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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.

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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

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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

Vincent Trocheck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

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 / 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

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

Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / February 27

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

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 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 / Gone Puck Wild / February 26

Marcus Foligno sends crystal clear message to Bill Guerin amid Wild trade rumors

Minnesota Wild alternate captain Marcus Foligno didn't mince words about the recent trade rumors surrounding the team.

Bill Guerin News / Gone Puck Wild / February 25

Wild reportedly 'a serious frontrunner' to beat Red Wings to another blockbuster trade

Minnesota Wild general manger Bill Guerin might have another big trade up his sleeve after winning Olympic gold in Milan.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 25

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 / Bring Me The News / February 25

Ex-Wild player calls out US men over reaction to Trump's women's hockey joke

Jon Merrill, the former Minnesota Wild defenseman, has called out the United States men's hockey team for laughing when President Donald Trump made a joke about inviting the women's team to the White House after they won gold at the Milano Cortina Olympics.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

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 / Gone Puck Wild / February 24

Wild coach sets the record straight about Hughes, Faber, and Boldy State of the Union controversey

Minnesota Wild coach Jack Capuano addressed qhwn Quinn Hughes, Brock Faber, and Matt Boldy will re-join the team as they attend the State of the Union address in Washington.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

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 Hockey Writers / February 23

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympians Return, Goaltending Issues & NHL Resumes

The 2026 Winter Olympics have officially come to a close, and three Minnesota Wild players are coming home with gold medals as Team USA took down Canada 2-1 in overtime on Sunday, Feb.

Matt Boldy News / NBC Sports / February 22

Watch: EVERY ANGLE: Matt Boldy's electric opening goal for Team USA in gold medal final | Winter Olympics

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 22

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.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 22

Hughes bros help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Brotherly love: Jack and Quinn Hughes help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

The siblings played a key role in bringing the team together and helping it reach its goal.

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning gold medal

Team USA's Jack Hughes should seek a good dentist after winning gold medal

Canada star thinks they were ‘better team’ despite loss

Sidney Crosby breaks silence on missing Olympic final vs. Team USA

Connor Hellebuyck may have punched his Hall of Fame ticket

Olympic hockey takeaways: NHL players take tourney to different level

David Spacek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21

Wild Recall David Spacek

Fresh off playing for Czechia at the Olympics, defenseman David Spacek is getting his next NHL opportunity. The Wild announced that they’ve recalled the blueliner from AHL Iowa.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 21

Four reasons why Team USA can beat Canada in gold-medal game

This is the best men's hockey team the United States has ever sent. If not now, when?

Four reasons why Team USA can't beat Canada in gold-medal game

Team USA has one more big statement to make in gold-medal game

Connor McDavid sets Olympic record as Canada reaches gold-medal game

Four years after scandal, Olympic women's podium redeems itself

Alysa Liu had six-word message after her gold-medal performance

Olympic speed skater takes a skate to the eye area in a terrifying scene

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?

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.