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Fans boo as Wild unravel in home loss: 'Why don't we get a little bit tougher?'

It's still early, but after a 4-1 home loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, the Minnesota Wild might be close to hitting the panic button.

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Sources: Wild hunting for middle-six forward in a trade

October doesn’t usually feature a lot of trades as the NHL’s first month back in action. With teams looking to assess what they have and all starting off

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-1 Loss to the Penguins

The Minnesota Wild took on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday evening, Oct. 30, in the middle of their six-game homestand. They were looking to bounce back after another rough overtime loss, this time to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, Oct.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.

Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Fresh off OT losses, Wild try to rebound vs. surging Penguins

Only 11 games into their season, the Minnesota Wild already find themselves answering questions about moral victories. Minnesota will try to post the only kind of victory it is interested in -- the kind that appears on the scoreboard -- when it faces off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / October 29

What’s contributing to the Wild’s rough October?

The lead-up to the 2025-26 season came with a lot of optimism for the Minnesota Wild and their fans. The organization had good young players in key spots, Kirill Kaprizov had just signed his eight-year contract extension, and the franchise was finally free from the prohibitive salary cap hits of the buyouts for Zach Parise and Ryan Suter.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 29

Fluke goal may turn season around for key member of the Wild

It wasn't the prettiest goal in the NHL so far this season, but it might be the strangest.

Michael Milne News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Wild place Michael Milne on waivers

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Wild announced that the team has placed forward Michael Milne on waivers for the purpose of sending him down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Jets Take Down Wild 4-3 in Overtime

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night, Oct. 28, in their first of four meetings this season. The Wild remained without Zach Bogosian, Mats Zuccarello, and Nico Sturm, but they had Marcus Foligno back after he missed their previous game.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / October 28

Wild lose overtime heartbreaker to Jets in under a minute

The Wild outshot the Jets 36-22 at home on Tuesday, but it still wasn't enough in a 4-3 overtime loss that ended in under a minute. Minnesota looked to snap a three-game losing streak, and it began even one step further in the hole with a 2-0 deficit after the first period.

Zane McIntyre News / Inside The Rink / October 29

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Sign Zane McIntyre

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they’ve signed goaltender Zane McIntyre for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. McIntyre, 33, spent last season in the DEL with the Straubing Tigers, where he went 15-12 with a 2.67 GAA, 889SV%, and two shutouts in 28 games.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 28

Wild could have dark horse Calder Trophy candidate in the mix

The Minnesota Wild could have a dark horse candidate for this season's Calder Trophy in a budding star blueliner.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Are the Blues or Wild off to a more concerning start?

We’re nearly three weeks into the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and so far, the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild have come out of the gates slowly. Both teams were in the playoffs last spring, yet through 18 combined games, the Blues and Wild have a total of six wins.

Zeev Buium News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Wild’s Zeev Buium Discusses His Transition to the NHL With THW

The Minnesota Wild have had some strong rookies come through their lineup over the past few seasons, and this season is no different. They’ve had Hunter Haight, Liam Öhgren, Danila Yurov, and Zeev Buium all on their roster so far this season, and they’ve all made their impacts in different ways.

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NHL News / Bring Me The News / October 26

Wild battle but fall to Sharks in OT for sixth loss in last seven games

The Wild's frustrating start to the 2025 season continued on Sunday evening in St Paul. They rallied from multiple deficits to force overtime against the San Jose Sharks, but ultimately fell 6-5 for a sixth defeat in their last seven games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Win-hungry Wild welcome lowly Sharks

A quick turnaround might be a blessing in disguise for the slumping Minnesota Wild. Minnesota will not have much time to dwell on Saturday night's 6-2 home defeat against the Utah Mammoth, the Wild's fifth loss in their last six games.

Jared Spurgeon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Jared Spurgeon’s painfully honest admission after Devils loss

The Minnesota Wild struggled entering Week 3 of the 2025-26 NHL season. Jared Spurgeon and his teammates bucked a three-game losing streak on Monday to give them some momentum.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Wild Emerging as Dark-Horse Suitor for Artemi Panarin?

Could the Minnesota Wild take a big swing before this season’s trade deadline? According to insiders Elliotte Friedman and Frank Seravalli, Minnesota might be a team to watch, specifically as a surprise landing spot for New York Rangers’ superstar Artemi Panarin.

Zach Bogosian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Wild place Zach Bogosian on IR

The Wild announced they’ve placed defenseman Zach Bogosian on injured reserve, retroactive to Oct. 17. His roster spot will go to forward Hunter Haight, who’s been recalled from AHL Iowa in the corresponding move.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Marco Rossi, Zach Bogosian out for Wild

The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Marco Rossi and defenseman Zach Bogosian in Monday night’s game against the New York Rangers, head coach John Hynes told Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / October 20

Riding three-game skid, Wild lose another key player to injury

Things aren't exactly going to plan for the Minnesota Wild in the very early portion of their season. They've lost three straight games to begin a five-game road trip, dropping their record to 2-3-1 on the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Wild's quest for defensive solidity continues vs. Flyers

Since posting a shutout in their season opener, the Minnesota Wild have not put up much defensive resistance this season. The Wild hope to avoid a third straight loss when they continue their five-game road trip with a matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10