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On YouTubeMats Zuccarello News / The Hockey Writers / July 11
Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Mats Zuccarello
The NHL has slowed down for the most part with a signing here and there, but the report cards for the Minnesota Wild continue to move along. Joel Eriksson Ek was the most recent grade, and now it’s time for Mats Zuccarello.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 10
Minneapolis? Eagan? Bloomington? Wild arena funding fight raises relocation questions
The 25-year-old arena formerly known as the Xcel Energy Center has been renamed Grand Casino Arena — but how long before the venue is renovated, and is there a realistic scenario where the Minnesota Wild move out of St.
Joel Eriksson Ek News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Joel Eriksson Ek
Now that the “dog days of summer” have started, that means the quiet part of the offseason has started as well. The draft is over, and the urgency of the first few days of free agency is over, but next season is still a few months away.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8
Wild’s most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason
The Minnesota Wild haven’t won a playoff round since 2014-15, and they were eliminated in Round 1 once again in 2024-25. This time, they fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games.
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 8
Six-game Minnesota Wild preseason schedule revealed
It's been 68 days since the Minnesota Wild were bounced from the playoffs, but another chance at glory begins when training camp for the 2025-26 season opens in 72 days. Camp begins Sept.
Jesper Wallstedt News / Daily Faceoff / July 8
Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt hoping to put difficult season behind him
This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. The dark cloud that followed Jesper Wallstedt throughout the season appears to have lifted.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7
Grading Wild’s 2025 NHL Draft class
The 2025 NHL Draft is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to go over each draft class. In this piece, we will take a look at the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota did not have a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Marco Rossi News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Marco Rossi
Now that the draft and free agency have come and gone for the most part, there will still be some signings happening, but it’s time to dive into some more offseason items.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / July 6
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi
Jessi Pierce of NHL.com: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin isn’t worried about anyone offer sheeting forward Marco Rossi. “I’m not concerned,” Guerin said Tuesday.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / July 5
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi
Jessi Pierce of NHL.com: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin isn’t worried about anyone offer sheeting forward Marco Rossi. “I’m not concerned,” Guerin said Tuesday.
Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / Athlon Sports / July 5
Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko Makes Admission on Red Wings Exit
The Detroit Red Wings made a surprising signing last offseason when they acquired forward Vladimir Tarasenko, inking him to a two-year contract. Tarasenko played for both the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers in 2023-24, recording 55 points in 76 games in both stints combined.
Frederick Gaudreau News / The Hockey Writers / July 4
Meet the Newest Seattle Kraken: Frederick Gaudreau
Ahead of the chaos of the NHL Draft and free agency, many teams worked on some trades. One of those teams was the Seattle Kraken. On June 26, they traded their fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Frederick Gaudreau.
Gustav Nyquist News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Veteran winger to return for 14th NHL season, lands contract with Jets
On the season, Nyquist combined for just 28 points and a minus-24 in 79 games played.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 2
Bill Guerin: Wild prepared to match offer sheet for Marco Rossi
Wild GM Bill Guerin is prepared to match any offer sheet that comes in for talented 23-year-old center Marco Rossi, he said on Tuesday. Guerin said he's "not concerned" about the possibility of another team trying to come in and poach Rossi because he's prepared if that scenario happens.
Tyler Pitlick News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Wild sign Tyler Pitlick to two-year, two-way contract
The Minnesota Wild made a signing to help bolster their depth on Tuesday, signing Tyler Pitlick to a two-year, two-way contract. Pitlick will carry an annual average value of $775,000 – the NHL league minimum.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Maple Leafs sign trio of players
The Maple Leafs announced they’ve signed forward Travis Boyd to a one-year, league minimum contract, forward Benoit-Olivier Groulx to a two-year contract with a cap hit of $812,500, and re-signed defenseman Dakota Mermis to a two-year deal with a cap hit of $812,500.
Nico Sturm News / Bring Me The News / July 1
Report: Minnesota Wild reuniting with veteran center Nico Sturm
The Wild are adding center help by reportedly bringing back Nico Sturm, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo. Sturm, 30, began his NHL career with the Wild, playing for Minnesota from 2019 to 2022.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1
Wild closing in on reunion with 2-time Stanley Cup champion
The Minnesota Wild are looking to again reload their roster for the 2025-26 season. Minnesota is keeping an eye and closing in on signing center Nico Sturm, per The Athletic.
Minnesota Wild News / House of Hockey / June 30
Minnesota Wild Announce Major Franchise Change Ahead of the 2025-26 Season
The Minnesota Wild are set for a big off-season in 2025, and ahead of the new season, they've renamed their arena on a massive 14-year sponsorship deal.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Wild acquire former first-round pick from Red Wings
The two-time Stanley Cup champion and All-Star couldn’t hang onto a consistent top-six role with the Wings, and his 11 goals and 33 points in 80 games amounted to the worst scoring pace of his 13-year NHL career.
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / June 30
Minnesota Wild's facility renamed Grand Casino Arena
The operators of Xcel Energy Center, home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and PWHL's Minnesota Frost, announced a name change for the facility on Monday. The 18,000-seat arena in downtown Saint Paul will be known as Grand Casino Arena starting on Sept.
Jonas Brodin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28
Wild defenseman to miss start of season after undergoing surgery
According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, general manager Bill Guerin has confirmed that Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin underwent upper-body surgery a few weeks ago, and he’ll likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season.
Minnesota Wild News / House of Hockey / June 28
Minnesota Wild Unexpectedly Trade Defenseman to Metro Division Team
Halfway through this year's draft, the Minnesota Wild and the Washington Capitals announced that they've agreed on the terms of a trade. Indeed, the Capitals acquired defenseman Declan Chisholm and the 180th overall pick in the 2025 Draft from the Wild in return for Chase Priskie and the 123rd overall pick.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
Wild select Adam Benak No. 102 overall in 2025 NHL Draft
One of the NHL Draft’s most unique prospects came off the board on Saturday when the Minnesota Wild selected diminutive centerman Adam Benak with the 102nd overall pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Frederick Gaudreau News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Kraken acquire Frederick Gaudreau from Wild for draft pick
The Seattle Kraken acquired center Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild on Thursday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick. Gaudreau has three years left on a five-year, $10.5 million contract with an annual average value (AAV) of $2.1 million he signed ahead of the 2023-24 regular season.
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