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Minnesota Wild Activate Jared Spurgeon

The Minnesota Wild announced today that captain Jared Spurgeon has been activated off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the Wild have reassigned defenseman Carson Lambos to their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

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Wild’s Jared Spurgeon returns after four-game absence

Positive news for the Minnesota Wild as they continue their road trip through Western Canada. The team activated captain Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve, making him available to be in the lineup on Thursday night, when the Wild visit the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

Wild's top line likely to test Flames at both ends

The Minnesota Wild's top line is known for its offense. Yet the trio of Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek takes at least as much pride in its defense.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Kaprizov, Hughes leading the charge for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild picked up another point on Tuesday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers, and, unsurprisingly, the dynamic duo of Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes led the way.

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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 / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Hot mic picks up derogatory slur during Wild-Oilers broadcast

A derogatory slur was heard during the Wild+ broadcast of Tuesday night’s game between the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers. It happened with 11:34 left in the second period.

Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The Sports / October 20

Top Wild insider thinks Dylan Larkin trade will 'happen soon'

John Buccigross saying last Friday that a Dylan Larkin trade might be less than two weeks away fits the latest rumor from Wild insider Michael Russo, who appeared on a Twin Cities radio station on Tuesday with the latest in the rumor mill.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Wild Activate Nico Sturm; Reassign Hunter Haight

According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have activated bottom-six forward Nico Sturm from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Wild reassigned forward Hunter Haight to the AHL’s Iowa Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / October 20

Is Danila Yurov's early breakout giving Wild some pause in Larkin pursuit?

Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild have been in hot pursuit of Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin for months, dating back to Larkin’s initial trade request in early June.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Wild coach John Hynes reveals how much longer Filip Gustavsson will be out

The Minnesota Wild are off to a terrific start in 2026-27, going 6-2-1 and sitting in second place in the Central Division. Jesper Wallstedt has been a catalyst, starting eight of nine games and posting a sparkling 1.99 goals-against average and .922 save percentage.

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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.

Filip Gustavsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Filip Gustavsson To Miss At Least One More Month

When Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson underwent offseason hip surgery, there was no clear timetable for his return. It appears there now is one as head coach John Hynes told reporters this weekend including Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press that it will be at least another month before the netminder returns.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Bring Me The Sports / October 19

Kaprizov leading NHL goal race after dominant week for Wild

Kirill Kaprizov’s goal a little over three minutes into the second period on Sunday proved enough for the Wild to secure their sixth win of the season.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Problems, Top Line Shines & Solid Defense

After spending a bit of time on the road, the Wild were able to get in some games on their home ice this past week. They had a good start to the week as they took down the Vegas Golden Knights in dominating fashion, 4-2, on Monday night, Oct.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Win Over the Blue Jackets

The Minnesota Wild played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on their Hockey Fights Cancer night, Sunday evening, Oct. 18; it was also their final home game before another road trip.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / October 18

Kirill Kaprizov nets 10th goal in 9 games, pacing Wild past Blue Jackets

Kirill Kaprizov joined some elite company on Sunday with his goal that helped the Minnesota Wild edge the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in St. Paul, Minn. Kaprizov continued to live up to his eight-year, $136 million contract by scoring a power-play goal in the second period that broke a 1-1 tie.