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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 18
Kirill Kaprizov breaks Wild record as hot start continues
The Minnesota Wild are looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. Minnesota won a playoff series last season following their blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes last December.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18
Wild Make Multiple Roster Moves
The Minnesota Wild recalled some depth ahead of tonight’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Minnesota announced they’ve recalled forward Hunter Haight and defenseman Carson Lambos from the AHL’s Iowa Wild.
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.
Jared Spurgeon News / Daily Faceoff / October 18
Wild place Jared Spurgeon on injured reserve
A some roster management in the State of Hockey, as one of the key players on the Minnesota Wild roster remains out of action. On Sunday, Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced that the team has placed captain Jared Spurgeon on injured reserve.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / October 17
NHL Rumors: What Will the Minnesota Wild Pay Jesper Wallstedt?
While attention is on Quinn Hughes and his looming decision on his next contract, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt is quietly pursuing his next contract. Wallstedt is in the final year of his deal and carries a $2.2 million cap hit.
Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The Sports / October 17
Wild on high alert as Dylan Larkin trade speculation heats up
Buckle up, Wild fans. It sounds like Dylan Larkin could be traded within the next two weeks. Will it be to Minnesota? “I think there’s going to be a trade within 7 to 10 days in Detroit,” John Buccigross said Friday on the Frankly Hockey podcast.
Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 17
The Wild’s 'Superline' has a tough lineup decision when their injured players return
The Minnesota Wild are navigating an injury crisis during the first week of the season and it has required more out of their star players. With Brock Faber sidelined due to a fractured skull and six other players out against the St.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / October 16
Jesper Wallstedt calls out Blues goalie for 'dirty play' on Kirill Kaprizov
Joel Hofer’s cheap shot that knocked Kirill Kaprizov out of Thursday night’s game between the Wild and Blues had Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt considering a goalie fight.
Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16
Wild might come to regret massive Quinn Hughes trade decision
Minnesota gave up a king’s ransom for Quinn Hughes, and according to The Athletic’s Harman Dayal, the Wild may soon have to decide whether that gamble is paying off.
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / October 15
Wild ride Matt Boldy’s hat trick to win over Blues
Matt Boldy scored his fifth career hat trick and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild held off the St. Louis Blues 5-4 Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 15
Unexpected Quinn Hughes Scenario Emerges Amid Wild Contract Stalemate
The Minnesota Wild’s uncertainty over Quinn Hughes has fueled speculation that the defenseman could eventually leave to join his brothers playing for the New Jersey Devils NHL reporter Frank Seravalli, however, has raised a very different possibility not widely discussed up to this point.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 14
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Jets
The Minnesota Wild were right back on the road for the second half of their recent home/road back-to-back when they faced the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday evening, Oct.
Calvin Pickard News / Field Level Media / October 13
Calvin Pickard stoked for Wild debut against his hometown club, Jets
Calvin Pickard is excited for Tuesday night for multiple reasons. The veteran goaltender is scheduled to make his season debut. He also will make his team debut after joining the Minnesota Wild during the offseason.
Nico Sturm News / Daily Faceoff / October 12
Wild’s Nico Sturm leaves game with lower-body injury
The Minnesota Wild announced on social media that forward Nico Sturm left Monday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights with a lower-body injury and would not return.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8
Vladimir Tarasenko’s Free Agency Just Got Messy; Missed Boat on Good Offer
Vladimir Tarasenko is still looking for a team, and reportedly for an agent, too. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, it’s now surfacing that Tarasenko fired another agent and might have missed the boat on an offer from a team that may no longer be interested.
Nick Foligno News / Daily Faceoff / October 6
Wild’s Nick Foligno leaves game with upper-body injury
An early end to one of the grittier veterans in the game. On Tuesday night, Minnesota Wild forward Nick Foligno exited a game against the Buffalo Sabres early after suffering an upper-body injury.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / September 29
Wild's Bill Guerin, Quinn Hughes talk Brock Faber after D-man suffers scary injury
After Faber skated to the bench, you wouldn't guess he suffered a scary injury, but he did.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / September 14
NHL CBA changes will dramatically alter contracts, playoffs and schedule
The NHL is about to officially enter a new era. A new collective bargaining agreement takes effect Sept. 16, bringing changes that will be noticeable everywhere from contract negotiations to the regular-season schedule.
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