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Contract News on Hughes Means Wild Have to Nail Trade Protection

According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild and defenseman Quinn Hughes are set to sit down and talk contract. Hoping to work out the terms of a longer extension, it sounds like this is leaning more towards being a shorter-term deal that gives Hughes flexibility and a chance to walk himself into an even bigger payday.

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Wild could finally see their controversial first-round pick pay off

Charlie Stramel can help the Minnesota Wild either as a contributor or a trade chip.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / July 27

Wild players think Quinn Hughes will figure out extension with Minnesota

Nick Foligno doesn't see how Quinn Hughes won't sign a new contract with the Minnesota Wild, especially with the team's outlook entering this upcoming season.

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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?"

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Minnesota Wild’s 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27

The Minnesota Wild have had quite a few eyes on them over the past few offseasons due to certain players needing contract extensions. Last offseason, it was Kirill Kaprizov everyone anxiously waited for his contract signing, which happened September 30, 2025.

Marcus Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Marcus Foligno

The NHL offseason is in the “dog days” of summer stage, and we’re getting down to the final report cards for the Minnesota Wild. The next forward on the list was a mainstay on the third and fourth lines, and then his brother came along, and the Wild had their own version of the “Bash Brothers” from the beloved movie “The Mighty Ducks”.

Jason Robertson News / Gone Puck Wild / July 25

Wild watch 'animosity' grow between Stars and Jason Robertson after negotiations

Minnesota Wild fans may not have gotten their wish of Jason Robertson leaving their division this summer, but it appears the star winger and the Dallas Stars are holding some hard feelings after contract negotiations.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Minnesota Wild’s Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Canucks Fans Should Remember Quinn Hughes’ Magic, Not Just How It Ended

When Quinn Hughes skates onto the ice at Rogers Arena wearing a Minnesota Wild jersey for the first time, there will be plenty of emotions. Some fans will cheer.

Danila Yurov News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

Wild 2025-26 Player Report Cards: Danila Yurov

Outside of the 2026-27 NHL schedules coming out and Connor Bedard signing his contract extension, there hasn’t been much noteworthy news in the NHL as of late.

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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.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / July 19

Minnesota Bet Its Offseason on Dylan Larkin, and Now Might Miss Twice

The Minnesota Wild had a plan this summer, and it hinged on trading for Dylan Larkin. The Detroit Red Wings captain requested a trade in early June, put Minnesota on his preferred-destination list, and the Wild responded by rearranging other plans.

Minnesota Wild News / NHLFanCentral / July 19

Minnesota Wild reveals dates and matchups for 21st annual Hockey Day Minnesota

The Minnesota Wild have officially announced the schedule and matchups for the 21st Annual Hockey Day Minnesota. The 2027 event will bring one of Minnesota’s

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 18

Wild coach John Hynes makes bold Quinn Hughes contract declaration

Quinn Hughes has been eligible to sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild for nearly three weeks, and although no deal has been finalized yet, head coach John Hynes is confident the superstar defenseman will re-up in the State of Hockey.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / July 18

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Minnesota Wild 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.

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.