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As the league prepares for the long Olympic break, the trade market will freeze. A return to action will see a race towards the trade deadline, forcing teams to decide on the direction of their franchise.

Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2

Jesper Wallstedt Trade Proposal to Senators Would 'Blow Minds'

It would take a monster return for the Minnesota Wild to trade their standout rookie goaltender, Jesper Wallstedt. The Great Wall of St. Paul has been a valiant replacement for Marc-Andre Fleury this season, and the duo of him and Filip Gustavsson could be a force for Minnesota in a tough Central Division.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2

Could One More Oilers Trade Correct 2021 Draft-Day Mistake?

The Edmonton Oilers have had a tough time against the Minnesota Wild in 2025-26, and a big part of that has been the play of young goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, who stopped 72 of 75 shots across two road wins at Rogers Place.

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Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / February 2

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Wallstedt’s Trade Rumors, Secondary Scoring & More

The Olympic break is just a few days away, and the Minnesota Wild have just two games left before they’re off for nearly a month. They’re looking to keep the winning going after taking down the Edmonton Oilers 7-3 on Saturday, Jan.

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Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

Wild: 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Jesper Wallstedt

Could the Minnesota Wild really explore moving Jesper Wallstedt at the trade deadline? The rookie goaltender took the State of Hockey by storm this season, but a recent cold streak has him surrendering starts to his tandem mate, Filip Gustavsson.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Three best fits if the Wild trade goaltender Jesper Wallstedt

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 29

NHL Trade Watch: Panarin Hurdles, Wallstedt Chatter, McMann to Oilers

The NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner, and because of that, the rumour mill is heating up. With teams using this final stretch of games before the Olympic break to figure out their direction, chatter has picked up.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

The Canadiens Need to Pursue Jesper Wallstedt

Goaltending has been one of the few areas where the Montreal Canadiens still lack long-term certainty. While the organization is clearly moving in the right direction overall, the crease remains a question mark, not just for this season, but for the years to come.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Why the Ottawa Senators Should Be Calling About Jesper Wallstedt

If the Minnesota Wild are open to moving Jesper Wallstedt, the Ottawa Senators should be on the phone. Elite goaltending prospects rarely become available, and when they do, the asking price is steep for a reason.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Why would the Wild trade Jesper Wallstedt?

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday’s episode of 32 Thoughts that Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt’s name has been thrown around in trade rumors, suggesting that GM Bill Guerin is willing to go all-in after acquiring Quinn Hughes in a trade earlier in the season.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Wild Trading Wallstedt for O’Reilly or Wright Could Make Sense

A shocking trade candidate has emerged out of the blue. Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was on fire to start the 2025–26 campaign, even placing second in NHL.com’s midseason Calder Trophy poll.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 27

Wild rumors: Why Minnesota is open to trading top young goaltender

The Minnesota Wild have gotten strong goaltending from the Swedish tandem of Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt in 2025-26, and the pair will both represent their country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan next month.

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Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / January 27

Report: Minnesota Open to Trading Emerging Star Jesper Wallstedt

The Minnesota Wild are open to trading emerging star goaltender Jesper Wallstedt if the right deal comes along. The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman have echoed this over the past few days.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Minnesota Wild Open To Trading Jesper Wallstedt

The Minnesota Wild “would be open to dealing” top young netminder Jesper Wallstedt “if the right deal comes along,” The Athletic’s Michael Russo reported today.

Minnesota Wild News / Dose.ca / January 26

Jesper Wallstedt would be available: An ideal target for the habs, but…

Jesper Wallstedt is 23 years old… and has enormous potential. He’s starting to prove himself in the National Hockey League: the goalie is having a good season with the Wild and we’re seeing just how talented he is.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 26

Should the Wild trade goalie Jesper Wallstedt for a top-6 forward?

Bill Guerin and the Wild might have a fascinating decision to make on both sides of the Olympic roster freeze, prior to the NHL's March 6 trade deadline.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Fleury Now Wild’s Plan B in Wallstedt Trade Scenario?

The Minnesota Wild may have an unexpected contingency plan if trade talks involving top goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt heat up before the deadline.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / January 16

Edmonton Oilers stung by brilliance of New York Islanders goalie in 1–0 defeat

The Edmonton Oilers returned home following a quick two-game road trip, to take on the New York Islanders. After celebrating captain Connor McDavid’s 29th birthday in Nashville, the Oilers seemingly brought some of that mild southern weather home with them.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9

Wild thankful to be home, ready to put Islanders to test

Jesper Wallstedt and his teammates on the Minnesota Wild are happy to be home. "(I want to) just sleep in my bed, play some computer games and just hang out and play in front of our fans again," the 23-year-old goaltender said.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

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Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / December 22

Jesper Wallstedt's Wild Journey to Becoming an NHL Star

This season in Minnesota has been wild in every sense of the word. The Wild opened the year viewed by many as a fringe playoff team, a group hovering somewhere between respectable and dangerous.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 14

Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt looks like the young star goalie many expected he’d be

As we’re taught at a very young age, patience is a virtue, and that good things come to those who wait. At one point, there was a growing amount of impatience with Jesper Wallstedt.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 3

Jesper Wallstedt's unbelievable run continues with another Wild shutout

Jesper Wallstedt's incredible, historic, out-of-nowhere run continued on Tuesday night with yet another shutout victory for the Minnesota Wild. And this time, their emerging star of a rookie goaltender did it against the team that famously passed on him in the draft four years ago.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 2

Jesper Wallstedt makes Oilers pay posting 33-save shutout in 1-0 Wild win: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

It was the most obvious shutout in NHL history. You could see it coming a mile away. Four years after the Edmonton Oilers passed on drafting him in the first round, Jesper Wallstedt made them pay, stopping all 33 shots he faced in the Minnesota Wild’s 1-0 win Tuesday night.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 2

Scenes From Morning Skate: Oilers get first look at Jesper Wallstedt as Wild roll into town

The Edmonton Oilers host the Minnesota Wild tonight at Rogers Place, and here’s the simple truth: this is a casually quiet must-win game. Not because everything falls apart if they don’t.