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One way or another, it looks like RFA center Marco Rossi won’t be in limbo for much longer. After reports Thursday morning indicated the Canucks and Kraken had shown renewed interest in trading for him, the Wild have now made “significant progress” in talks to re-sign him and keep him in Minnesota, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Wild’s Boldy & Faber Invited to Team USA’s Olympic Orientation Camp

As the end of summer and the offseason are approaching quickly, the 2026 Olympics are right around the corner as well. On Tuesday, August 19th, Team USA announced its list of players who are invited to attend its orientation camp coming up at the end of the month.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 19

Dustin Wolf opens up about extension talks with Flames

Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Herald: Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf when ask if there have been any contract extension talks. “They’re working, that’s about all I can really tell you.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Wild 2024-25 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin & Brock Faber

The offseason is starting to go by faster and faster with each passing day, which means the new season is right around the corner. However, before the season starts, we’re still taking a look back at this past season with report cards.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Buium, Hutson and more: Scouting reports on your team’s newest prospects

With more and more teams ending their season in recent days – joyously or otherwise – we’ve seen an abundance of players signing their first NHL contracts.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Wild's Brock Faber Sounds Off on Workload: 'I Could Give A Lot More If...'

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber is feeling the weight of his workload. The 22-year-old Wild blueliner has been logging some of the heaviest minutes in the NHL, and that has started to wear on him late in games, as he told Michael Russo of The Athletic on Friday.

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 23

Red Wings' Andrew Copp Hurt; Alex DeBrincat Puts Hurt on Brock Faber

The day started off with a milestone moment for Detroit Red Wings center Andrew Copp. It finished with pain and uncertainty. Late in the second period of Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, Copp was suffering an apparent left shoulder injury in a melee behind the Wild net.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Wild Need Boldy & Faber to Bring 4 Nations Face-Off Performance Back Home

The inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off is officially in the books, as Team Canada defeated Team USA in a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory on Thursday night, Feb.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 14

Matt Boldy, Brock Faber connect in Team USA 4 Nations victory over Finland

Team U.S.A. cruised to a 6-1 victory over Finland in their inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off game on Thursday night. Wild stars Brock Faber and Matt Boldy connected in the second period, giving the U.S.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Things slowly starting to turn around on injury front for Wild

Things are beginning to turn around, albeit slowly.

Wild forward lands on IR after getting elbowed in the head by Connor McDavid

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The 'Most 20-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 15

Lane Hutson’s Development Could Impact Canadiens' Summer Plans

The Montreal Canadiens have found a gem in Lane Hutson, and locking him down as soon as possible may quickly become priority Number 1 going into the offseason.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 15

Stars forward Mason Marchment remains a few weeks away from return

Harvey Valentine: Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry returned to the lineup after missing four games for personal reasons. Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill said that forward Mason Marchment is a couple of weeks away.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Wild recall defenseman David Jiricek as injuries continue to impact team

The injury bug continues to affect the names and faces on the blue line for the Minnesota Wild.

Wild rally, upend Blues with three-goal third period

Wild’s Brock Faber leaves game vs. Blues with upper-body injury

Wild place captain on IR with lower-body injury

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The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

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Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 8

Minnesota Wild Recall New Defenseman to Replace Brock Faber

The Minnesota Wild keep on winning. They also keep on losing…players. It’s truly insane the amount of talent that John Hynes has had to play without this season.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 8

Minnesota Wild Blue Line May Be in Injury Trouble Yet Again

The Minnesota Wild were feeling good tonight, entering their 41st game of the season vs the St. Louis Blues. Jake Middleton, who has been one of the best defensemen on the roster all season, returned to the lineup, after missing close to a month with a broken finger.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Wild’s Brock Faber leaves game vs. Blues with upper-body injury

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber left Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues with an upper-body injury, with the team confirming on social media that he would not return.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 20

Brock Faber in Wild's Friday lineup after injury scare, hospital trip

Minnesota Wild standout defenseman Brock Faber is in the team's Friday lineup after an injury scare on Wednesday resulted in a trip to the hospital. Faber got hit in the neck by a puck in the final minute of Wednesday's blowout loss against the Panthers.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / December 19

Another Freak Minnesota Wild Injury Lands Brock Faber in Hospital

The Minnesota Wild are starting to show cracks in their armor. With Filip Gustavsson sitting out his 3rd-straight game (with a mysterious lower-body injury that we still know very little about) and defenseman Jake Middleton recently placed on injured reserve, Marc-Andre Fleury & Co were destroyed 6-1 by the Florida Panthers late Wednesday.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Brock Faber, future Wild captain, is the NHL's most experienced sophomore

Quite the impression Faber has made after just one full season in the NHL. What will the follow-up give us?

Wild offense on fire in preseason win over Jets

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Minnesota Wild News / Flamesnation / July 30, 2024

Around the NHL: Brock Faber and Martin Nečas sign new deals

Some notable players re-signed with their respective teams on Monday. The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed an important player for their window of contention, while the Minnesota Wild re-signed their 2024 Calder Memorial Trophy finalist.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29, 2024

Wild sign defenseman to huge extension after his strong rookie season

The young defenseman is getting paid.

Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Jake Lucchini

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The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 30, 2024

Brock Faber Extension Talks are Underway and His Reported Price Tag is… Wild Friendly?

The Minnesota Wild’s 2024 offseason got off to a good start this weekend, when they landed a projected cinch top-4 defenseman at No. 12 overall in the NHL Draft.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / May 1, 2024

Wild’s Faber Earns Calder Nomination with All-Around Play

The NHL officially announced their candidates for the Calder Memorial Trophy, which goes to the top-performing rookie in the NHL, on Tuesday, April 30.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / March 28, 2024

Brock Faber Could be in Line for Biggest Contract in Minnesota Wild History

The (34-28-9) Minnesota Wild are nearing the end of another middle-of-the-road season… except worse. With 11 games left and the Wild 9 points out of the final wild card spot in the West, the playoffs are pretty much out of reach.

Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / February 2, 2024

Brock Faber Is About To Get Paid

If Biggie and Puff were right, Brock Faber is about to have a whole lot mo' problems. If the Minnesota Wild can’t pull off a miracle run to the playoffs, Faber’s Calder Trophy watch might become the main event for fans as the season winds down.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 8, 2024

Calder Trophy odds: Who could catch up to Bedard this month?

Connor Bedard may still be the favorite to win the NHL's Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year, but these opponents could give him a run for his money.

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

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NHL News / Yardbarker / December 4, 2023

NHL futures: Can anyone catch Connor Bedard in the Calder Trophy odds?

You don't have to be a fan of the Chicago Blackhawks to know that Connor Bedard is having a very good rookie season. Bedard is more than living up to the hype.

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Marco Rossi scores twice, Wild stuff Blackhawks

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

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