Minnesota Wild: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wild pick up a point but fall to NHL-leading Avalanche in shootout

The Wild came tantalizingly close to beating the NHL's best team in their building for the second time in 11 days. In the end, the Colorado Avalanche emerged with a 3-2 shootout victory over Minnesota in a nationally-televised Sunday afternoon showdown in Denver.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Jack Hughes and U.S. Hockey Cards Surge Post-Olympics

When Team USA won gold medals in men's and women's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, the achievement ignited massive interest in the hockey card market.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Wild Bring In Exciting Players at 2026 Trade Deadline

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Minnesota Wild were fairly active, just not in the way everyone expected. On deadline day, Friday, Mar.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 7

Wild get strong debut from Michael McCarron, topple Golden Knights

Filip Gustavsson made 29 saves and Michael McCarron had a goal and an assist in his Minnesota debut as the Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Friday in Las Vegas.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Nick Foligno News / Bring Me The News / March 6

Wild reunites the Foligno brothers in deadline day trade

The Wild have executed their second trade of the day, acquiring veteran winger Nick Foligno, who now gets to chase a Stanley Cup in Minnesota with his brother Marcus.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

The Minnesota Wild Wanted to Shed Some Salary and Florida Answered

With the trades the Minnesota Wild have been making, it got to the point where it was too much, apparently. Therefore, general manager Bill Guerin found a willing trade partner for their depth forward Vinnie Hinostroza.

Vinnie Hinostroza News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Panthers acquire Vinnie Hinostroza from Wild

The Florida Panthers have reportedly acquired forward Vinnie Hinostroza from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for future considerations. Hinostroza, 31, has three goals and 10 points in 48 games with the Wild this season.

Vinnie Hinostroza News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Panthers To Acquire Vinnie Hinostroza From Wild

The Panthers are acquiring winger Vinnie Hinostroza from the Wild for future considerations, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. It clears a bit of a forward logjam for Minnesota, which has already acquired Bobby Brink and Nick Foligno in separate deals this morning.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Wild Close To Acquiring Nick Foligno

In a tight battle in the Central Division, the Wild continue to add depth pieces. Frank Seravalli of Victory+ reports (Twitter link) that Minnesota is close to acquiring winger Nick Foligno from the Blackhawks. Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic adds (Twitter link) that Chicago is only receiving future considerations in return.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild Do One-For-One Player Swap

Welcome to NHL Trade Deadline morning. Trades are coming fast and furious, and the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild have agreed to a trade. Right winger Bobby Brink is headed to Minnesota, while defender David Jiricek is going to Philly.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Wild Acquire Brink From Flyers For Jiricek

The Minnesota Wild have acquired right winger Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman David Jiricek, as per Elliotte Friedman. Brink, a playmaking winger suited for a team’s middle six, will give the Wild some additional offensive punch as they push toward the postseason.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Wild acquire Bobby Brink from Flyers for David Jiricek

The Minnesota Wild add a little more scoring depth ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. On deadline day, the Wild acquired forward Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Wild, Flyers Swap Young Talent in Deadline Deal

The Minnesota Wild aren't quite done adding to their roster before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline passes. After already striking the biggest deal of the season by acquiring superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes, the Wild continue to be all-in on chasing the Stanley Cup this season.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 5

Lights go out in middle of Minnesota boys' hockey tourney game

It was a wild scene when the lights went out inside Grand Casino Arena during the third period of Thursday's boys' high school hockey state tournament game between Minnetonka and Gentry Academy.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

The Minnesota Wild Take Advantage of the Sale in South Florida

The Minnesota Wild under general manager Bill Guerin‘s guidance have shown to be players, big players. Landing Quinn Hughes in a huge trade, the Kirill Kaprizov contract, and now, Jeff Petry.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Wild trading for veteran defenseman Jeff Petry is a bit peculiar

At this stage of his career, Petry, 38, is only fit for a depth role.

Kirill Kaprizov sets all-time Wild goals record in win over Lightning

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / March 5

Wild's Trade Deadline Flexibility Not as Simple as It Seems

The Minnesota Wild look like they have plenty of room to make a splash at this year's trade deadline. On paper, the team has approximately $12 million in cap space available to add talent for a playoff push.

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / March 4

The Minnesota Wild Need to Find Consistency

The Minnesota Wild returned from the Olympic break sitting third in the Western Conference, firmly in the playoff conversation. On paper, their post-Olympic stretch looked like the moment the Wild’s postseason push would sharpen into form.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / March 4

Wild’s Marcus Foligno Fondly Remembers His Mom And Opens Up About Grief

Grief is something everyone has to face at some point in their life, and that includes NHL players like the Minnesota Wild’s Marcus Foligno. Most who’ve followed his career know that he lost his mother, Janis, in 2009 after a battle with breast cancer.