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Wild’s David Jiricek mistake has made building a championship roster harder

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin isn’t afraid to make a deal. In some cases, like Minnesota’s blockbuster for Quinn Hughes, it’s a quality that can lead them to a Stanley Cup.

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Brock Faber update puts his Wild return in clearer focus

Brock Faber has been cleared to start playing hockey again? That’s the word from top Minnesota Wild insider Michael Russo, who says he spoke to head coach John Hynes after a five-minute media scrum on Tuesday morning.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Well-rounded Wild set to face suddenly energized Flyers

The Minnesota Wild have pushed themselves toward the top of the NHL standings and will take plenty of confidence into Tuesday's road game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Bring Me The Sports / November 2

The Wild's new alternate jerseys make them look like the Dallas Stars

The Wild’s new “Hometown Remix” alternate jerseys are pretty cool-looking, with a fun theme and some impressive details. They also look a whole lot like Dallas Stars jerseys.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Maxim Shabanov News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Karprizov Scoring Continues, Discipline & Shabanov Success

The Minnesota Wild made it through the month of October with a record of 9-3-3 despite all of the injuries they had to deal with and missing several key players.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 2

Wild Visit Flyers Tuesday Seeking Fifth Straight Road Win

The Minnesota Wild visit the Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m. EST Tuesday — the teams’ first meeting of the 2026–27 NHL season. Minnesota has won its last four road games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Wild's fast start snaps Capitals' streak

Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron scored in the first six minutes and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon in Washington, D.C.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

3 Things Concerning the Minnesota Wild After the 1st Month of the Season

The month of October is over; hockey season is in full swing; and it’s time to talk about the things concerning the Minnesota Wild. So far, they’ve had

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31

Capitals seek fourth straight win against surging Wild

The Minnesota Wild feel happy about their performance during October. A new challenge -- and a new month -- arrives Sunday afternoon when the Wild face off against the Washington Capitals in Washington, D.C.

Minnesota Wild News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Minnesota Wild Pursuing Huge Trade Involving Multiple Players

The Minnesota Wild have intensified their pursuit of Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin as the situation between the player and his longtime club reaches a breaking point.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 30

Jared Spurgeon’s injury puts the Wild’s Daemon Hunt decision in focus

The Minnesota Wild were taking a gamble when they decided to place Daemon Hunt on waivers on Oct. 23. The 24-year-old was showing signs of progress in the NHL, but due to a salary cap crunch and the reluctance to place David Spacek on waivers, Hunt was the odd man out as the Wild returned to health on the blue line.

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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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

One Big Difference Separates Quinn Hughes and Mikko Rantanen Trade Situations

Quinn Hughes’ future with the Minnesota Wild remains unclear, and according to Elliotte Friedman, the situation looks very different from the Mikko Rantanen trade in one key way.

Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The Sports / October 30

Red Wings are crazy if they decline Wild's reported Dylan Larkin offer

Holding out for NHL-ready talent is insane when a team like the Minnesota Wild is making an incredibly valuable offer for 29-year-old Dylan Larkin, who wants nothing to do with Detroit hockey anymore.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Overtime Loss to the Islanders

The Minnesota Wild were back at home after a lengthy road trip that felt a lot longer than it actually was, to host the New York Islanders on Thursday, Oct.

Minnesota Wild News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Minnesota Wild Acquire 27-Year-Old Defenseman on Thursday

The Minnesota Wild have claimed right-shot defenseman Cameron Crotty off waivers from the Ottawa Senators, via Bruce Garrioch of TSN. The move bolsters the club’s blue line as it places captain Jared Spurgeon on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / October 29

Dylan Larkin’s latest move could finally push a trade to the Wild

The Minnesota Wild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin has been a never-ending story. What began when Larkin’s trade request became public in June has bled into the season's opening months.

Brock Faber News / Gone Puck Wild / October 29

Brock Faber moves closer to Wild return with encouraging injury news

With the second-most points in the NHL and a spot atop the Central Division, the Minnesota Wild have started the season impressively. But the Wild’s start could become something bigger when Brock Faber returns from a fractured skull.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Minnesota Wild GM Makes Uncertain Admission on Quinn Hughes’ Future

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin issued an uncertain update on Quinn Hughes’ future Wednesday. According to Guerin’s own words, he has not spoken with Hughes or his agent about a contract “in a long time,” prolonging a season-long stalemate with regards to the defenseman’s contract extension talks.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Report: Wild’s Faber clears return to play protocol, Spurgeon out week to week

The Minnesota Wild got a couple updates regarding injuries to their defensemen, as Brock Faber has cleared the return to play protocol, while Jared Spurgeon will be out on a week-to-week basis.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Wild Recall Carson Lambos, Spurgeon Out Week-To-Week

The Minnesota Wild announced today that defenseman Carson Lambos has been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. This move returns Lambos to the Wild’s active roster one week after he was reassigned back to the AHL.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

‘I don’t know what I’m going to do’: Wild GM Bill Guerin sheds light on Hughes future

The future of the Minnesota Wild blueline and Quinn Hughes’ next contract remains as foggy as ever, after general manager Bill Guerin made comments on local radio regarding the dynamic defenseman’s soon-to-expire contract. “There’s nothing to talk about right now,” Guerin said.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Wild GM's Quinn Hughes admission may upset team's fans

Wild GM Bill Guerin admits he has no idea what is going to happen with Quinn Hughes

There is one subplot to this season that is no doubt creating some anxiety for the team and its fans. It is the future of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes.

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Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch combine for 4 goals as Capitals down Flyers

Connor Hellebuyck narrowly misses shutout in electric Devils debut

Flames' Devin Cooley exits game with lower-body injury

Leafs' Kirill Marchenko out week-to-week with lower-body injury