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Report: Mats Zuccarello 'ticked' at Wild, unlikely to return to Minnesota

Mats Zuccarello's time with the Minnesota Wild appears likely to be coming to an end after seven years. The veteran winger is frustrated with the franchise and poised to test free agency this week, according to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic.

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Minnesota Wild Shopping Yakov Trenin

The Minnesota Wild are shopping forward Yakov Trenin as they look to create additional cap flexibility in advance of July 1, Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic reported last night.

Ryan Healey News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Islanders acquire defenseman from Wild

The New York Islanders acquired the signing rights to defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild Saturday in exchange for future considerations. Healey, 22, was originally selected by the Wild in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.

Ryan Healey News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Islanders acquire Ryan Healey from Wild for future considerations

A collegiate product might have a different home when joining the pro ranks. On Saturday night, the New York Islanders acquired the signing rights of defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild for future considerations.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Ryan Healey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Islanders Acquire Ryan Healey From Wild

The Islanders have added some defensive depth to their prospect pool. The team announced that they’ve acquired defenseman Ryan Healey from the Wild in exchange for future considerations.

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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.

Bill Guerin News / Bring Me The News / June 27

Wild complete 2026 NHL Draft with three selections

The Wild have been busy on the trade market under GM Bill Guerin, and that continued into Saturday's NHL Draft. After a pair of deals to move up, Minnesota is leaving this year's draft with three players, which is its smallest class in franchise history.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 27

Wild trade up, select big Swedish center in third round of NHL Draft

The Wild did not have a first-round pick on Friday night as part of the Quinn Hughes trade. They traded up in the third round on Saturday to make Swedish center Adam Andersson their first selection of the 2026 draft.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 27

What can you get with a third-round pick? Five of the Wild's best third-round picks in franchise history.

Because of several recent trades, the Minnesota Wild don't have a first or second-round pick in the upcoming NHL draft. I don't think Wild fans are complaining

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

Wild and Canucks could both be happy with the final result of Quinn Hughes trade

The Minnesota Wild continue to have no regrets over the Quinn Hughes trade as the Vancouver Canucks added the final piece of the deal during the NHL Draft.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

NHL Insider says Detroit Red Wings brass 'isn't super happy' with Minnesota Wild's Dylan Larkin proposal

The Minnesota Wild have been the most common team tied to the Dylan Larkin sweepstakes. However, it appears they aren't willing to put all their chips onto the table to make the deal happen.

Bill Guerin News / Field Level Media / June 26

Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year

The Minnesota Wild's Bill Guerin is the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year for the first time -- also a first for the franchise -- the NHL announced on Friday night.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

The Wild just watched a Central Division rival get their center

The Minnesota Wild's search for a top line center intensified after the St. Louis Blues acquired Mason McTavish.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the Year Award

Friday’s first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft was a special night for Gavin McKenna, who was picked first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the rest of the players whose dreams were realized by getting selected.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

Bill Guerin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Wild’s Bill Guerin Wins Jim Gregory GM Of The Year Award

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has won the NHL’s Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award. The 55-year-old pulled off multiple feats through the 2025-26 season, acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks and winning a Gold Medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as the GM of Team USA.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

Here’s when the Minnesota Wild pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

Every pick the Minnesota Wild have in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Wild Have Had Luck in Past Drafts With Later Picks

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is upon us as it’s finally Friday, June 26, and the draft will begin this evening at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Unless

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Quinn Hughes Signing Extension With the Wild, Owner Craig Leipold Says

The Quinn Hughes sweepstakes that never really got started may already be over. Wild owner Craig Leipold said in a recent interview with Minnesota Public

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 26

Wild fans will gladly trade a quiet NHL Draft for a loud summer

The Minnesota Wild's status as contenders could lead to a quieter draft than usual.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / June 25

The Wild clearly haven’t learned their lesson in Quinn Hughes negotiations

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold's comments may have complicated Quinn Hughes's contract negotiations with the Wild.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.

Wild owner confident Quinn Hughes will stay with Minnesota

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach free agency?

Flames sign two players to one-year contract extensions

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Leafs' Auston Matthews

Can NHL teams turn to restricted free-agent market for relief?

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

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / June 25