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Calvin Pickard News / Professor Press Box / September 19
Calvin Pickard Has Another Hockey Job, and That’s Good News
It’s good to see Calvin Pickard back in a hockey job. There probably isn't anything particularly glamorous about being the NHL backup goalie. You spend a lot of nights watching somebody else play.
Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 19
Kirill Kaprizov could be the Wild’s best replacement for Mats Zuccarello
Kirill Kaprizov is still the face of the Minnesota Wild, but as he enters his seventh season in the NHL, he’ll be entering his first without Mats Zuccarello.
Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Quinn Hughes Gets Candid on Wild Future Before Contract Year
Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild opened training camp Thursday with the defenseman still needing a contract extension, leaving one of the NHL’s biggest long-term questions unresolved as Hughes enters the final year of his deal.
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?"
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18
Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov drops Mats Zuccarello truth bomb after departure to Kings
The Minnesota Wild will look a little different this season, as one of their longtime players, Mats Zuccarello, left for the Los Angeles Kings in free agency on a one-year deal.
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.
NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / September 18
Devils fans won't like what Quinn Hughes said about playing with the Wild and Jack Hughes
Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes still hasn’t signed a contract extension and the longer he goes without a new contract, the more New Jersey Devils fans believe that he wants to play with his brothers, Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes.
Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17
Quinn Hughes Cool About Contract, Addresses Playing With Brothers
While everyone else in Minnesota seems to be worrying, superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes says there’s nothing wrong behind the scenes when it comes to his contract negotiations with the Minnesota Wild— he’s just taking his time.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / September 17
Quinn Hughes explains why he isn't sweating Wild contract talks
Did you know that the Minnesota Wild played four preseason games before Kirill Kaprizov signed his then-record-setting contract last season? It’s true, and Quinn Hughes made sure to note that when reporters peppered him with contract questions on the first day of training camp on Thursday.
NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / September 17
Brock Faber could be the Wild’s biggest selling point to keep Quinn Hughes
As the Minnesota Wild hit the ice for training camp on Thursday, the biggest story revolves around Quinn Hughes. Hughes transformed the Wild into Stanley Cup contenders a year ago, but while he’s under contract for this season, he’s set to become a free agent next summer.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / September 17
Wild's first day of training camp reveals possible line combinations, D pairs
The first day of training camp practice came and went Thursday in St. Paul, and it provided a glimpse of what the line combinations and defensive pairings will be when the Minnesota Wild open the regular season on Oct.
Quinn Hughes News / NHL Rumors / September 16
Lots of questions surrounding Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild
The Chris Johnson Show: Chris Johnston and Julian McKenzie during the “Would Wild Let Hughes Walk?” episode, talking about the Minnesota Wild and Quinn Hughes and what is going on there.
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.
John Hynes News / Gone Puck Wild / September 16
John Hynes’s extension proves his value to the Wild’s culture
The Minnesota Wild announced that they agreed to a multi-year contract extension with John Hynes on Tuesday and it may have generated some mixed feelings.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16
Wild GM Bill Guerin declares ‘everything is fine’ despite Quinn Hughes rejecting bigger contract than Cale Makar
On Wednesday, the new NHL collective bargaining agreement took effect. In the new agreement, the maximum length of contracts when re-signing with a team moves from eight years to just seven years.
John Hynes News / Daily Faceoff / September 15
Wild sign head coach John Hynes to multi-year extension
The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with head coach John Hynes, the club announced Tuesday morning. Hynes, 51, has served as the head coach in Minnesota for the past three seasons, guiding the Wild to the playoffs in the last two, and was slated to coach the final year of his contract in 2026-27.
John Hynes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Wild Sign John Hynes To Multi-Year Contract Extension
09/15/26: The Wild have now announced that Hynes has signed a multi-year extension with the club, confirming Russo’s report that any deal would likely be made official “as training camp approaches.” The Wild are set to begin camp on Thursday.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / September 14
NHL CBA changes will dramatically alter contracts, playoffs and schedule
The NHL is about to officially enter a new era. A new collective bargaining agreement takes effect Sept. 16, bringing changes that will be noticeable everywhere from contract negotiations to the regular-season schedule.
Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 14
This could be the Wild's best lineup entering training camp
After a long and surprisingly quiet offseason, the Minnesota Wild will report to training camp this week. This year’s camp doesn’t have much suspense unless you count Quinn Hughes’s contract drama and the continued pursuit of Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12
Canucks' Quinn Hughes mistake is now the Wild's problem
Here’s the part of the Quinn Hughes story that deserves way more attention than it’s gotten.
Mats Zuccarello News / Gone Puck Wild / September 12
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.
Blake Coleman News / Gone Puck Wild / September 12
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
Vladimir Tarasenko News / Yardbarker / August 4
Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality
Vladimir Tarasenko did what he needed to do last season. It hasn't necessarily paid off.
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