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Wild sign F Michael McCarron to 6-year contract

Pending unrestricted free agent Michael McCarron signed a six-year contract worth $20 million with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. The deal begins in the 2026-27 season and extends through the 2031-32 campaign.

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Report: Wild sign McCarron to six-year contract extension

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has been hard at work making sure his team’s roster stays where it needs to be to carry on as a Stanley Cup contender, and he got one more box marked off his offseason checklist on Tuesday.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 9

Wild blockbuster trade rumors are distracting everyone from a massive problem

While everyone obsesses over the Wild trading for a 1C, another problem is lingering on the roster.

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Michael McCarron News / Bring Me The News / June 9

Wild reportedly 'closing in' on deal to re-sign Michael McCarron

Forward Michael McCarron is reportedly nearing a deal to return to the Minnesota Wild. McCarron, 31, is set to be a free agent this summer. After a strong stint with the Wild, who acquired the towering winger at the deadline in March, McCarron was thought to have set himself up for a nice deal this offseason.

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Michael McCarron News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 8

Wild Closing In On Long-Term Deal With Michael McCarron

Last month, it was noted that the Wild and Michael McCarron had mutual interest on extending the forward’s stay in Minnesota. But one of the key sticking points in talks was McCarron’s understandable desire to get some term on his next deal, a luxury he has yet to have in the NHL; his longest contract was his entry-level deal back in 2013.

Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The News / June 8

Wild believed to be on Dylan Larkin's initial three-team trade list

Last Thursday, when news broke that Detroit Red Wings center and captain Dylan Larkin had requested a trade, we wrote that he might be exactly what Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wildhave been searching for.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6

Free Agent Focus: Minnesota Wild

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Marcus Johansson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Marcus Johansson Signs In Sweden

Longtime NHL forward Marcus Johansson has signed with Färjestad BK of the SHL, the team announced today, departing the Minnesota Wild. The news was confirmed by Michael Russo of The Athletic. One decade since his breakout 24 goal campaign, the 35-year-old has bounced around several teams since then as a moderate contributor.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Marcus Johansson signs one-year deal with Farjestad

A longtime NHLer is returning to his homeland. On Friday, Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League announced that the team has signed forward Marcus Johansson to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season.

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NHL News / Bring Me The News / June 4

Dylan Larkin could be exactly what Bill Guerin, Wild are looking for

Detroit Red Wings captain and three-time NHL All-Star Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, according to a bombshell report from insider Elliotte Friedman on Thursday.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Wild’s Marcus Foligno wins 2026 King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Minnesota Wild alternate captain Marcus Foligno has been named the 2026 winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, given each year “to the player who best

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Report: Wild’s director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett leaves team

The Minnesota Wild look to be losing one of the most highly-regarded scouts in hockey, as the team’s director of amateur scouting, Judd Brackett, appears

Yakov Trenin News / Professor Press Box / May 30

Could Yakov Trenin Be a Bottom-Six Fit for the Canucks?

Every offseason, teams like the Vancouver Canucks end up circling the same type of player: the heavy, physical, no-nonsense forward who doesn’t light up the scoreboard but makes life miserable for everyone else on the ice.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

3 Wild trade candidates after crushing 2nd round Avalanche loss

The Minnesota Wild were one of the best teams in the NHL in 2025-26. They finished the season at 46-24-12 on the year, which was good for the third-best record in the Western Conference.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Filip Gustavsson

The Minnesota Wild’s offseason continues to move along, as does the NHL’s postseason. The end of a season means it’s time for each player to receive their grade reports for the past season.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 28

Cale Makar is dealing with a 'pretty significant' injury

Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche were eliminated in shocking fashion on Tuesday night, swept away by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals after cruising through the first two rounds of these playoffs.

Filip Gustavsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27

Wild rumors: Minnesota’s ‘Plan B’ to acquire top C after Filip Gustavsson injury

It’s no secret that the Minnesota Wild are looking to take another step forward after winning a playoff round for the first time in over a decade. General manager Bill Guerin hasn’t been afraid to make aggressive moves, and Minnesota appears intent on upgrading down the middle ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 27

Minnesota Wild trade tiers, and the Buffalo Sabres may need to shed salary

Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic: Looking at the Minnesota Wild trade tiers heading into the offseason. Who could the Wild make available? Not going anywhere – Matt Boldy, Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber, and Quinn Hughes.

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / May 20

The Minnesota Wild Have A Major Offseason Ahead

The Minnesota Wild have a major offseason ahead. After blowing a 3-0 lead in Game 5 vs the Colorado Avalanche, their season came to a painful end. Heading into the offseason, there are many questions to be answered.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Did Guerin Just Hint at the Wild Possibly Trading Quinn Hughes?

The Minnesota Wild will look to take another step next season after a strong 2025-26 run that ended in a playoff loss to the dominant Colorado Avalanche.

Filip Gustavsson News / Field Level Media / May 18

Wild G Filip Gustavsson to undergo hip surgery

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery and it is unclear whether he'll be recovered in time for training camp. Wild general manager Bill Guerin surmised on Monday that the surgery would take place "as soon as possible." Guerin said the injury was the wear-and-tear type and wasn't sustained in any one situation.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jesper Wallstedt

The Minnesota Wild have started their offseason, and although their postseason ended at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche quite abruptly, their season showed a lot of growth in the right direction.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / May 16

Priority One for the Minnesota Wild This Offseason: Get a Center

The Minnesota Wild are heading home after falling by a score of 4-3 in overtime in Game 5 of Round 2 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.

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Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild

The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.

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