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Wild's top line on fire with slumping Sharks up next

San Jose will try to cool off Matt Boldy and his linemates when the Sharks visit the Minnesota Wild on Friday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Boldy had a goal and an assist on Tuesday as the Wild extended their point streak to six games (5-0-1) with a 4-2 win at the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Wild's Brock Faber back at practice, approaching return to games

Wild defenseman Brock Faber is getting closer to making his season debut. Faber returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a fractured skull late in the preseason.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / November 5

Wild could soon get Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon and both Folignos back from injury

The Minnesota Wild got some good news this week when Brock Faber was medically cleared to return from a fractured skull. That news got even better on Thursday when The Athletic’s Joe Smith posted that Faber participated in practice for the first time since getting injured on Sept.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / November 4

Paul Bissonnette has already bailed on his 'Wild will miss playoffs' take

Paul Bissonnette’s “hot take of the century” barely made it a month. Back in September, while previewing the NHL’s Central Division, the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast co-host went out on a limb and predicted that the Minnesota Wild would miss the playoffs in the 2026-27 season.

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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.

Matt Boldy News / Field Level Media / November 3

Matt Boldy helps surging Wild skate past Flyers

Matt Boldy had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota Wild stayed hot with a 4-2 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. Minnesota improved to 11-3-3 this season, including 5-0-1 in its last six games, thanks to another strong performance from its top line.

David Jiricek News / Gone Puck Wild / November 3

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.

Brock Faber News / Bring Me The News / November 3

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.

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 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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Daemon Hunt News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Minnesota Wild Lose Daemon Hunt but Have Talented Defense to Fill the Void

The Minnesota Wild have gone through a lot of roster changes so far this season, and it’s still very early, but they’ve dealt with a lot of injuries. With all of those injury issues, a lot of call-ups were made, and one of those faces who was brought up was Daemon Hunt.

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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