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Wild sign Lorenz, Dexheimer to entry-level contracts

The Minnesota Wild have made moves to add prospects from the collegiate ranks to their pipeline on Wednesday. The team announced that it has signed forward Rieger Lorenz to a two-year, entry-level contract and defenseman Ben Dexheimer to a one-year, entry level contract.

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Wild-Stars Game 1 start time might have accidentally leaked

Circle your calendars, the Minnesota Wild will embark on their journey to avoid another consecutive first-round playoff exit on Saturday in Dallas. Thanks to so

Rieger Lorenz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Wild Closing In On Signing Rieger Lorenz

The Wild have been busy locking up draft picks and free agents out of the college ranks over the past few days. That’s expected to continue as they’re closing in on an entry-level pact with 2022 second-rounder Rieger Lorenz, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Bring Me The News / April 15

Wild's Jesper Wallstedt has strong case to start Game 1 against Dallas

Who will be the Wild's starting goaltender for Game 1 in Dallas on Saturday? That's the biggest question for Minnesota heading into a highly-anticipated heavyweight bout of a first-round series against the rival Stars.

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Jesper Wallstedt News / Gone Puck Wild / April 14

Jesper Wallstedt got pranked with a misspelled jersey and Wild fans are trying to figure out the mystery

Someone pranked Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt with a misprinted jersey, and he thinks he knows who it was.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Hunter Haight News / Field Level Media / April 14

Hunter Haight's first NHL goal sparks Wild in win over Ducks

Hunter Haight scored his first NHL goal and the Minnesota Wild held on for a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Danila Yurov and Robby Fabbri also scored one goal apiece for Minnesota (46-24-12, 104 points), which wrapped up its regular season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Stars vs. Wild series preview

The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild have been sizing each other up for months.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Wild Working On Entry-Level Deal With Ben Dexheimer

The Wild are closing in on a one-year, entry-level deal with University of Wisconsin captain Ben Dexheimer, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. The contract will begin next season, with Dexheimer expected to report to AHL Iowa on a tryout to finish out this year.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 14

Wild reportedly sign college hockey standout to entry-level contract

Fresh off leading the Wisconsin Badgers to a runner-up finish in the Division I college hockey national championship, the Minnesota Wild will sign captain Ben Dexheimer to an entry-level contract, according to Minnesota hockey insider Michael Russo.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

NHL Clinching Scenarios: All Wild Cards could be cemented tonight

Welcome to the home stretch of the 2025-26 NHL season. This deep into the schedule, something significant is on the line virtually every day, whether it’s a playoff spot, division title to clinch or a major individual milestone.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 13

Wild resting star players Monday as playoff series with Dallas waits

The game plan is official: Minnesota is resting its best players ahead of the NHL playoffs. With the Wild locked into a first-round series against the division rival Dallas Stars, head coach John Hynes announced Monday that a number of key players will be held out for at least the first of the final two games of the regular season this week.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Stars Series Fast Approaching and Lineup Changes

The end of the Minnesota Wild’s regular season is fast approaching, but they clinched a spot in the postseason, so there is more hockey to come. This past week, the Wild had three games, one win, and two losses.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Wild Recall Ben Jones, Nicolas Aube-Kubel

After recalling a pair of depth players yesterday, the Minnesota Wild are again adding more reinforcements for their final two games of the regular season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Wild hope to banish recent funk as they take on Blues

Central Division foes square off one final time this season when the playoff-bound Minnesota Wild visit the St. Louis Blues on Monday night. This is the third and final regular-season matchup between these teams.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Wild Recall Hunter Haight, Matt Kiersted

The Minnesota Wild recalled Hunter Haight and Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa, announced today. With their first round playoff opponent set (Dallas) the club has summoned reinforcements for their final two regular season games; tomorrow at St.

Marcus Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Wild’s Marcus Foligno’s Generosity & Leadership Earn Him a King Clancy Nomination

The NHL regular season is coming to a close with less than a week to go, as the season will officially end on Thurs. Apr 16. The NHL awards will be given out after the Stanley Cup is won, and recently, they announced the nominees for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 11

Wild guaranteed to open playoffs on the road against Dallas

After Thursday's thrilling loss to the Stars, the Wild are all but assured to finish in third place in the Central Division. Now, it's official. On Saturday, the Wild lost 2-1 to Nashville, and Dallas defeated the Rangers 2-0.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / April 10

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Preview: Dallas Stars Vs. Minnesota Wild

The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs delivers one of the most compelling matchups in the Western Conference, as the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild collide in a Central Division showdown.

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / April 9

Wild Have the Playoff Tools, Now They Must Bring Them Every Night

The Minnesota Wild will enter the playoffs with a clear identity shaped over the regular season. The bigger question now is whether that identity can translate when the pace intensifies, and mistakes start to carry more weight.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt Earned His Masterton Nomination Through Determination

The NHL postseason is fast approaching, and it’s that time of the season when every team submits its Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nomination. The Minnesota Wild have had two winners in the past, both goaltenders, Josh Harding and Devan Dubnyk.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7

Wild cruise to win, knock Kraken to brink of elimination

Joel Eriksson Ek scored and had two assists while Matt Boldy and Marcus Johansson each had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota Wild won their fourth straight game, downing the visiting Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Tuesday.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Wild sign 2023 first-round pick to 3-year contract

The Minnesota Wild are preparing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota’s successful trade for Quinn Hughes has them in position to potentially make a run out of the Western Conference.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 6

Patrick Kane becomes scapegoat in loss to Wild

Patrick Kane goes from hero to scapegoat in loss to Wild

Detroit Red Wings right winger Patrick Kane was almost the hero in Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Wild.

Kirill Kaprizov's hat trick lifts Wild, accelerates Red Wings' slide

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Quinn Hughes News / Professor Press Box / April 3

3 Reasons Quinn Hughes Is Happier in Minnesota Than He Was in Vancouver

Quinn Hughes spoke plainly about his time in Vancouver and his new life with Minnesota, with that soft-spoken, wry clarity of someone who’s thought things through on and off the ice.

Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Wild's Quinn Hughes Facing Former Team for First Time Since Trade

Everyone knew that Quinn Hughes wouldn't be staying in Vancouver for long given that the Canucks were languishing at the bottom of the Pacific Division.