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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.

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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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

One Big Difference Separates Quinn Hughes and Mikko Rantanen Trade Situations

Quinn Hughes’ future with the Minnesota Wild remains unclear, and according to Elliotte Friedman, the situation looks very different from the Mikko Rantanen trade in one key way.

Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The Sports / October 30

Red Wings are crazy if they decline Wild's reported Dylan Larkin offer

Holding out for NHL-ready talent is insane when a team like the Minnesota Wild is making an incredibly valuable offer for 29-year-old Dylan Larkin, who wants nothing to do with Detroit hockey anymore.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Overtime Loss to the Islanders

The Minnesota Wild were back at home after a lengthy road trip that felt a lot longer than it actually was, to host the New York Islanders on Thursday, Oct.

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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.

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.

Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / October 29

Dylan Larkin’s latest move could finally push a trade to the Wild

The Minnesota Wild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin has been a never-ending story. What began when Larkin’s trade request became public in June has bled into the season's opening months.

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.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Report: Wild’s Faber clears return to play protocol, Spurgeon out week to week

The Minnesota Wild got a couple updates regarding injuries to their defensemen, as Brock Faber has cleared the return to play protocol, while Jared Spurgeon will be out on a week-to-week basis.

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.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Wild Recall Carson Lambos, Jared Spurgeon Out Week-To-Week

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NHL analyst shares harsh truth about Quinn Hughes' Wild future

TSN NHL analyst Jeff O’Neill is convinced that Minnesota Wild superstar Quinn Hughes is done with the Minnesota Wild, stating bluntly that “he ain’t signing

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / October 28

Red-hot Kirill Kaprizov keys Wild against "close" Islanders

Kirill Kaprizov leads the NHL with 14 goals through his first 14 games. Minnesota's top playmaker will look to continue the hottest start of his seven-year career when the Wild face off against the New York Islanders on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

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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Kirill Kaprizov News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Kirill Kaprizov’s hot start is more sustainable than you think

Very rarely does a superstar player’s stat line cause a double take. After all, these players are the best of the best. We should be accustomed to seeing them put up crazy numbers every season.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Quinn Hughes breaks Wild franchise record amid hot start

The Minnesota Wild just concluded a five-game road trip, going 3-1-1. One of the major reasons for the success was the play of Quinn Hughes. On Sunday, Hughes scored the game-winning goal for the Wild against his former team, the Vancouver Canucks.

Joel Eriksson Ek News / Gone Puck Wild / October 28

Wild’s search for a No. 1 center shouldn’t overshadow Joel Eriksson Ek

The Minnesota Wild spent all offseason trying to get a No. 1 center, and it may have left Joel Eriksson Ek in the shuffle. A mainstay in the Wild’s top six, Eriksson Ek’s importance grew when he missed the entire series against the Colorado Avalanche in last year’s playoffs.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Bring Me The News / October 28

A night of fights in Utah as Wild keep winning, Kaprizov keeps scoring

Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 14th goal of the season in the Minnesota Wild’s 3-1 win over the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t all fun and games.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / October 28

Kirill Kaprizov nets NHL-leading 14th goal in Wild win vs. Mammoth

Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 14th goal and added an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Utah Mammoth 3-1 on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Wild, Mammoth clash for Central Division supremacy

The top two teams in the Central Division meet Tuesday night when the Minnesota Wild visit the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City. The first-place Wild will conclude a five-game road trip after sweeping back-to-back games over the weekend, winning 5-1 at the Seattle Kraken on Saturday and 4-2 at the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Special Teams Rebound, Youth Makes Mark & Healthy Again

The Minnesota Wild spent all of the past week on the road and still have a couple of days left on their current trip. They had a rough start on the road but eventually started to find their game again.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Minnesota placed the 24-year-old on waivers on Friday in order to open up room on the roster with the return of blue-liners Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta.

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Daemon Hunt News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Minnesota Wild Suddenly Dump Veteran Defenseman

The Minnesota Wild have placed defenseman Daemon Hunt on waivers as the club works to reintegrate previously injured players into its lineup. The move, announced Friday, is expected to open a roster spot and, if Hunt clears, position the organization to send the 24-year-old to the American Hockey League’s Iowa Wild.