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Predicting Alex Tuch’s next contract after Kirill Kaprizov extension

At the end of September, the Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov agreed to a historic $136 million contract. This reset the market when it comes to value for top-end talent.

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Veteran injuries pave the way for young Wild forwards to make the opening night roster

Nico Sturm and Mats Zuccarello start the season on Injured reserve.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Wild shake up their roster ahead of NHL Opening Night

The Minnesota Wild have shaken up their roster a bit ahead of Opening Night.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Mats Zuccarello News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Wild place Mats Zuccarello on injured reserve with lower-body injury

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild revealed its opening-night roster for the 2025-26 season. Among the absences from the lineup is forward Mats Zuccarello.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Filip Gustavsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Did the Wild jump the gun on a Filip Gustavsson extension?

One of the bigger stories over the weekend was the Minnesota Wild signing starting goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a five-year contract extension with a $6.8 million cap hit.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 6

Wild prospect off to a scorching start with his new team

The Minnesota Wild prospect is up to six points in his first three games.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 5

Wild get steal with Gustavsson extension

The Minnesota Wild got a steal of deal with Filip Gustavsson's extension on Saturday, ending another potential source of uncertainty.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Connor McDavid's Next Contract Could Dwarf Kirill Kaprizov's Deal, Elliotte Friedman Believes

The Minnesota Wild’s record-setting extension with Kirill Kaprizov has drawn league-wide attention — and, inevitably, comparisons to what it could mean for Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid.

Filip Gustavsson News / Field Level Media / October 4

Wild G Filip Gustavsson signs 5-year, $34M extension

The Minnesota Wild signed goalkeeper Filip Gustavsson to a five-year, $34 million contract extension on Saturday morning. Gustavsson, 27, was entering the final year of a contract that was paying him $3.75 million annually.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Elliotte Friedman Sheds Light on Wild’s Turning Point in Kirill Kaprizov Negotiations

The Minnesota Wild reached a breaking point in negotiations with Kirill Kaprizov before his record-setting deal was signed. The front office’s frustration turned to fears and reflection, as management realized there was only one question that mattered for the Wild organization.

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Filip Gustavsson News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Wild Extend Filip Gustavsson to 5-Year Contract

Minnesota Wild starting netminder Filip Gustavsson was set to be one of the more intriguing names heading into the 2026 unrestricted free agency class, but he chose the loyalty path.

Filip Gustavsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 4

Wild sign Filip Gustavsson to five-year contract extension

The Minnesota Wild have locked up their netminder for the next few years. On Saturday, team general manager Bill Guerin announced that the Wild have signed goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a five-year contract extension.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Wild Stump Blackhawks 3-2, the Tale of Special Teams

The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Minnesota Wild on Friday, Oct 3. It was the fifth preseason game for the Hawks and the sixth and final game for the Wild before the regular season commences.

Daemon Hunt News / Bring Me The News / October 3

Wild sorting out opening night lines, defense pairs; Daemon Hunt returns

With Jonas Brodin's status for the Oct. 9 Wild-Blues season opener in St. Louis in question, Minnesota has added a familiar name by signing Daemon Hunt off waivers. If you'll recall, Hunt was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the deal that brought defenseman David Jiricek to the Wild last season.

Minnesota Wild News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1