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Wild’s search for a No. 1 center shouldn’t overshadow Joel Eriksson Ek

The Minnesota Wild spent all offseason trying to get a No. 1 center, and it may have left Joel Eriksson Ek in the shuffle. A mainstay in the Wild’s top six, Eriksson Ek’s importance grew when he missed the entire series against the Colorado Avalanche in last year’s playoffs.

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A night of fights in Utah as Wild keep winning, Kaprizov keeps scoring

Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 14th goal of the season in the Minnesota Wild’s 3-1 win over the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t all fun and games.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / October 28

Kirill Kaprizov nets NHL-leading 14th goal in Wild win vs. Mammoth

Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 14th goal and added an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Utah Mammoth 3-1 on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 27

Kirill Kaprizov is turning back the clock and re-entering the Hart Trophy race

The Minnesota Wild are on top of the Central Division early in the 2026-27 season and a big reason has been the play of Kirill Kaprizov. The Wild star

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Wild’s Quinn Hughes drops ‘proud’ reaction to reception from Canucks fans

The Minnesota Wild took on the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. This was a notable contest, as it marked the first time that Quinn Hughes played in Vancouver as a visiting player.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Wild, Mammoth clash for Central Division supremacy

The top two teams in the Central Division meet Tuesday night when the Minnesota Wild visit the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City. The first-place Wild will conclude a five-game road trip after sweeping back-to-back games over the weekend, winning 5-1 at the Seattle Kraken on Saturday and 4-2 at the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Special Teams Rebound, Youth Makes Mark & Healthy Again

The Minnesota Wild spent all of the past week on the road and still have a couple of days left on their current trip. They had a rough start on the road but eventually started to find their game again.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / October 26

Wild fans are watching a familiar Quinn Hughes story unfold

On Sunday night, the Minnesota Wild defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2, but the bigger story was Quinn Hughes’s return to Vancouver. Traded shortly after the Wild had their lone road game in Vancouver last season, Hughes scored a goal and added an assist and recorded his 500th career point in the win.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Quinn Hughes Says ‘Feet Are Planted’ In Minnesota

When asked about his contract extension, Quinn Hughes reassured that he wanted to remain in Minnesota. According to Joe Smith of The Athletic, Hughes had a lot of positive affirmations regarding his current situation and how he feels regarding his current club in the Wild; “I’m here.

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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 / October 26

NHL roundup: Wild's Quinn Hughes makes winning return to Vancouver

Quinn Hughes scored a goal and had an assist while reaching the 500-point career mark in his return to Vancouver, and Kirill Kaprizov scored his league-leading 13th goal and also had an assist as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Canucks 4-2 on Sunday night.

Quinn Hughes News / Field Level Media / October 26

Quinn Hughes hits milestone in Vancouver return as Wild best Canucks

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Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

‘Quinn Hughes Sucks’ chants rain down as Canucks fans boo former team captain

In a stretch of several star players returning to their previous home arenas, fans of the Vancouver Canucks had their opportunity to let their former captain Quinn Hughes know how they felt about him on Sunday night, and they did not miss it.

Minnesota Wild News / Trade Talk Sports / October 25

Quinn Hughes Sounds Happy in Minnesota, but Is a New Deal Close?

Quinn Hughes has given Minnesota Wild fans a reason to feel a little better about his future. But I wouldn’t start planning the contract celebration just yet.

Quinn Hughes News / Bring Me The Sports / October 24

Wild contract extension saga with Quinn Hughes could be nearing an end

The Quinn Hughes-Minnesota Wild contract extension saga could be nearing an end. Minnesota’s star defenseman had media availability before Saturday’s game

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / October 24

Wild fans can now watch games on DirecTV after new NHL agreement

After a long negotiating period, DirecTV announced a new multiyear distribution agreement with the NHL on Saturday to distribute numerous streaming services, including Minnesota’s new Wild+.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Minnesota placed the 24-year-old on waivers on Friday in order to open up room on the roster with the return of blue-liners Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta.

Predators try to regroup against Penguins after blowout loss

David Pastrnak scores 2 goals, Bruins thrash Predators

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Daemon Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Wild Place Daemon Hunt On Waivers

As the Minnesota Wild continue to reintroduce injured players to the lineup, other players will suffer the consequences. Today, that player is defenseman Daemon Hunt, whom the Wild announced they have placed on waivers.

Jared Spurgeon News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Wild’s Jared Spurgeon returns after four-game absence

Positive news for the Minnesota Wild as they continue their road trip through Western Canada. The team activated captain Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve, making him available to be in the lineup on Thursday night, when the Wild visit the Calgary Flames.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Problems, Top Line Shines & Solid Defense

After spending a bit of time on the road, the Wild were able to get in some games on their home ice this past week. They had a good start to the week as they took down the Vegas Golden Knights in dominating fashion, 4-2, on Monday night, Oct.