Yardbarker
Wild’s dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Wild’s dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Wild are in a fantastic position heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Minnesota made the biggest trade of the season earlier in the year.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1
Wild, Flyers Swap Boris Katchouk, Roman Schmidt

Wild, Flyers Swap Boris Katchouk, Roman Schmidt

The Wild announced this evening that they’ve acquired defenseman Roman Schmidt from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Boris Katchouk. Both players will report to their respective AHL clubs, sharing the distinction of being former notable Tampa Bay Lightning draft selections.

Bill Guerin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 1
Wild rumors: What GM Bill Guerin wants to add with ‘smart’ trade deadline approach

Wild rumors: What GM Bill Guerin wants to add with ‘smart’ trade deadline approach

Currently third in the Central Division with 80 points, the Minnesota Wild are in the thick of a playoff race. If the season ended today, the Wild would indeed be postseason-bound.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / March 1

Hillary Knight and Megan Keller roasted Quinn Hughes in iconic SNL appearance

Minnesota Wild star Quinn Hughes appeared on SNL and was part of an iconic cameo apperance featuring Hillary Knight and Megan Keller.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

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 / Field Level Media / March 1
After capturing gold, Wild trio focused on Blues

After capturing gold, Wild trio focused on Blues

A trio of United States Olympic gold medal winners are about to return "home." It's likely that fans from the "State of Hockey" will welcome them back with a roar.

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

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

Tyler Pitlick News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28
Wild Recall Tyler Pitlick

Wild Recall Tyler Pitlick

With Joel Eriksson Ek sustaining an injury last night against Utah, the Wild have brought up some extra forward depth.  The team announced that they have recalled Tyler Pitlick from AHL Iowa.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 1
Quinn Hughes Sparks Backlash After White House Visit

Quinn Hughes Sparks Backlash After White House Visit

If you’ve been following hockey at all lately, you’ve probably seen the buzz around Quinn and Jack Hughes. The brothers had a standout Olympics, with each scoring an overtime winner and helping Team USA capture gold.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 28
Wild stumble against Mammoth as busy weekend awaits Quinn Hughes

Wild stumble against Mammoth as busy weekend awaits Quinn Hughes

The Wild made a statement in their first game back from the Olympic-break with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche on Thursday, but Friday night was a different story with a 5-2 loss against the Mammoth.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / February 28
Wild Continuing Aggressive Push as Trade Deadline Nears

Wild Continuing Aggressive Push as Trade Deadline Nears

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away, and teams are positioning themselves to be either buyers or sellers. One squad that is certainly in the former camp is the Minnesota Wild, which already made a major trade for superstar Quinn Hughes back in December.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 28

3 veteran centers the Wild would overjoyed to land at trade deadline

The Minnesota Wild are in the market for a center ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Here are three they absolutely must target in the coming days.

Ryan O'Reilly News / Gone Puck Wild / February 27

Wild rumors: Minnesota emerging in intriguing Ryan O’Reilly sweepstakes

The Minnesota Wild are looking for a center ahead of the trade deadline, and they are reportedly linked to Ryan O'Reilly of the Nashville Predators.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 27

Pierre LeBrun lists Minnesota as a possible landing spot for future hall-of-famer

The Minnesota Wild are all in on this season. As made apparent by the long-term contract offered to Kirill Kaprizov and the blockbuster Quinn Hughes deal, gener

Vincent Trocheck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27
Wild Emerging As Frontrunner In Vincent Trocheck Trade Talks

Wild Emerging As Frontrunner In Vincent Trocheck Trade Talks

As the Wild gear up for an all-in trade deadline following their earlier acquisition of Quinn Hughes, they’re now the league-wide favorite to acquire center Vincent Trocheck from the Rangers, according to Vince Z.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 27
Quinn Hughes to appear on 'SNL' and 'The Tonight Show'

Wild's Quinn Hughes to appear on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Tonight Show'

