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Kirill Kaprizov News / Gone Puck Wild / July 8
Wild had a very good reason to give Kirill Kaprizov his massive contract 
The Flyers were reportedly waiting in the wings if the Wild didn't give Kaprizov $17 million per season.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 8
NHL Rumors: Wild remain flexible to add according to GM; potential trade targets for Penguins
Michael Russo of The Athletic: The Minnesota Wild have just under $3 million in projected salary cap space. They can also trade someone to clear more space.
Dylan Larkin News / Gone Puck Wild / July 8
Wild’s latest Dylan Larkin update is a double-edged sword
The Minnesota Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin has created a big choice moving forward.
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?
Roman Schmidt News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
Wild sign Roman Schmidt to one-year contract
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Roman Schmidt to a one-year contract with a league minimum cap hit of $850,000. Schmidt was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with an $805,833 cap hit.
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.
Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
Report: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams
Larkin has a full no-trade clause on his current contract, which persists through the 2027-28 season.
Brock Faber News / The Hockey Writers / July 7
Wild 2025-26 Report Card: Brock Faber
The NHL offseason is in full swing, and while there are still signings and trades to come, they’ll be more spread out than all at one time. The Minnesota Wild likely still have some news to make, but for now, it’s still about their past season and how their players did.
Jared Spurgeon News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jared Spurgeon
The Minnesota Wild were active during the first few days of free agency, which saw several signings as well as a trade that sent defenseman Jake Middleton, along with several future draft picks, to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Määttä.
Daemon Hunt News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 6
Wild re-sign defenseman to one-year contract
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed defenseman Daemon Hunt to a one-year, $900,000 contract for the 2026-27 season, the team announced Sunday. The agreement was finalized just hours before Hunt faced the deadline to decide whether to file for salary arbitration.
Daemon Hunt News / Bring Me The News / July 6
Updated Wild depth chart after Daemon Hunt re-signs
Daemon Hunt has re-signed with the Minnesota Wild. The Wild announced that Hunt has agreed to a one-year, $900,000 contract that will keep the 24-year-old in Minnesota for his fourth season in the NHL.
Daemon Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5
Wild Re-Sign Daemon Hunt To One-Year Deal
7 PM: Hunt’s new contract has been made official per the team, as he and the Wild have agreed on a one-year deal worth $900k. With his signing crossed off Minnesota’s defense core is set for next season, barring any trades which are speculated to involve a big addition up front to help out the center ice position.
Daemon Hunt News / Daily Faceoff / July 5
Wild re-sign Daemon Hunt to one-year contract
The Minnesota Wild and Daemon Hunt have agreed on a one-year, $900,000 deal on Sunday, just hours ahead of the defenseman having to decide whether to file for arbitration, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo.
Daemon Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5
Wild Nearing New Contract With Daemon Hunt
The Minnesota Wild are nearing a new contract with restricted free-agent defenseman Daemon Hunt per Michael Russo of The Athletic. This deal is expected to come through before the July 5th deadline to file for salary arbitration.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 3
What the Wild's latest trades mean for their Dylan Larkin trade hunt
The opening day of free agency left Wild fans understandably concerned, but Wild general manager Bill Guerin made up for it on Day 2 by landing veterans Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta in a trade with the Calgary Flames.
Maxim Shabanov News / Daily Faceoff / July 2
Wild sign Maxim Shabanov to one-year contract
After a disheartening first day of free agency for the Minnesota Wild, general manager Bill Guerin made a move on Thursday to address a massive area of need for his team.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Minnesota Wild Sign Max Shabanov
According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have signed forward Max Shabanov to a one-year, $1.6MM contract for the 2026-27 season. Shabanov became an unrestricted free agent yesterday after the New York Islanders chose not to tender him a qualifying offer.
Nick Foligno News / Field Level Media / July 2
Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season
The Minnesota Wild are bringing back veteran forward Nick Foligno on a one-year, $900,000 contract to play his 20th NHL season in 2026-27, the team announced Thursday.
Mats Zuccarello News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Mats Zuccarello headed to free agency
Minnesota has a key veteran forward who wants to test the NHL’s free-agent waters.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29
Zuccarello 'Ticked' at Wild: How Guerin Mishandled One of His Top Wingers
Mats Zuccarello is likely leaving Minnesota — and the Wild have nobody to blame but themselves. According to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, Zuccarello is “pretty ticked” about how negotiations have unfolded and is now determined to test free agency when the market opens Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Vladimir Tarasenko's Free Agency Sparks Wild Tampering Questions
As the Minnesota Wild gear up for the start of free agency on July 1, the franchise's offseason plans are starting to take shape, with one of their veteran forwards moving toward entering the open market.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28
Tarasenko Dispute Raises Tampering Questions as Wild Deny Permission Claims
A report suggesting Vladimir Tarasenko’s new agent has been granted permission to shop the pending unrestricted free agent ahead of the July 1 market has been flatly denied by the Minnesota Wild — and may have opened the door to tampering allegations.
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.
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
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.
Quinn Hughes News / Field Level Media / June 25
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.
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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