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Ranking the Wild’s options to replace Mats Zuccarello

The Minnesota Wild will open training camp next week, but their roster is anything but settled. While the group of players who will be on the roster doesn’t carry much suspense, how they will be utilized will be a key story, especially as the Wild looks to replace Mats Zuccarello.

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Blake Coleman has bigger shoes to fill than anyone expected for the Minnesota Wild

When the Minnesota Wild acquired Blake Coleman from the Calgary Flames in early July, the move was widely seen as a typical Bill Guerin addition. He brought in a two-time Stanley Cup champion who could add some physicality, penalty killing, and playoff experience to the middle six.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / September 11

Wild to open 7 days of training camp practices to the public

The State of Hockey is ramping up for another season, and the Minnesota Wild are preparing to drop the puck on training camp in a matter of days. Wild training camp officially begins Thursday, Sept.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

3 Minnesota Wild Players Who Could Regress in 2026-27

The NHL offseason is finally starting to come to an end as training camps will be starting up in about a week and a half. The Minnesota Wild have yet to make any news regarding Quinn Hughes, but they do still have time.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / September 11

Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin has a ringing endorsement from Quinn Hughes

The Minnesota Wild’s negotiations with Quinn Hughes are the top story in the State of Hockey at the moment. But an interesting subplot has been their pursuit of Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / September 11

Nearly the entire 2026 US Hockey Hall of Fame class has Minnesota connections

The 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has a lot of connections to Minnesota: one former Wild star, one Minnesotan, and two former Gophers. Former Gophers Amanda and Phil Kessel, along with Warroad native T.J.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / September 11

Why the Wild's Quinn Hughes isn't stressing about his next contract

When Minnesota Wild superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes lays out the reasons he’s been slow getting to the negotiating table with GM Bill Guerin, it’s pretty legit.

Devils’ Jack Hughes: Brady Tkachuk ‘a much easier contract to move’ than Quinn Hughes

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / September 10

The Plot Thickens on Quinn Hughes’ Contract Talks With Wild

Following Wednesday’s media tour in Las Vegas, there were several takeaways from players in attendance about some of the biggest storylines in the NHL.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / September 10

Wild D Quinn Hughes on new deal: 'Taking my time on everything'

Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes insists he isn't feeling rushed to sign his next contract. Hughes addressed the issue on Wednesday as he heads into the final season of his six-year, $47.1 million deal.

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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 / NHL Rumors / September 10

Quinn Hughes Comments on his Contract Situation with the Minnesota Wild

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Quinn Hughes is on the NHL/NHLPA media tour, and was obviously asked about his contract situation with the Minnesota Wild. “This is going to be done whenever I feel like it needs to be done.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 9

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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

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.

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.

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.

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.

John Hynes 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.