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Wild Coach Makes Feelings Clear on Quinn Hughes' Future

The Minnesota Wild entered the 2026 offseason knowing their biggest priority had everything to do with what might happen a year from now. Star defenseman Quinn Hughes became eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1, having now just one season remaining on his current deal.

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Quinn Hughes will not have to wait long for an emotional return to Vancouver

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes will make his first visit to the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 25.

Yakov Trenin News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Wild 2025-26 Grade Reports: Yakov Trenin

We’re halfway through the month of July, and while there’s been some big news in the NHL, the Minnesota Wild have been relatively quiet as of late. Still no news of a Quinn Hughes signing or any substantial player additions.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / July 17

The 84-game season puts more pressure on Wild's biggest weakness

The Minnesota Wild's depth could be a big problem as the NHL's schedule expands.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Danila Yurov News / Professor Press Box / July 15

Danila Yurov Reveals That Russian Players See Hockey Differently

One of the things I enjoy about reading hockey interviews is that the most interesting comments are not always the ones about goals, assists, or statistics.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Minnesota Wild’s Danila Yurov on NHL Debut, Kaprizov’s Guidance & Stanley Cup Dreams

Russian forward Danila Yurov had a strong rookie season in the league with the Minnesota Wild, after the franchise selected him 24th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Nico Sturm News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Nico Sturm

Another hot July day in Minnesota, another day with minimal NHL news. The trade rumors continue to spin and will until there’s more news to share. In the meantime, we’ll continue to hand out grade reports for the Minnesota Wild’s past season.

Matt Register News / Inside The Rink / July 14

ECHL: New Mexico Hires Matt Register as Assistant Coach

The New Mexico Goatheads announced that they’ve hired three-time Kelly Cup Champion Matt Register as their Assistant Coach. Register started the 2025-26 season with the Allen Americans before becoming an assistant coach later that season.

Michael Russo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Wild Sign Filip Ruzicka To Entry-Level Contract

According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild have put ink to paper with a draft pick. No, it is not their first-round pick or even second from the 2026 NHL Draft, because they didn’t have those picks.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Wild sign Filip Růžička to three-year, entry-level contract

The Minnesota Wild signed 2026 draft pick Filip Růžička to a three-year, entry-level contract, PuckPedia reported Monday. According to PuckPedia, Růžička will carry an annual cap hit of $987,500 through the 2028-29 season.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Wild rumors: Insider provides update on Quinn Hughes contract talks

Quinn Hughes has been eligible to sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild for nearly two weeks now — and although pen hasn’t yet been put to paper, player and club are getting closer.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Quinn Hughes’ Wild Future Gets Contrasting Updates Before Contract Year

Quinn Hughes’ contract status remains the biggest long-term question surrounding the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota acquired the star defenseman from the Vancouver

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Insider Reveals Where Quinn Hughes’ Massive New Contract Is Heading

Quinn Hughes‘ extension talks with the Minnesota Wild appear to be progressing, according to insider David Pagnotta, who reported on the “Hello Hockey” podcast that the two sides are “getting there” on a new deal projected at around $17 million per season, if not higher.

Minnesota Wild News / DailyClubGolf / July 12

NHL Star Matt Boldy Steals the Show With Wild ‘Happy Gilmore’ Chip From the Grandstands

Matt Boldy turned one wild golf mess into one of the best moments of the American Century Championship 2026 on Saturday at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Playing alongside his U.S.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Wild Re-Sign Caedan Bankier, Carson Lambos

According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have re-signed forward Caedan Bankier and defenseman Carson Lambos to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2026-27 season.

David Spacek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Wild To Re-Sign David Spacek

The Minnesota Wild are expected to be down to one remaining restricted free agent. According to PuckPedia, the Wild have re-signed defenseman David Špaček to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 8

NHL Rumors: Wild remain flexible to add according to GM; potential trade targets for Penguins

Michael Russo of The Athletic: The Minnesota Wild have just under $3 million in projected salary cap space. They can also trade someone to clear more space.

Roman Schmidt News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Wild sign Roman Schmidt to one-year contract

The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Roman Schmidt to a one-year contract with a league minimum cap hit of $850,000. Schmidt was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with an $805,833 cap hit.

Daemon Hunt News / Bring Me The News / July 6

Updated Wild depth chart after Daemon Hunt re-signs

Daemon Hunt has re-signed with the Minnesota Wild. The Wild announced that Hunt has agreed to a one-year, $900,000 contract that will keep the 24-year-old in Minnesota for his fourth season in the NHL.

Daemon Hunt News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Wild re-sign Daemon Hunt to one-year contract

The Minnesota Wild and Daemon Hunt have agreed on a one-year, $900,000 deal on Sunday, just hours ahead of the defenseman having to decide whether to file for arbitration, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo.

Nick Foligno News / Field Level Media / July 2

Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season

The Minnesota Wild are bringing back veteran forward Nick Foligno on a one-year, $900,000 contract to play his 20th NHL season in 2026-27, the team announced Thursday.

Bill Guerin News / Bring Me The News / July 2

Bill Guerin discusses fallout from Wild's bizarre start to free agency

NHL free agency officially began on Wednesday, and the Wild had a peculiar start. They entered the offseason with some clear needs and goals on their to-do list, but they really haven't accomplished any of them...

Bobby Brink News / Bring Me The News / June 30

Wild allow 5 players to hit free agency, 'working' to re-sign Bobby Brink

The Wild did not issue qualifying offers to five different players by Monday's deadline. Bobby Brink was among the most surprising, but multiple reports indicate that the team is working to sign him to a new deal.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Zuccarello 'Ticked' at Wild: How Guerin Mishandled One of His Top Wingers

Mats Zuccarello is likely leaving Minnesota — and the Wild have nobody to blame but themselves. According to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, Zuccarello is “pretty ticked” about how negotiations have unfolded and is now determined to test free agency when the market opens Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28

Tarasenko Dispute Raises Tampering Questions as Wild Deny Permission Claims

A report suggesting Vladimir Tarasenko’s new agent has been granted permission to shop the pending unrestricted free agent ahead of the July 1 market has been flatly denied by the Minnesota Wild — and may have opened the door to tampering allegations.

Michael McCarron News / Yardbarker / June 9