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Wild sign Spacek, Bankier to one-year contracts

A couple of minor-leaguers are sticking around with the Minnesota Wild organization. On Thursday, the Wild signed defenseman David Spacek and forward Caeden Bankier to one-year, two-way contracts.

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Wild's path to leading the division could get easier with latest Jason Robertson buzz

The Minnesota Wild will be hoping Jason Robertson gets traded by the Dallas Stars soon, and there is one team that is prepared to make an offer for the winger.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Wild re-sign former 3rd-round pick to 1-year contract extension

Roman Schmidt has yet to play a game in the National Hockey League, but the young defenseman will get another chance in 2026-27 after signing a one-year contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, as first announced by his agent Dan Milstein on Tuesday.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 8

NHL Rumors: Wild remain flexible to add according to GM; potential trade targets for Penguins

Michael Russo of The Athletic: The Minnesota Wild have just under $3 million in projected salary cap space. They can also trade someone to clear more space.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Roman Schmidt News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Wild sign Roman Schmidt to one-year contract

The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Roman Schmidt to a one-year contract with a league minimum cap hit of $850,000. Schmidt was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with an $805,833 cap hit.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Report: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams

Larkin has a full no-trade clause on his current contract, which persists through the 2027-28 season.

Golden Knights poised for 'earthquake' summer with Dylan Larkin in sights

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Brock Faber News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Wild 2025-26 Report Card: Brock Faber

The NHL offseason is in full swing, and while there are still signings and trades to come, they’ll be more spread out than all at one time. The Minnesota Wild likely still have some news to make, but for now, it’s still about their past season and how their players did.

Jared Spurgeon News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jared Spurgeon

The Minnesota Wild were active during the first few days of free agency, which saw several signings as well as a trade that sent defenseman Jake Middleton, along with several future draft picks, to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Määttä.

Daemon Hunt News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 6

Wild re-sign defenseman to one-year contract

The Minnesota Wild have re-signed defenseman Daemon Hunt to a one-year, $900,000 contract for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Sunday. The agreement was finalized just hours before Hunt faced the deadline to decide whether to file for salary arbitration.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 6

Updated Wild depth chart after Daemon Hunt re-signs

Daemon Hunt has re-signed with the Minnesota Wild. The Wild announced that Hunt has agreed to a one-year, $900,000 contract that will keep the 24-year-old in Minnesota for his fourth season in the NHL.

Daemon Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Wild Re-Sign Daemon Hunt To One-Year Deal

7 PM: Hunt’s new contract has been made official per the team, as he and the Wild have agreed on a one-year deal worth $900k. With his signing crossed off Minnesota’s defense core is set for next season, barring any trades which are speculated to involve a big addition up front to help out the center ice position.

Daemon Hunt News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Wild re-sign Daemon Hunt to one-year contract

The Minnesota Wild and Daemon Hunt have agreed on a one-year, $900,000 deal on Sunday, just hours ahead of the defenseman having to decide whether to file for arbitration, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo.

Daemon Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Wild Nearing New Contract With Daemon Hunt

The Minnesota Wild are nearing a new contract with restricted free-agent defenseman Daemon Hunt per Michael Russo of The Athletic. This deal is expected to come through before the July 5th deadline to file for salary arbitration.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2

Wild sign ex-Islanders forward to $1.6 million deal after Blake Coleman trade

The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Maxim Shabanov to a one-year, $1.6 million contract for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Thursday. The move came shortly after the club acquired winger Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta.

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Nick Foligno News / Field Level Media / July 2

Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season

The Minnesota Wild are bringing back veteran forward Nick Foligno on a one-year, $900,000 contract to play his 20th NHL season in 2026-27, the team announced Thursday.

Bill Guerin News / Bring Me The News / July 2

Bill Guerin discusses fallout from Wild's bizarre start to free agency

NHL free agency officially began on Wednesday, and the Wild had a peculiar start. They entered the offseason with some clear needs and goals on their to-do list, but they really haven't accomplished any of them...

Bobby Brink News / Bring Me The News / June 30

Wild allow 5 players to hit free agency, 'working' to re-sign Bobby Brink

The Wild did not issue qualifying offers to five different players by Monday's deadline. Bobby Brink was among the most surprising, but multiple reports indicate that the team is working to sign him to a new deal.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Zuccarello 'Ticked' at Wild: How Guerin Mishandled One of His Top Wingers

Mats Zuccarello is likely leaving Minnesota — and the Wild have nobody to blame but themselves. According to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, Zuccarello is “pretty ticked” about how negotiations have unfolded and is now determined to test free agency when the market opens Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Vladimir Tarasenko's Free Agency Sparks Wild Tampering Questions

As the Minnesota Wild gear up for the start of free agency on July 1, the franchise's offseason plans are starting to take shape, with one of their veteran forwards moving toward entering the open market.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28

Tarasenko Dispute Raises Tampering Questions as Wild Deny Permission Claims

A report suggesting Vladimir Tarasenko’s new agent has been granted permission to shop the pending unrestricted free agent ahead of the July 1 market has been flatly denied by the Minnesota Wild — and may have opened the door to tampering allegations.

Bill Guerin News / Field Level Media / June 26

Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year

The Minnesota Wild's Bill Guerin is the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year for the first time -- also a first for the franchise -- the NHL announced on Friday night.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Quinn Hughes Signing Extension With the Wild, Owner Craig Leipold Says

The Quinn Hughes sweepstakes that never really got started may already be over. Wild owner Craig Leipold said in a recent interview with Minnesota Public

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.

Wild owner confident Quinn Hughes will stay with Minnesota

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach free agency?

Flames sign two players to one-year contract extensions

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Leafs' Auston Matthews

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Quinn Hughes News / Field Level Media / June 25

Wild owner expects D Quinn Hughes will sign new contract

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is confident the team will re-sign star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Leipold told Minnesota Public Radio as much on Wednesday when discussing Hughes, who is entering the final season of a six-year, $47.1 million contract.