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Charlie Stramel's strong preseason could make him the Wild's big trade chip

Charlie Stramel made his unofficial debut for the Minnesota Wild in their preseason game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, but Wild general manager Bill Guerin may have spent his summer trying not to make it happen.

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This Wild prospect can allow them to be creative with their center conundrum

Charlie Stramel could give the Wild some center-ice depth, but is he ready for the NHL?

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 1

Report: Wild’s director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett leaves team

The Minnesota Wild look to be losing one of the most highly-regarded scouts in hockey, as the team’s director of amateur scouting, Judd Brackett, appears

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 7

Wild sign college star Charlie Stramel; will join the team next season

The Minnesota Wild officially signed 2023 first-round pick Charlie Stramel to a three-year contract on Monday. Stramel suffered a broken ankle during his final season at Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament, so he won't join the Wild until next season.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Wild sign 2023 first-round pick to 3-year contract

The Minnesota Wild are preparing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota’s successful trade for Quinn Hughes has them in position to potentially make a run out of the Western Conference.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Wild sign Charlie Stramel to three-year, entry-level contract

The Minnesota Wild have announced that they’ve signed prospect center Charlie Stramel to a three-year, entry-level contract. Stramel’s contract will begin in the 2026-27 season.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Minnesota Wild Sign Charlie Stramel

According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild have signed collegiate prospect Charlie Stramel to his entry-level contract. The Wild later confirmed the news.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 29

Top Wild prospect Charlie Stramel suffers broken ankle in NCAA Tournament

Michigan State center Charlie Stramel, the consensus top prospect in the Minnesota Wild organization, broke his ankle in the first period of the Spartans' season-ending loss to Wisconsin on Saturday.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / February 1

There's a New Team Atop Power Rankings Heading into 1 vs. 2 Showdown

One week removed from Penn State's double hat trick, Michigan State's Charlie Stramel gave the Nittany Lions a taste of their own medicine with a hat trick and his third and game-winning goal in overtime to boost the Spartans 5-4 over Penn State in overtime during their high-profile outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.

NHL News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / January 31

Beaver Stadium Shines for Hockey, but Michigan State Spoils Penn State's Party

Michigan State spoiled Penn State's outdoor hockey carnival Saturday, as Charlie Stramel scored a hat trick, including the game-winner in overtime, to lift the Spartans over the Nittany Lions 5-4.

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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.

NHL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 31

Stramel's Hat Trick, OT Goal Leads MSU Past Penn State Outdoors

It was Charlie Stramel's day during Michigan State's outdoor game at Penn State inside Beaver Stadium. The announced attendance for Saturday's game was 74,575, and all those people got to see the second-ranked Spartans take down No.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 16

Michigan State Hockey Escapes With Critical Victory at Wisconsin

Michigan State hockey needed this one. The fourth-ranked Spartans held on late for a huge win on the road at No. 2 Wisconsin, 4-3, surviving a strong third period of the Badgers and a late push to tie the game.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 8

MSU Hockey Completes Sweep of Penn State with Dominant 5-0 Win

EAST LANSING, Mich. — No. 1 Michigan State dominated No. 3 Penn State during a 5-0 victory at Munn Ice Arena on Saturday evening. MSU (7-1 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) led 3-0 after two periods and was able to cruise to the end.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 27, 2025

MSU Stunned by Cornell in First Round of NCAA Tournament

TOLDEO, Ohio -- The Michigan State Spartans arrived in Toledo, Ohio as the No. 2 overall seed, drawing a feisty Cornell squad from the ECAC for their first-round matchup .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 22, 2025

Spartans Forward Conference Honors

The No. 2 Michigan State Spartans (19-3-2) saw one of their star players take home a major conference award this week after his performance in last Saturday's 4-1 win over hated rival, No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 19, 2025

Watch: Michigan State Hockey F Charlie Stramel Speaks After Win Over Michigan

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- No. 1 Michigan State conquered No. 10 Michigan on Saturday night, redeeming its overtime loss to the Wolverines the night before.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 18, 2025

No. 1 Michigan State Avenges OT Loss With 4-1 Statement Win Against No. 10 Michigan

EAST LANSING, MIch. -- No. 1 Michigan State hockey cruised to a 4-0 victory over No. 10 Michigan at Munn Ice Arena on Saturday, redeeming its overtime loss to the Wolverines in Ann Arbor the night before.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 2, 2025

Watch: Michigan State F Charlie Stramel Speaks After Win Over Wisconsin

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- No. 1 Michigan State pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind win over Wisconsin on Thursday, one that was largely thanks to junior forward Charlie Stramel.

Minnesota Wild News / The Rink Live / July 10, 2024

Rosemount native Charlie Stramel determined to prove Wild were right about him

Charlie Stramel knows the haters are talking. He grew up in the age of social media, and while he has done a pretty good job steering clear of some of the negative things being said about him online, it’s virtually impossible for him to avoid all of it.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 25, 2024

Minnesota Wild’s Best Draft Choices for 13th Overall

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is just days away, and everyone is wondering who their team will pick. The Minnesota Wild can always get better in every area

Minnesota Wild News / The Rink Live / June 21, 2024

Minnesota Wild keeping the faith in Charlie Stramel as he switches from Badgers to Spartans

ST. PAUL – With the 2024 NHL Draft fast approaching, Minnesota Wild director of player development Judd Brackett admitted that center is a position the team is looking as as they ponder the 13th pick, and beyond.

Minnesota Wild News / The Rink Live / April 8, 2024

Wild draft pick Charlie Stramel transferring to Michigan State for his junior season

EAST LANSING, Mich. In the not-too-distant future, Charlie Stramel hopes to earn a living playing hockey in a green sweater. Perhaps he figured that training for pro hockey by wearing a green sweater to play college hockey was the way to go.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3, 2024

Wild prospect Charlie Stramel enters transfer portal

Transfer season has arrived in the NCAA with several players applying for transfers daily. Among the list of players who entered Wednesday is Wild prospect Charlie Stramel, per Brad Elliott Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald.

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Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / December 14, 2023

Charlie Stramel Just Showed Why He Can't Be Written Off

Charlie Stramel was going to need a fast start to this season to dispel the doubts that came with the Minnesota Wild picking him 21st overall in the 2023 NHL Draft.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / December 12, 2023

Minnesota Wild Prospect Report: Stramel, Öhgren, & Wallstedt

As the winter chill settles in and the holiday season approaches, hockey enthusiasts have their eyes fixed on more than just festive decorations and snowfall.