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Wild activate Jared Spurgeon off injured reserve

The Minnesota Wild are welcoming their captain back into the fold. On Tuesday, the Wild announced that they have activated defenseman Jared Spurgeon off of injured reserve.

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Wild confirm surprise decision as they roll dice with Quinn Hughes

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin says there is no change in Quinn Hughes’ contract situation, but he is open to keeping the star defenseman beyond the March 1 NHL Trade Deadline, even if an extension isn’t in place.

Cameron Crotty News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Canucks claim Cameron Crotty off waivers from Wild

The Vancouver Canucks are bringing in a fresh face with hopes of turning their fortunes around after a historically bad spell, claiming defenseman Cameron

Maxim Shabanov News / Gone Puck Wild / November 10

Maxim Shabanov’s breakout could create a difficult contract decision for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild have plenty of reasons to be optimistic right now. The Wild have started the season with a 12-3-4 record entering Tuesday’s game at the Montreal Canadiens.

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Wild: Overreaction trade Minnesota must make to continue hot start in 2026-27

The Minnesota Wild are on an incredible run to begin the 2026-27 NHL season. Minnesota is sitting near the top of the Western Conference at this time. In fact, only the Edmonton Oilers are the only team in the West with more points than the Wild at this time.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Wild place two players on waivers for Nov. 9

A couple of experienced players are hitting the wire to start the new week. On Monday, the Minnesota Wild placed forward Tyler Pitlick and defenseman Cameron Crotty on waivers, making them available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Wild Place Cameron Crotty, Tyler Pitlick On Waivers

The Minnesota Wild are reducing their roster depth as injured players return. According to a team announcement, the Wild placed defenseman Cameron Crotty and forward Tyler Pitlick on waivers.

NHL News / ESPN / November 9

Waiver wire: Maxim Shabanov, Jamie Drysdale among top players to add

Begin your fantasy hockey week with forwards, defensemen, goalies and streamers to add to your lineup.

Nikita Kucherov News / Gone Puck Wild / November 9

Wild's potential Nikita Kucherov pursuit faces a significant salary cap problem

The Minnesota Wild blew a two-goal lead they held for most of the game in Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. But if there’s any consolation, they may have gotten a glimpse at their future.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Rumors / November 9

What should the Minnesota Wild do to acquire Dylan Larkin?

Daily Faceoff: Listener question: What would it take for the Minnesota Wild to acquire Dylan Larkin, and would it take a third team to get involved in the trade to get it done?

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Faber May Return, Faceoff Percentage Concerning & Hughes on Roll

The Minnesota Wild just finished up another week of games, and although the week ended on a bit of a low note, they did show some strength during the week.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / November 9

Nearly 7 months after tragedy, scholarship launched in memory of Jessi Pierce

Nearly seven months after the tragic deaths of Minnesota sports media personality Jessi Pierce and her three children, a scholarship in her name has been established to support young women pursuing careers in sports journalism.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 8

Devils give odd excuse for Connor Hellebuyck not playing in Winnipeg return

Devils give baffling excuse for Connor Hellebuyck not playing in return to Winnipeg on Tuesday

The New Jersey Devils' visit to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night has been circled ever since the two teams completed a trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck last month.

Hellebuyck shuts out Maple Leafs

Devils’ Anthony Mantha to ‘miss some time’ with throat injury

Flames' Kevin Bahl out for the season after Achilles tendon rupture

Matt Coronato’s OT goal lifts Flames past Flyers

Islanders' Logan Stanley fined for slashing Devils' Nico Hischier

Ducks' Cutter Gauthier extends scoring heater with another hat trick

Joel Eriksson Ek News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek’s hot start is legit

When you think of the Minnesota Wild’s top offensive weapons, you think of Kirill Kaprizov or Quinn Hughes, right? But what about Joel Eriksson Ek? Through the first month of the season, Eriksson Ek, a player that many love as a solid two-way center, has been one of the surprising scoring threats for the Wild.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

4 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Overtime Loss to the Lightning

The Minnesota Wild were back in action to finish up their home back-to-back on Saturday night, Nov. 7, against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They had some good

Minnesota Wild News / Professor Press Box / November 8

Kaprizov Gets the Attention, But Boldy's the Wild's Secret Weapon

When opposing teams prepare to play the Minnesota Wild, there's one name that naturally gets a lot of attention: Kirill Kaprizov. He's the kind of player who can change a game in a couple of shifts, and nobody wants to give him extra room.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Wild Activate Marcus Foligno And Nick Foligno

The Wild will indeed be welcoming back a pair of veteran wingers for their game tonight against Tampa Bay. Per the NHL’s media site, both Marcus Foligno and Nick Foligno have been activated off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, the team announced (Twitter link) that forward Mason Shaw has been sent back to AHL Iowa.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / November 7

Kirill Kaprizov, Wild strive to stay hot in clash vs. Lightning

The buzz is building around Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov. Could he score 50 goals this season? How about 60 or 70? Kaprizov will look to continue his hot start to the season when Minnesota faces the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / November 7