s Olympic team

Some roster adjustments for one of the top teams heading to Italy next month. On Tuesday, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association announced that Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson and Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm have been added to the men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Matt Kiersted News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Wild Recall Matt Kiersted

The Wild announced today that they’ve recalled defenseman Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. With two open roster spots, there’s no need for a corresponding move.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Wild’s Marcus Foligno speaks out on Minneapolis tragedies

The Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno opened up to the gravity of what has unfolded across the Twin Cities over the past month, using his platform to acknowledge the pain being felt throughout the community.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Minnesota Wild Open To Trading Jesper Wallstedt

The Minnesota Wild “would be open to dealing” top young netminder Jesper Wallstedt “if the right deal comes along,” The Athletic’s Michael Russo reported today.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Bring Me The News / January 26

Kirill Kaprizov named NHL's first star after nine-point week

Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov was named the NHL's First Star of the Week for his efforts as Minnesota went 2-1-1 last week. The 28-year-old scored three goals and registered six assists during Minnesota's four games last week.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Fleury Now Wild’s Plan B in Wallstedt Trade Scenario?

The Minnesota Wild may have an unexpected contingency plan if trade talks involving top goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt heat up before the deadline.

Minnesota Wild News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

NHL Trade Rumors: Insider Says Wild Could Put Calder Trophy Candidate On The Trade Block To Land Impact Forward

The Minnesota Wild have been thriving ever since signing star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. Now, it appears the team wants to further strengthen its forward group as it looks to make a deep playoff run.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Insider Suggests Minnesota Wild Open to Trading Promising Young Goaltender

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin has shown firsthand — most notably by trading four high-end assets for Quinn Hughes — just how willing he is to be aggressive and swing for the fences in an effort to compete with Central Division juggernauts in Colorado and Dallas.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Athlon Sports / January 26