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4 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Overtime Loss to the Lightning

The Minnesota Wild were back in action to finish up their home back-to-back on Saturday night, Nov. 7, against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They had some good

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Kaprizov Gets the Attention, But Boldy's the Wild's Secret Weapon

When opposing teams prepare to play the Minnesota Wild, there's one name that naturally gets a lot of attention: Kirill Kaprizov. He's the kind of player who can change a game in a couple of shifts, and nobody wants to give him extra room.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Wild Activate Marcus Foligno And Nick Foligno

The Wild will indeed be welcoming back a pair of veteran wingers for their game tonight against Tampa Bay. Per the NHL’s media site, both Marcus Foligno and Nick Foligno have been activated off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, the team announced (Twitter link) that forward Mason Shaw has been sent back to AHL Iowa.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / November 7

Kirill Kaprizov, Wild strive to stay hot in clash vs. Lightning

The buzz is building around Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov. Could he score 50 goals this season? How about 60 or 70? Kaprizov will look to continue his hot start to the season when Minnesota faces the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

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Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / November 7

NHL roundup: Kirill Kaprizov scores league-leading 16th goal in win

Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 16th goal and assisted on all three other Minnesota goals as the Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Friday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Wild become fastest franchise to win 1,000th NHL regular-season game

The Minnesota Wild made history Friday night, becoming the fastest team in NHL history to reach 1,000 regular-seaon wins as they defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / November 6

Kirill Kaprizov's 4-point effort sparks Wild over Sharks

Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 16th goal and added three assists in the Minnesota Wild's 4-1 win against the San Jose Sharks on Friday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Robby Fabbri News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Robby Fabbri signs tryout contract with AHL’s Hamilton Hammers

A former NHL star is trying to stay in the game. On Friday, the Hamilton Hammers, the American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that the team has signed forward Robby Fabbri to a professional tryout.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Top 25 NHL UFAs of 2027: Does Quinn Hughes make it to market?

It’s never been more fun to be a pending UFA in the NHL. The free-agent landscape is forever changed in the rising-cap era, which has seen increases from $88 million to $95.5 million to $104 million in consecutive seasons, with a spike to $113.5 million coming in 2027-28.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / November 6

Dylan Larkin trade would address the Wild's center need but create new holes

The Minnesota Wild have started the season with a 10-3-3 record and there’s a good reason to believe help is on the way. Brock Faber’s recent clearance

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Wild's top line on fire with slumping Sharks up next

San Jose will try to cool off Matt Boldy and his linemates when the Sharks visit the Minnesota Wild on Friday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Boldy had a goal and an assist on Tuesday as the Wild extended their point streak to six games (5-0-1) with a 4-2 win at the Philadelphia Flyers.

Brock Faber News / Bring Me The Sports / November 5

Wild's Brock Faber back at practice, approaching return to games

Wild defenseman Brock Faber is getting closer to making his season debut. Faber returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a fractured skull late in the preseason.

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Wild could soon get Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon and both Folignos back from injury

The Minnesota Wild got some good news this week when Brock Faber was medically cleared to return from a fractured skull. That news got even better on Thursday when The Athletic’s Joe Smith posted that Faber participated in practice for the first time since getting injured on Sept.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / November 4

Paul Bissonnette has already bailed on his 'Wild will miss playoffs' take

Paul Bissonnette’s “hot take of the century” barely made it a month. Back in September, while previewing the NHL’s Central Division, the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast co-host went out on a limb and predicted that the Minnesota Wild would miss the playoffs in the 2026-27 season.

Brock Faber News / Gone Puck Wild / November 4

Brock Faber’s recovery update gives the Wild a much-needed boost

The Minnesota Wild had to be feeling good about themselves as they entered Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a record of 10-3-3. But

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / November 3

Matt Boldy helps surging Wild skate past Flyers

Matt Boldy had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota Wild stayed hot with a 4-2 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. Minnesota improved to 11-3-3 this season, including 5-0-1 in its last six games, thanks to another strong performance from its top line.

David Jiricek News / Gone Puck Wild / November 3

Wild’s David Jiricek mistake has made building a championship roster harder

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin isn’t afraid to make a deal. In some cases, like Minnesota’s blockbuster for Quinn Hughes, it’s a quality that can lead them to a Stanley Cup.

Brock Faber News / Bring Me The News / November 3

Brock Faber update puts his Wild return in clearer focus

Brock Faber has been cleared to start playing hockey again? That’s the word from top Minnesota Wild insider Michael Russo, who says he spoke to head coach John Hynes after a five-minute media scrum on Tuesday morning.

Maxim Shabanov News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Karprizov Scoring Continues, Discipline & Shabanov Success

The Minnesota Wild made it through the month of October with a record of 9-3-3 despite all of the injuries they had to deal with and missing several key players.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

3 Things Concerning the Minnesota Wild After the 1st Month of the Season

The month of October is over; hockey season is in full swing; and it’s time to talk about the things concerning the Minnesota Wild. So far, they’ve had

Minnesota Wild News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Minnesota Wild Pursuing Huge Trade Involving Multiple Players

The Minnesota Wild have intensified their pursuit of Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin as the situation between the player and his longtime club reaches a breaking point.

Minnesota Wild News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Minnesota Wild Acquire 27-Year-Old Defenseman on Thursday

The Minnesota Wild have claimed right-shot defenseman Cameron Crotty off waivers from the Ottawa Senators, via Bruce Garrioch of TSN. The move bolsters the club’s blue line as it places captain Jared Spurgeon on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Daemon Hunt News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Minnesota Wild Lose Daemon Hunt but Have Talented Defense to Fill the Void

The Minnesota Wild have gone through a lot of roster changes so far this season, and it’s still very early, but they’ve dealt with a lot of injuries. With all of those injury issues, a lot of call-ups were made, and one of those faces who was brought up was Daemon Hunt.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Wild GM's Quinn Hughes admission may upset team's fans

Wild GM Bill Guerin admits he has no idea what is going to happen with Quinn Hughes

There is one subplot to this season that is no doubt creating some anxiety for the team and its fans. It is the future of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes.

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Daemon Hunt News / Yardbarker / October 24

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Minnesota placed the 24-year-old on waivers on Friday in order to open up room on the roster with the return of blue-liners Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta.

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