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What will Quinn Hughes’ next contract look like?

The Minnesota Wild swung big when they acquired Quinn Hughes last December, and in a few short days, he will be eligible to sign a contract extension to stay with the Wild beyond this upcoming season.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin

The offseason is now officially underway for all NHL teams, as the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes a week and a half ago. The Wild have

Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / June 25

Wild's nightmare Dylan Larkin scenario might become reality

The Minnesota Wild are in the running for Dylan Larkin, but Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos reports that the Detroit Red Wings' landing spot of choice is with the Dallas Stars.

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Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

‘We are going to re-sign him’: Wild owner confident Quinn Hughes will stay with team

While no deal has been done yet, there’s optimism that a top player will be staying in the State of Hockey. In an interview with Minnesota Public Radio on Wednesday, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold admitted that the team is going to sign defenseman Quinn Hughes to an extension.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Wild owner makes Quinn Hughes contract promise, but there’s a catch

The Minnesota Wild made the biggest trade of the 2025-26 NHL season, picking up Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. Now, the Norris Trophy finalist is headed into the last year of his contract after a half-season in Minnesota.

Vincent Trocheck News / Gone Puck Wild / June 25

Wild's priorities are becoming clearer after latest Vincent Trocheck update

The Minnesota Wild seem to prefer Dylan Larkin over Vincent Trocheck.

Brady Tkachuk News / Gone Puck Wild / June 25

Wild's monster Brady Tkachuk trade offer revealed

According to The Athletic's Michael Russo, the Minnesota Wild offered the equivalent of four first-round picks to the Ottawa Senators for forward Brady Tkachuk.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / June 24

Blackhawks just drove up the trade market on the Wild

The Chicago Blackhawks trade for Bowen Byram shows the Minnesota Wild could experience high prices on the trade market this summer.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 24

The five most important draft picks of the Judd Brackett era for the Minnesota Wild.

Happy draft season! Earlier this month, Judd Brackett, the Wild’s former director of amateur scouting, left Minnesota to become the assistant general manager fo

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

Wild Can Still Have Draft Success Without 1st- or 2nd-Round Picks

It’s been 10 days since the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup over the Vegas Golden Knights, and the NHL has had barely any quiet time since then.

Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / June 23

Dylan Larkin is a no-brainer trade target for the Wild after latest blockbuster

After missing out on Brady Tkachuk, the Minnesota Wild could turn their attention to Team USA star Dylan Larkin as they look to make a major addition.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

The young forward Wild are willing to package to upgrade at center

The Minnesota Wild are flush with star wingers and defensemen — but center depth has been a significant area of need in the State of Hockey for years. That issue was magnified during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when top-line center Joel Eriksson Ek was injured and Ryan Hartman was forced into a first-line role.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko headed to open market after agent change

The Minnesota Wild have very little cap space as they look to improve their team for a run in 2026-27. The Wild recently re-signed Michael McCarron to a six-year deal.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Minnesota Wild Still Looking To Acquire Center

The Minnesota Wild continue to be active this offseason. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, Wild GM Bill Guerin is continuing to look for a center to add to his team’s forward group.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 23

What Marco Rossi can tell us about Danila Yurov's value (and future) with the Wild

Danila Yurov’s name has come up repeatedly in trade conversations this offseason for the Minnesota Wild. So much of his value hinges on his offensive upside and

Brady Tkachuk News / Gone Puck Wild / June 22

Wild weren't only Central Division team to swing and miss on Brady Tkachuk

The Minnesota Wild and the rest of the NHL world found out that their rivals, the St. Louis Blues, made a call to the Ottawa Senators for Brady Tkachuk.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22

Vladimir Tarasenko Changes Agents Ahead Of Likely Free Agency

Veteran scorer Vladimir Tarasenko has changed agents, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported on today’s 32 Thoughts podcast. According to Friedman, Tarasenko’s change of representation is “obviously a sign” that he will not sign an extension to remain with the Minnesota Wild, and will instead test the market as an unrestricted free agent.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Offseason Checklist: Minnesota Wild

The offseason is now in full effect following Carolina’s Stanley Cup title. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what teams will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Minnesota.

Minnesota Wild News / Ball Exclusives / June 17

Minnesota remains a No. 1 center away from contention

When general manager Bill Guerin acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes for a king’s ransom in December, it signaled to fans that the team was finally going all in.

Greg Cronin News / Bring Me The News / June 16

Wild lose AHL head coach to Blues

The Minnesota Wild finds itself in need of a new head coach for its AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. Greg Cronin is joining Jim Montgomery's St. Louis Blues coaching staff, the team announced on Monday.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 15

Wild get top-5 Stanley Cup odds, but will have to overcome NHL's cap-hit curse

While the Carolina Hurricanes are drenched in champagne after winning the Stanley Cup on Sunday night, the Minnesota Wild are soaked in trade rumors and high hopes for an entire 2026-27 season with a roster loaded with stars, including Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Faber.

Dylan Larkin News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Wild Are a Leading Candidate to Land Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild’s offseason continues to move along, and it just became much more interesting on Thursday, June 4 when it was announced that the Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin had requested a trade out of Detroit, and he listed three teams he would be willing to go to, and the Wild are one of them.

Michael McCarron News / Yardbarker / June 9

Surprising contract for Wild role player might be harbinger of changing landscape

You probably weren't the only person surprised by the announcement of Michael McCarron's new six-year, $20 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.

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Michael McCarron News / Bring Me The News / June 9

Wild reportedly 'closing in' on deal to re-sign Michael McCarron

Forward Michael McCarron is reportedly nearing a deal to return to the Minnesota Wild. McCarron, 31, is set to be a free agent this summer. After a strong stint with the Wild, who acquired the towering winger at the deadline in March, McCarron was thought to have set himself up for a nice deal this offseason.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / June 4

Wild F Marcus Foligno claims King Clancy Trophy

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno was named the winner of the 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Thursday. The award is presented to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.