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Kraken’s Ales Stezka Signs in Czechia

Free agency is drawing nearer, which is a stressful time for unrestricted free agents (UFAs) and restricted free agents (RFAs). With an uncertain future, some foreign players are electing to sign with teams in their home country, such as Tomas Tatar earlier this offseason.

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Maple Leafs' John Tavares connected with surprising West team

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to see major changes occur this offseason. With the team having multiple key players entering free agency, Toronto's roster could look very different come next season.

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Damien Giroux News / Inside The Rink / June 14

ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Forward Heads Overseas

The Kansas City Mavericks have another player heading overseas. This news comes after fan favorite and leading scorer Cade Borchardt left for KalPa in Finland at the end of May.

Minnesota Wild News / House of Hockey / June 14

Big Firing May Be Coming to the Minnesota Wild Imminently

The Minnesota Wild could be getting ready to move on from Judd Brackett, their director of amateur scouting, especially if GM Bill Guerin doesn't trust him.

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The '5+ goals in one Stanley Cup Final in the Modern Era' quiz

How many of the players to score five goals in a single Stanley Cup Final series since the Modern Era began (1967-68) can you name in five minutes?

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Marco Rossi News / Inside The Rink / June 14

Minnesota Wild Forward Could Be Trade Target for Boston Bruins

The Minnesota Wild are rumored to be shopping forward Marco Rossi as talks between the two sides seem to be coming up empty. Rossi has been in the trade rumor mill since the postseason as the restricted free agent questioned his ice time, particularly in the playoffs.

Marco Rossi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Has trade market for Wild's Marco Rossi come and gone?

According to a new article from Joe Smith and Michael Russo of The Athletic, the trade market for the Minnesota Wild’s Marco Rossi may have already come and gone.

Marco Rossi News / Hockey Latest / June 12

Pierre LeBrun Reveals Major Update in Marco Rossi Sweepstakes Involving the Canucks and Flames

NHL insider Pierre LeBrun has revealed some new updates in the Marco Rossi sweepstakes, with the Canucks and Flames being listed as the top teams. A number of Canadian clubs have been rumored to have interest in pending RFA center Marco Rossi, but most interested are the Vancouver Canucks, as reported by Pierre LeBrun of 'The Athletic'.

Marco Rossi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Wild rumors: 2 Canadian teams eyeing Marco Rossi trade

Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi has emerged into one of the top trade chips in the National Hockey League ahead of free agency next month — and there are no shortage of suitors for the Austrian’s services.

Marcus Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Marcus Foligno

The Minnesota Wild report cards continue, and this time it’s one of their associate captains turns to receive his grade; Marcus Foligno. A couple of seasons ago, he played well but struggled to stay in line; however, since that point, he’s only improved, maybe not in points, but in his overall game.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Bring Me The News / June 11

Reporter suggests Wild could make Kirill Kaprizov highest paid player in the league

There is no offseason storyling bigger for the Wild this year than star forward Kirill Kaprizov's looming contract extension. The Athletic's Michael Russo joined Paul Allen on his nine-to-noon radio show on Tuesday, and he suggested Kaprizov will be the highest-paid player in the league.

Marco Rossi News / Daily Faceoff / June 10

Could Marco Rossi be a good fit for the Flames?

The drama of the offseason is always an exciting and stressful time for hockey fans. Players on the move and signing big contracts help keep many of us filled with hockey talk in the warm summer months.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 10

How bold will the Wild get this summer?

For the first time in four years, the Minnesota Wild enter an offseason not bogged down by more than $10 million in dead salary cap space. That’s right, gone are the massive buyout cap hits to Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, as they now just take up $833,333 each, and now the Wild have the opportunity to make some big moves with that cap space.

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Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / June 9

NHL Rumours: Update on Minnesota Wild RFA Forward

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The Stanley Cup Final is ongoing, but there’s plenty to discuss among teams that didn’t make that last series.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8

Wild’s nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

Sometime in the next year, the Minnesota Wild hope to sign not only the richest contract in franchise history, but the most important. Kirill Kaprizov is eligible for an extension on July 1 after five record-setting years with the Wild.

Marco Rossi News / NHL Rumors / June 8

NHL Rumors: Getting Wild With Marco Rossi

Michael Russo of The Athletic: Yes, the Marco Rossi rumors will only keep intensifying from here on out. Bill Guerin knows this given what has leaked out in Philadelphia and other locations.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Free-agent focus: Minnesota Wild

Free agency is now under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Offseason checklist: Minnesota Wild

The offseason has arrived for all but two teams now with the playoffs nearing an end. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming weeks with free agency fast approaching.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

Wild’s dream scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Minnesota Wild returned to the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons. The Wild were also eliminated in the first round for the fifth time in the last six seasons.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 5

MN Wild updates: Brock Nelson stays with Avs, Marco Rossi likely gone?

This is a big summer for GM Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild, who have finally escaped the financial difficulties of the Ryan Suter and Zach Parise contract buyouts.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / June 5

Minnesota TV alert cuts off Stanley Cup OT winner at worst possible moment

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was as good as it gets, with the Edmonton Oilers beating the defending champion Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime. There's no question that Minnesotans eyes were glued to TV screens when Connor McDavid found Leon Draisaitl for the winning goal at exactly 10:44 p.m.

Devin Shore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4

Devin Shore Signs With HC Sparta Prague

After spending his entire career in North America, pending UFA forward Devin Shore is heading overseas. He signed a one-year deal with HC Sparta Prague of the Czech Extraliga today, the club announced.

Marcus Johansson News / Field Level Media / June 2

Wild re-sign F Marcus Johansson to one-year deal

The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $800,000 contract on Monday. Johansson, 34, tallied 34 points (11 goals, 23 assists) in 72 games with the Wild in 2024-25.

Yakov Trenin News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Yakov Trenin

We’ve made our way through a handful of report cards for the Minnesota Wild, and it’s time for another, and this time it will be on just one player instead of shared.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / House of Hockey / May 21

Marc-André Fleury Confirms His Future in Hockey After Rumours of Not Retiring

Marc-Andre Fleury announced his retirement this season, and even after playing well for Team Canada, he has confirmed that he's officially done. When the Minnesota Wild lost in the first round to the Vegas Golden Knights, many expected veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to have taken the ice for the final time as a professional hockey player.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Yardbarker / April 15

Wild's Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance

It was a big night for the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Not only did they defeat the Anaheim Ducks, 3-2, to officially clinch a wild-card spot in the Western Conference playoff field, but it also gave them a chance to give future Hall of Fame goalie Marc-Andre Fleury a memorable final regular-season game.

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