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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Wild Make Multiple Additions To Hockey Operations Staff

The Minnesota Wild have promoted multiple positions within their hockey operations staff today, the team announced. The club hired Dan MacKinnon as Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting, Janik Beichler as a European Amateur Scout, and Elizabeth Hudson as Executive Assistant to the President/GM & Hockey Operations.

Alex Goligoski News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

Former NHLer Alex Goligoski among Wild’s management, coaching changes

A familiar name is receiving a promotion in the State of Hockey. On Monday, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced a few changes to their hockey operations staff, including moving former NHL defenseman Alex Goligoski from player development advisor to player development coach.

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Joel Eriksson Ek News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Joel Eriksson Ek

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / July 30

How the Minnesota Wild embrace the State of Hockey nickname

What started as a marketing campaign has spread to represent all of the state of Minnesota

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Wild To Meet, Discuss Extension With Quinn Hughes This Week

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, The NHL might see a newly highest-paid player this summer. Yes, they already gave a massive pay grade to star Russian forward Kirill Kaprizov, who makes $17MM a season until 2034, but GM Bill Guerin wants to ensure he can re-sign top defenseman Quinn Hughes as well ahead of next season.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Wild’s biggest mistake so far in 2026 NHL free agency

The Minnesota Wild enjoyed a hugely productive 2025-26 season, acquiring a bonafide superstar in Quinn Hughes and winning a playoff round for the first time in 11 years.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Wild's Quinn Hughes Contract Update Hints at Future Reunion With Brothers

The Minnesota Wild’s effort to keep Quinn Hughes could also shape whether the star defenseman eventually joins his brothers elsewhere. Hughes became eligible to negotiate a contract extension on July 1, entering the final season of the six-year, $47.1 million contract he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in 2021 before his trade to the Wild.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Quinn Hughes to continue contract discussions with Wild

The Minnesota Wild will start the 2026-27 season with the second-largest contract in the league, and it’s not Quinn Hughes. Kirill Kaprizov will make $17 million for each of the next eight seasons, but they still need to give Hughes a new contract.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / July 28

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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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.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 27

Wild’s perfect trade target amid 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Minnesota Wild are looking to make a run at the Stanley Cup sooner rather than later. Minnesota won its first playoff series since 2015 when it defeated the Dallas Stars in round one.

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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

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael McCarron News / Yardbarker / June 9