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Wild sign college star Charlie Stramel; will join the team next season

The Minnesota Wild officially signed 2023 first-round pick Charlie Stramel to a three-year contract on Monday. Stramel suffered a broken ankle during his final season at Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament, so he won't join the Wild until next season.

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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.

Charlie Stramel News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Wild sign Charlie Stramel to three-year, entry-level contract

The Minnesota Wild have announced that they’ve signed prospect center Charlie Stramel to a three-year, entry-level contract. Stramel’s contract will begin in the 2026-27 season.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Minnesota Wild Sign Charlie Stramel

According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild have signed collegiate prospect Charlie Stramel to his entry-level contract. The Wild later confirmed the news.

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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

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Wild Working To Sign Viking Gustafsson Nyberg

The Wild are on the verge of signing UConn defenseman Viking Gustafsson Nyberg to an entry-level contract that begins this season, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Monday.

Patrick Kane News / Gone Puck Wild / April 6

Patrick Kane bailed out the Wild with one of the dumbest penalties you’ll ever see

The Minnesota Wild got bailed out in a big way by Patrick Kane in Sunday’s win over the Red Wings.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Key Wild defenseman’s lower-body injury considered not serious after missing Red Wings game

The Minnesota Wild will have a tough assignment when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. While they have had an excellent regular season, they are in third place in the Central Division of the Western Conference and will almost certainly match up with the Dallas Stars in the opening round of the playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-4 Win Over the Red Wings

The Minnesota Wild finished their quick two-game road back-to-back on Easter Sunday, Apr. 5, against the Detroit Red Wings. Both teams they faced on this road trip were battling each other in the Eastern Conference for the final wild-card spot.

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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NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 5

Kaprizov hat trick has Wild within reach of Dallas in playoff race

They nearly blew it, but Kirill Kaprizov's power-play goal to complete a hat trick proved to be the difference in the Minnesota Wild's 5-4 road victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / April 5

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

Kirill Kaprizov notched a hat trick, including the go-ahead goal with 1:51 remaining, as the visiting Minnesota Wild defeated the fading Detroit Red Wings, 5-4, on Sunday.

Ryan Hartman News / Field Level Media / April 4

Ryan Hartman (2 goals) stays hot as Wild down Senators

Ryan Hartman scored twice for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 win against the visiting Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn. Jonas Brodin and Jake Middleton also scored, Mats Zuccarello had two assists and Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves for the Wild (43-21-12, 98 points), who have won two straight for the first time in a month.

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NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / April 4

Here's how the Wild can catch the Stars and steal away the No. 2 seed

The Minnesota Wild can still catch the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Playoff race and steal away to No. 2 seed.

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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

What makes the Minnesota Wild dangerous?

The Minnesota Wild became the third team from the Western Conference to earn a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with some wondering if this team has what it takes to finally make a run, despite having plateaued recently.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / April 3

Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy made insane NHL history in Wild clinching win over Canucks

The Minnesota Wild clinched a playoff berth in Thursday's win over the Vancouver Canucks. During the game, Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy made rare NHL history.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Canucks’ Loss to the Wild Sums up Their 2025-26 Season

Last night’s scoreboard read 5–2 for the Minnesota Wild, but the game was more than numbers: it was a snapshot of where the Vancouver Canucks are as a team, how the young players are developing, and the lessons they’re learning as they faced a playoff-ready opponent.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Hughes on the Difference Between the Canucks & the Wild

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Quinn Hughes spoke plainly about his time in both Minnesota and Vancouver. He offered a calm, slightly amused candour, like an academic who’s spent too long debating the obvious.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3

Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth

The Minnesota Wild secured their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Minnesota’s win puts them at 42-22-11 and sends them to the playoffs for the 12th time since 2013, more than any other team in the NHL.

Matt Boldy News / Field Level Media / April 2

Matt Boldy, Wild rally past Canucks, clinch playoff berth

Matt Boldy and Ryan Hartman each scored a pair of goals and the Minnesota Wild finished strong for a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks to clinch a playoff berth Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Minnesota Wild clinch berth in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild have become the fourth team to clinch a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks, as winger Matt Boldy cemented his breakout season with his 39th and 40th goals of the season, the Wild got over the finish line after multiple possible clinching scenarios did not unfold on prior nights.

Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / April 2