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With training camp a couple weeks away, the Minnesota Wild have some holes to fill in their starting lineup. Mats Zuccarello, Vladimir Tarasenko and Marcus Johansson all departed in free agency and that trio also takes 150 points of production from last year’s lineup.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 31

Five PTO candidates who could become major bargains

With training camps approaching, several recognizable NHL veterans remain without contracts. Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Toews have retired, while Marcus Johansson has taken his career overseas, but there is still meaningful talent available.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 8

Marcus Johansson's departure may lead to Vladimir Tarasenko's return to Wild

The Minnesota Wild and Vladimir Tarasenko could reunite for one more season.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Marcus Johansson Signs In Sweden

Longtime NHL forward Marcus Johansson has signed with Färjestad BK of the SHL, the team announced today, departing the Minnesota Wild. The news was confirmed by Michael Russo of The Athletic. One decade since his breakout 24 goal campaign, the 35-year-old has bounced around several teams since then as a moderate contributor.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Marcus Johansson signs one-year deal with Farjestad

A longtime NHLer is returning to his homeland. On Friday, Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League announced that the team has signed forward Marcus Johansson to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Johansson, Lindholm named as injury replacements for Sweden’s men’s Olympic team

Some roster adjustments for one of the top teams heading to Italy next month. On Tuesday, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association announced that Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson and Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm have been added to the men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / December 30

Marcus Johansson (4 points), Wild cruise past skidding Knights

Marcus Johansson had a goal and three assists as the Minnesota Wild jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first 27 minutes and then cruised to a 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night in Las Vegas.

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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 / Field Level Media / December 11

Marcus Johansson scores twice in Wild's victory over Stars

Marcus Johansson netted a pair of goals and Matt Boldy scored once in a three-point outing as the host Minnesota Wild erased a pair of deficits to beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Thursday in Saint Paul, Minn.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Johansson & Wallstedt Lead Wild to 2-0 Win Over Ducks

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday evening, Nov. 15, in the first half of a home back-to-back. Both teams were coming off losses in their most recent games; the Ducks lost 6-3 to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, Nov.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Wild’s Marcus Johansson to play 1,000th NHL game

A longtime offensive weapon is reaching a milestone on Sunday. When the Minnesota Wild take to the ice against the Calgary Flames, Wild forward Marcus Johansson will be appearing in the 1,000th game of his NHL career.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 5

Was Marcus Johansson Actually Going to Score on Justus Annunen?

There was more controversy in the NHL on Tuesday night. No, it did not involve goalie interference. This time, the controversy surrounded a goal scored by Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson into the boards, not the net, in overtime against the Nashville Predators.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 2, 2025