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3 burning Wild questions entering 2026-27 NHL season

It’s hard to truly capture how successful a season the Minnesota Wild had in 2025-26. Minnesota did not win the Stanley Cup, and they didn’t come as close as they hoped.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes doesn’t feel ‘backed up against the wall’ to sign before training camp

While some are concerned that the Minnesota Wild and Quinn Hughes haven’t come to an agreement on a contract extension, the 2024 Norris Trophy-winning defenseman is not one of them.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 9

'Whenever I Feel Like It': Hughes’ Chilling Quote Leaves Wild With No Answers

Quinn Hughes remains unsigned as the season approaches, and the situation in Minnesota is getting increasingly uncomfortable. There’s still time, but the tone coming from Bill Guerin hasn’t inspired much confidence.

Ryan Hartman News / Inside The Rink / September 9

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign Tanner Hartman

The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve signed forward Tanner Hartman for the 2026-27 season. Tanner is the younger brother of Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman.

Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The Sports / September 9

Detroit's Dylan Larkin 'wants to be' in Minnesota, insider says

If Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has singled out Detroit Dylan Larkin as his answer to the team’s long-standing need for a No. 1 center, it might be the case that Larkin as also singled out the Wild as he preferred destination.

Damien Giroux News / Inside The Rink / September 9

ECHL: Zach Giroux Signs with KC Mavericks for 2026-27 Season

The Kansas City Mavericks announced that they’ve signed forward Zach Giroux for the upcoming season. The 2026-27 season marks Giroux’s first full professional season.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Gone Puck Wild / September 9

For the Minnesota Wild to be true contenders, Jesper Wallstedt has to become a superstar

Although it seemed like Jesper Wallstedt might be traded from Minnesota this off-season, the team's goaltending situation seems to have kept him in the State of Hockey.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / September 8

Quinn Hughes still 'making up his mind' about Minnesota, insider says

The heat around the Quinn Hughes situation is intensifying as the Wild’s regular season starts in less than a month. With training camp opening for the team in just 10 days, the pressure to sign Hughes to an extension is increasing.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8

Quinn Hughes undecided about extension with Wild

Since the offseason began, there has been much discussion about potential contract extensions for defensemen Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Quinn Hughes of the Minnesota Wild.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / September 8

Quinn Hughes Stuck In Limbo with the Wild, Not Ready to Make Big Decision

It’s believed that Quinn Hughes is not ready to sign an extension with the Wild, per TSN’s Chris Johnston. The NHL insider spoke at great length about where things are at with the superstar defenseman and how ready he is to commit to the Minnesota Wild, not just a long-term extension, but any extension at all.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 7

Quinn Hughes linked to Flyers by The Athletic reporter

The Minnesota Wild acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in December 2025. Hughes still has one year left on the six-year deal that he signed with the Canucks back in 2021.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 7

2026-2027 NHL team preview: Minnesota Wild

The question for the Minnesota Wild coming into the 2025-26 season was whether they signed Kirill Kaprizov for a then record-shattering deal to contend or to save face.

Filip Gustavsson News / Gone Puck Wild / September 7

Wild’s future in net may revolve around Filip Gustavsson’s hip

The Minnesota Wild’s path to contention last season was paved with having two good goaltenders in net. The duo of Jesper Wallstedt and Filip Gustavsson

Quinn Hughes News / Professor Press Box / September 6

Quinn Hughes Learned that Nobody Stays Naive in the NHL Forever

There was a time when it felt like Quinn Hughes could do no wrong. Smart, soft-spoken, dazzling with the puck, the kind of captain who seemed to understand the game and himself in equal measure.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / September 6

When a Big Trade Backfires, But Not for the Team You’d Expect?

Here’s a wild thought experiment I’ve been sitting with. What if the Quinn Hughes trade ends up being remembered as a disaster for Minnesota, not because they got fleeced in the return, but because the guy they traded for isn’t even sticking around?

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 6

Wild’s roster makes a fast start even more important next season

The Minnesota Wild’s 2026-27 season is approaching, but when fans look at the roster, they can’t help but feel disappointed. The trade for a No. 1 center never materialized and even the small moves such as trading Jake Middleton for Olli Maata and Blake Coleman feel underwhelming for a team that was a Stanley Cup contender one year ago.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

3 Wild Players With Breakout Potential in 2026-27

The NHL regular season is under a month away, and the anticipation of a new season continues to rise as fans realize hockey is almost here. Outside of where their games will be broadcast this season, there hasn’t been much news regarding the Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / September 5

Inaugural Jessi Pierce Community Cup will honor the late Minnesota hockey personality

A hockey tournament is planned for this December in honor of beloved Minnesota hockey reporter and radio personality Jessi Pierce, who died earlier this year.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Wild Fans Have New Network to Watch Games This Season

The offseason is winding down and the news has been slow, but the Minnesota Wild made some news in regards to how to watch their games during the season along with five other teams on Wednesday morning, Sept.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Minnesota Wild Fans Have Reasons for Optimism in 2026-27

The Minnesota Wild have been an interesting team to be a fan of since their inception. They’ve had a lot of ups and downs as every NHL team has, and while last season was hyped up as a season to have a lot of hope that it would be different, this coming season has even more reason for optimism.

Adam Benak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27

Adam Benak Commits To Western Michigan University

The Western Michigan University Broncos are adding some more firepower for the 2026-27 season. According to an announcement, the Broncos have officially received a commitment from forward Adam Benák.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 25

Minnesota Wild Nearing Extension With John Hynes

The Minnesota Wild are “closing in on extending” head coach John Hynes, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic. Hynes is entering the final year of his contract but it appears Minnesota isn’t going to have him coach with just a single season left on his deal.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Minnesota Wild Season Preview

The Minnesota Wild enter the 2026–27 season with expectations to push for another deep playoff run. The Wild’s basically only big move this offseason came in early July when they traded for Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta.

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / August 4