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Priority One for the Minnesota Wild This Offseason: Get a Center

The Minnesota Wild are heading home after falling by a score of 4-3 in overtime in Game 5 of Round 2 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Colorado Avalanche.

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Wild Tried To Acquire Robert Thomas At Trade Deadline

An impactful top center has been atop Minnesota’s wish list for many years now. While Joel Eriksson Ek is a quality top-six middleman, they haven’t been

Quinn Hughes News / Total Apex Sports / May 16

Quinn Hughes Signals Openness to Extension

Quinn Hughes didn’t wait for the offseason to start sending a message. The Minnesota Wild defenseman made it clear he’s open to discussing a long‑term extension once the team’s year wraps, a development that instantly shifts the tone of the franchise’s summer.

Minnesota Wild News / Total Apex Sports / May 16

Minnesota Wild Set for a High Pressure Offseason

The Minnesota Wild don’t usually enter an offseason with this much noise around them, but the league sees what Minnesota sees: the status quo isn’t enough anymore.

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Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Joel Eriksson Ek News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16

The injury that kept Wild star Joel Eriksson Ek out of Avalanche series

Minnesota Wild veterans Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin disclosed on Friday that foot fractures kept them out of the team’s second-round playoff defeat against the Colorado Avalanche, which ended with a 4-3 overtime loss in Denver on Wednesday.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

What Went Wrong for the Wild Versus the Avalanche?

The Minnesota Wild have officially been eliminated in five games after a heartbreaking Game 5 defeat in overtime to the Colorado Avalanche. It was always going to be a challenging series, with the Avalanche dominating the NHL from the opening night of the 2025-26 season to the present.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Gone Puck Wild / May 16

Jesper Wallstedt sure sounds like a guy who thinks he might be traded this offseason

The Minnesota Wild may have no choice to trade Jesper Wallstedt if they want to make a big trade this offseason.

Minnesota Wild News / ESPN / May 15

Wild vets share injuries that kept them out vs. Av...

Defenseman Jonas Brodin and center Joel Eriksson Ek were unable to play for Minnesota in the second-round series against Colorado because of broken bones in their feet, the veteran stalwarts revealed Friday in season-ending interviews with reporters.

Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15

Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt addresses trade rumors after stellar rookie season

Thanks to an impressive run down the stretch of the season, the Minnesota Wild decided to start goaltender Jesper Wallstedt during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, resulting in a six-game series victory over the rival Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Quarterfinal.

Minnesota Wild News / Trade Talk Sports / May 15

The Minnesota Wild Tried to Reunite the Hughes Brothers

The Minnesota Wild stepping in to acquire Quinn Hughes in December came out of left field, but after spending a majority of the season in the State of Hockey, it appears the superstar defenseman is interested in sticking around.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 15

Quinn Hughes open to contract extension with Wild

Quinn Hughes made a tremendous impact during his half season in Minnesota, and the standout defenseman is interested in a contract extension with the Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 15

Eriksson Ek, Brodin reveal injuries behind Wild playoff absences

Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin, both missing every game in the Avalanche series, were ultimately too much for the Wild to overcome. Both players spoke to the media on Friday for the first time since the series ended and revealed the injuries they were dealing with.

Mats Zuccarello News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15

Mats Zuccarello not retiring, will he stay with the Wild?

The Minnesota Wild season has come to an end, losing in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Colorado Avalanche. Mats Zuccarello voiced his feelings after the collapse in Game 5 against the Avalanche.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 15

Quinn Hughes “Open To” Extension In Minnesota

In his end of season media availability today, superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes said he is “definitely open to re-signing” with the Minnesota Wild. (quote via Joe Smith of The Athletic) He also indicated that he would prefer to get a contract signed over the summer, but it isn’t a requirement.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Quinn Hughes open to re-signing with Wild

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin made a big bet in the middle of this season when he sent a hefty package of young palyers and draft picks to the Vancouver Canucks to land superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes.

Jonas Brodin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15

Wild’s Jonas Brodin reveals surgery that forced him to miss Avalanche series

The Minnesota Wild had their postseason run cut by the Colorado Avalanche, and now they will focus on trying to get better next season. Unfortunately, they didn’t have Jonas Brodin throughout the series as he was dealing with a lower-body injury.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 14

Hughes' extension, Zuccarello's future headline biggest Wild offseason questions

The Wild ran into an Avalanche of talent on Wednesday night in Colorado. It's clear they ran into a better team, but blowing a 3-1 lead with just over four minutes remaining in Game 5 sets the stage for an interesting offseason.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.

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Bill Guerin News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Wild’s Guerin Deserves to Be Finalist for Jim Gregory Award

After a disappointing loss in Game 4 on home ice on Monday night, May 11, the Minnesota Wild received some good news the following morning as their general

Joel Eriksson Ek News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Joel Eriksson Ek's Availability for Wild-Avalanche Game 5 Confirmed

The Minnesota Wild are back in Denver and now facing elimination in their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, as the Avs hold a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 at Ball Arena on Wednesday.

Jonas Brodin News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Jonas Brodin's Status Update Emerges Before Wild-Avalanche Game 5

The Minnesota Wild head back to Denver trailing 3-1 in their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, facing elimination in Game 5 at Ball Arena.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Wild’s McCarron on Av’s Manson: ‘He’s a dirty player’

Josh Manson did not make any friends in his first game of the second round. The Colorado Avalanche defenseman made his debut in their second round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild, and he made a big impact, certainly getting in the head of Wild center Michael McCarron.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild

The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game

Avalanche HC says Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' vs. Wild

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Lightning's Jake Guentzel may impact Penguins' Evgeni Malkin decision

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 11