There’s something about international hockey that puts the game in a larger spotlight, especially in the United States.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews discusses 'whirlwind 72 hours' since winning gold at Olympics
U.S. women's hockey team 'not surprised' by Trump call; feel support from men's Olympic team
Jeremy Swayman: 'We should've reacted differently' to President Trump's comments on women's Olympic hockey team
USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says
The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz
  Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!
The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz
 The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz
The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz
 The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz
The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz
 The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz
The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz
 The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz
Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / February 27
Eriksson Ek, Boldy Each Score Twice in 5-2 Win Against Avalanche

Eriksson Ek, Boldy Each Score Twice in 5-2 Win Against Avalanche

Returning from the Olympic break, the Wild took on the Avalanche, who played their first game back on Wednesday, defeating the Utah Mammoth 4-2, at Ball Arena on Thursday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 27
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Win Over the Avalanche

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Win Over the Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild returned to game action following the Olympic break on Thursday night, Feb. 26, on the road against the Colorado Avalanche. They had their whole roster back with the exception of Jonas Brodin, who was still recovering from surgery he had prior to the break.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27
Matt Boldy's 4-point effort steers Wild past Avalanche

Matt Boldy's 4-point effort steers Wild past Avalanche

Matt Boldy had two empty-net goals and added two assists, Joel Eriksson Ek also scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 in Denver on Thursday night.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26
1 player Wild must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

1 player Wild must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin isn’t afraid to swing for the fences. Most executives wouldn’t consider trading a haul for a player like Quinn Hughes without an extension in place.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 25
Wild will have Olympians back as their season resumes with Avs showdown

Wild will have Olympians back as their season resumes with Avs showdown

There will be no easing back into the NHL season for the Minnesota Wild. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are in the rearview mirror, and on Thursday night, the Wild will play their first game in 22 days.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 25
Frost & Wild’s Gold Medal Winners Made Minnesota Proud

Frost & Wild’s Gold Medal Winners Made Minnesota Proud

The state of Minnesota has a lot to be proud of now that both the men’s and women’s U.S. Olympic teams have brought home gold. Between the Minnesota Wild and the Frost, they had nine gold medalists.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24
Wild Recall Ben Jones, Matt Kiersted

Wild Recall Ben Jones, Matt Kiersted

The Wild announced today that they’ve recalled forward Ben Jones and defenseman Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. They have two open roster spots and thus don’t need to make any corresponding moves.

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 22
Minnesota Wild Influence Fuels Team USA’s Olympic Gold Run

Minnesota Wild Influence Fuels Team USA’s Olympic Gold Run

Team USA’s path to the gold medal game was exhilarating, and Minnesota Wild fans can rest proud tonight knowing that their stars were instrumental in bringing the U.S.

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / February 19
Quinn Hughes' game-winner should have Sweden 'seeing ghosts'

Team USA star Quinn Hughes' clutch OT game-winner should have Sweden 'seeing ghosts'

The Americans may need Hughes to keep lifting them in their semifinal matchup against Slovakia on Friday.

Team Canada discusses rallying after Sidney Crosby's injury in quarterfinal
Keith Tkachuk had funny 'warning' for his sons ahead of Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin storms to slalom gold to rewrite her Olympic history
American skier defends judges after controversial Olympic final
Hilary Knight proposes to her girlfriend Brittany Bowe at Olympics
Olympics women's figure skating: Favorites, outside challengers, wild cards
Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 18
How Were Minnesota Wild’s Olympic Performances in Round Robin?

How Were Minnesota Wild’s Olympic Performances in Round Robin?

The round-robin stage at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics gave us our first real look at how the Minnesota Wild’s players are performing on the international stage.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Samuel Hlavaj Stuns Finland, Sparks Jesper Wallstedt Trade Talk

Slovak goalie Samuel Hlavaj delivered a memorable performance in Slovakia’s Olympic upset victory over Finland on Wednesday. In the men’s tournament opener, Hlavaj set a national record with 38 saves in a 4-1 upset win.

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.