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As the Minnesota Wild continue their offseason, the front office has been looking to come to terms on a few key players with new contracts. Minnesota remains confident that the core group of the team can contend for a title, and they want to get some of the stars signed early.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

NHL Rumours: Latest on Extension Talks with Minnesota Wild Star

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the off-season, but there’s still plenty to discuss. The league is pretty much in a holding pattern until arbitration talks for restricted free agents start.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 12

Minnesota Wild announce summer block party dates

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Mats 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.

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.

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.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Marc-Andre Fleury Makes His Stance on Unretirement Calls Crystal Clear

Former goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury’s NHL career may be over with his final game being played at the end of last season, but not every team has seemingly accepted it.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / June 26

Wild Trade Depth Forward to Kraken

The Seattle Kraken are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2024-25 season and will have extra reinforcements from the Minnesota Wild. First reported by Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Kraken are acquiring forward Frederick Gaudreau from the Wild.