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On YouTubeQuinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / January 12
NHL insider teases another big trade for Wild after landing Quinn Hughes 
The Minnesota Wild pulled off a blockbuster to acquire Quinn Hughes, but the full scope of it is only just being felt.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12
No shortage of Hughes Bros. in Wild-Devils matchup
Most family reunions take place in backyards, at banquet halls or by picnic tables at the park. Then again, the Hughes family is not like most others. Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes will host an on-ice reunion when the Minnesota Wild play the New Jersey Devils on Monday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 11
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Overtime Loss to the Islanders
The Minnesota Wild finally returned home after a road trip that felt like an eternity but really spanned just short of three weeks. It was a bit rough as they came home with a record of 4-1-2, not terrible but not what they were hoping for.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10
Islanders Force Overtime, Take Down Wild 4-3
The Minnesota Wild hosted the New York Islanders on Saturday evening, Jan. 10 in their first home game in nearly three weeks. The Wild did have some rough injury news as they added Joel Eriksson Ek to the list of injured players alongisde Zach Bogosian.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10
Wild Recall Ben Jones, Place Zach Bogosian On IR
With Joel Eriksson Ek dealing with an undisclosed injury sustained on Thursday, the Wild needed some depth up front. That will come from winger Ben Jones
Matt Kiersted News / Daily Faceoff / January 10
Wild place Matt Kiersted on waivers
The Minnesota Wild placed defenseman Matt Kiersted on waivers Saturday, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Friedman also reported that both Noah Gregor and Dennis Cholowski, who were placed on waivers Friday by the Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils, respectively, cleared and are eligible to be sent down to their AHL affiliates.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10
Wild Place Matt Kiersted On Waivers
Earlier this week, the Wild ran veteran Tyler Pitlick through waivers without sending him down, simply to restart his 10-game, 30-day exemption period. It appears they’re doing that once again as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that defenseman Matt Kiersted is on waivers.
Joel Eriksson Ek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10
Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek Day-To-Day With Undisclosed Injury
The Minnesota Wild lost key centerman Joel Eriksson Ek to injury in Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken. Eriksson Ek sustained the injury after getting tangled up with another player near his bench, but avoided the worst case scenario, head coach John Hynes told Sara McLellan of the Star Tribune.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9
Wild thankful to be home, ready to put Islanders to test
Jesper Wallstedt and his teammates on the Minnesota Wild are happy to be home. "(I want to) just sleep in my bed, play some computer games and just hang out and play in front of our fans again," the 23-year-old goaltender said.
NHL News / Bring Me The News / January 9
Insider links Wild to potential trade for Penguins star
In the run-up to the NHL trade deadline in early March, the Wild continues to be one of the most talked-about teams in the league. After landing star defensemen Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade, Minnesota has repeatedly been linked with making at least one more splash.
Mats Zuccarello News / Bring Me The News / January 9
Wild take down Seattle on Zuccarello's overtime winner
After back-to-back losses to the Kings in Los Angeles, the Minnesota Wild responded with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. The win wrapped up a seven-game road trip that saw the Wild go 4-1-2, setting the stage for three games at home and plenty of rest in between.
Mats Zuccarello News / The Hockey Writers / January 9
Zuccarello the OT Hero as Wild Beat Kraken 3-2
On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Minnesota Wild for their second matchup of the season. The Wild got off to a strong start with two goals in the first period.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9
Wild blow lead but beat Kraken in OT on Mats Zuccarello goal
Mats Zuccarello scored at 2:09 of overtime as the Minnesota Wild defeated the host Seattle Kraken 3-2 Thursday night. Brock Faber had a goal and an assist, Ryan Hartman also scored and Kirill Kaprizov had two assists for the Wild, which wrapped up a seven-game trip with a 4-1-2 record.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8
Wild Activate Daemon Hunt, Assign David Jiricek
The Minnesota Wild announced earlier today that Daemon Hunt has been activated from injured reserve, while David Jiříček has been re-assigned to AHL Iowa in a corresponding transaction.
Tyler Pitlick News / Daily Faceoff / January 8
Wild place Tyler Pitlick on waivers
A veteran center looks to be heading back to the minors. On Thursday, the Minnesota Wild placed forward Tyler Pitlick on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.
Tyler Pitlick News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8
Wild Place Tyler Pitlick On Waivers
The Wild have placed forward Tyler Pitlick on waivers, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Whether he’ll be assigned to AHL Iowa if he clears remains to be seen.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8
Minnesota Deserved to Host the 2026 World Junior Championship
It took nearly 20 years for the state of Minnesota to be given another chance to host a World Junior Championship, and they made sure not to disappoint.
Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8
Wild want Kaprizov to recruit highly coveted trade target
The Minnesota Wild might not be done making splashes this season, and one analyst/insider believes general manager Bill Guerin could be targeting the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 3
Insiders think more moves 'on the horizon' for Wild
A month remains until the NHL's Olympic roster freeze, and with mere weeks before another de facto trade deadline, speculation continues to mount that Wild GM Bill Guerin isn't done making big moves.
Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / January 3
Quinn Hughes Already Setting New Records with Wild
For Minnesota Wild fans, there's a reason they're now calling the state "Quinnesota." On Dec. 12, the Vancouver Canucks traded defenseman and captain Quinn Hughes over to the Wild in exchange for center Marco Rossi, defenseman Zeev Buium, forward Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first round pick.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 1
Will relationship between Adam Fox, Rangers be hurt by Olympic snub?
The United States men's Olympic hockey roster will be announced on Friday, but we already have some idea as to who is going to be on it. We also know at least one player that will not be on it.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30
The Carter Hart Experiment Is Off to a Rocky Start in Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights knew they were taking on risk when they signed Carter Hart just months after he was acquitted of sexual assault charges related to the 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship investigation.
Marc-Andre Fleury News / Daily Faceoff / December 26
Bill Guerin News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21
Bill Guerin Is Comfortable — Which Matters as the Wild Consider Big Moves
Bill Guerin was in one of those moods that only comes from confidence — the quiet kind. The Minnesota Wild general manager sat down with Gene Principe and talked hockey, life, the Olympics, and yes, even meatballs.
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