Minnesota Wild: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Rumours: Update on Kirill Kaprizov Extension Talks

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re heading into August, but there’s still plenty of hot stove chatter. There may not be a lot of signing going on in terms of signings.

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Bruins Urged to Trade For Wild Star Marco Rossi

The Boston Bruins are looking to bounce back from a poor season last year that saw them miss the playoffs entirely. Boston is still searching for more help, especially on the offensive side of the ice.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 29

Latest Wild contract rumors: Kaprizov, Rossi — and a sidewalk conspiracy

Will Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi be signed to extensions with the Minnesota Wild before the team reports to training camp on September 18? According

Marco Rossi News / Athlon Sports / July 29

NHL Insider Offers Grim Outlook on Marco Rossi Rumors

As the Minnesota Wild prepare for the upcoming NHL season, the team is still dealing with some uncertainty around a few star players. One of them is young center Marco Rossi, who remains on the restricted free agent market after the two sides couldn't come to terms on a new deal.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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Luke Toporowski News / Inside The Rink / July 29

AHL: Hershey Bears Sign Luke Toporowski

The Hershey Bears this morning signed 24-year-old forward Luke Toporowski to an AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. This past season, the 5-11, 180 lb winger played in 53 games for the Iowa Wild, recording 28 points on 13 goals and 15 assists.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Athlon Sports / July 28

New Details Emerge on Kirill Kaprizov Contract Talks

The Minnesota Wild are in a curious spot as the NHL offseason continues. The team has been dealing with the restricted free agency of young star Marco Rossi, with the two parties being in a stalemate.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

NHL Rumours: Update on Minnesota Wild RFA Forward

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the summer, but there’s still plenty to talk about. There may not be a lot of signings or trades to announce.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 26

Rossi Extension, McDavid Contract Timeline, and More NHL Weekend Rumors

In this weekend’s NHL rumors and rumblings, there are several key storylines still unresolved. Among them areMarco Rossi’s contract status, Connor McDavid’s extension in Edmonton, and ongoing speculation around Nazem Kadri in Calgary.

Matt Register News / Inside The Rink / July 25

ECHL: Allen Americans Bolster Blue Line with Matt Register and Kevin Spinozzi Signings

The Allen Americans have announced the signing of 6’2″ defenseman Matt Register and 6’2″ defenseman Kevin Spinozzi for the 2025-26 season Matt Register started his professional career in the 2011-22 season with the Allen Americans when they were in the CHL.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

2025-26 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.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / July 24

Rookie Wild Defenseman Eager to Make Impact

The Minnesota Wild have one of the most exciting rookies in the NHL as the 2025-2026 season approaches. The league got a taste of defenseman Zeev Buium in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the upcoming campaign will be the 19-year-old's first full one in the NHL.

Kirill Kaprizov News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Kirill Kaprizov

The NHL offseason continues to move forward, but the start of the new season is still a couple of months away. While the new season inches closer, there’s still time to look back at this past season, and several Minnesota Wild players still need their grade reports.

Marco Rossi News / House of Hockey / July 22

Disaster Brewing in Minnesota: Marco Rossi's Contract in a Nasty Standstill

Marco Rossi's future appears to be a trade from the Minnesota Wild, and now drama is brewing after the latest update reveals a nasty standstill in negotiations.

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Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / July 22

Analyst Predicts Quiet Summer for Wild RFA

The Minnesota Wild were one of the pleasant surprises of this past season. For a stretch, they were atop the NHL standings and gave the Vegas Golden Knights a tough push during the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Matt Boldy News / The Hockey Writers / July 22

Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Matt Boldy

The NHL offseason means looking back at what unfolded while also looking forward to the future, and this time we’ll be focusing on the past. It’s time for another Minnesota Wild report card as we work our way through the final forwards.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Bring Me The News / July 21

Kirill Kaprizov, Wild 'not close' on contract extension, insider says

The most pressing need for the Wild this offseason was to lock star winger Kirill Kaprizov into a new long-term deal. Kaprizov enters the final year of a five-year, $45 million contract he signed with the Wild in 2021.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / July 21

Matchups revealed for Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 in Hastings

The matchups for Hockey Day Minnesota 2026 have been revealed, with the action centering on Hastings when the pucks drop on Saturday, January 24. The action will start with an outdoor professional game in Hastings when the Iowa Wild (the Minnesota Wild's affiliate from the American Hockey League) plays the Milwaukee Admirals on Jan.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

This retired star could be the Oilers' secret weapon in 2025-26

At the beginning of July, his agent Allan Walsh said that five teams reportedly reached out to him to see if he would consider un-retiring. So far, no team has been able to lure him back.

Alex Ovechkin provides update on extension talks with Capitals

What would be considered success for Mammoth in team’s second season?

Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons

Jets sign forward Gabriel Vilardi to massive contract extension

Ducks sign starting goaltender to a new five-year deal