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The Minnesota Wild have Filip Gustavsson locked up through next season at $3.75 million. He also has a five-team no-trade clause in his contract, so he’s going nowhere anytime soon.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 7

Minnesota Wild Upgrade Contract of AHL Goalie Due to Quiet Jesper Wallstedt Injury

The Minnesota Wild announced on Tuesday that they were signing AHL goalie Dylan Ferguson to a one-year, two-way contract that is good for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Wild Reassign Travis Boyd, Jesper Wallstedt

The Wild have returned forward Travis Boyd and goaltender Jesper Wallstedt to AHL Iowa, per the team’s public relations staff. The move leaves them with

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL 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?

NHL News / Bring Me The News / December 21

Wild get blown out by Jets, lose fourth straight

Jesper Wallstedt struggled in net as five different skaters scored for the Winnipeg Jets in a 5-0 Wild loss — their fourth straight — Saturday night in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Nikolaj Ehlers started the onslaught for the Jets (24-10-1) with a power-play goal 6 minutes, 51 seconds into the first period.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

3 Takeaways From Wild’s Loss to Golden Knights

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Vegas Golden Knights in the second back-to-back game for both teams. The Wild were coming off a big win over the Philadelphia Flyers but announced shortly before the game that Jesper Wallstedt would be in the net for the first time this season.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14

Wild place Jakub Lauko on IR following win over Flyers

The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Jakub Lauko on injured reserve just a few hours after he left the team’s Saturday game against Philadelphia with a lower-body injury.

Kirill Kaprizov takes charge as Wild bounce back vs. Flyers

Wild claim Oilers defenceman Travis Dermott on waivers

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3

Wild Recall Liam Ohgren, Jesper Wallstedt

The Wild have recalled top prospects Liam Ohgren and Jesper Wallstedt from AHL Iowa ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Canucks, per a team release. The

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / December 2

Big Day To Be Red Wings Goalie Prospect

Monday was a big day to be a Detroit Red Wings goaltending prospect. But it might not be as big as it was originally appearing for Sebastian Cossa. Getting the recall from the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins on an emergency basis, 2021 first-round pick Cossa was practicing with the Red Wings on Monday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Great Goalie Usurpers 2024-25: Five backups who could steal starting jobs

Which current backup or 1B puck-stoppers have the best chance to swoop in and swipe starting duty this season?

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The 'Sports teams whose name does not end in the letter S' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Wild’s Goaltending Future is in Wallstedt’s Hands

The Minnesota Wild set up their defensive future earlier this offseason when they announced Brock Faber’s contract extension, and yesterday, Monday, Oct.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / October 7

Wild sign G Jesper Wallstedt to 2-year, $4.4M extension

The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Jesper Wallstedt to a two-year, $4.4-million contract extension Monday, three days before the team begins its 2024-25 season at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Minnesota Wild sign Jesper Wallstedt to two-year, $2.2 million AAV contract

Minnesota Wild announced that they have extended goaltender Jesper Wallstedt to a two-year contract worth $4.4 million. According to details of the contract, Wallstedt will get paid $2.2 million on an average annual value (AAV).

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / October 6

Report: Wild Bringing Extra Goalie Into Season

The Minnesota Wild are likely heading into the 2024-25 season carrying a bit of an odd roster. According to Michael Russo of the Athletic, the Wild will carry three goalies for a lot of the year; Filip Gustavsson, Marc-Andre Fleury, and rookie Jesper Wallstedt.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Top prospects expected to make Wild roster

Minnesota is expected to maintain top prospects Liam Ohgren and Jesper Wallstedt on their opening night roster, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Timothy Liljegren demotion has Maple Leafs revisiting trade talks

Blue Jackets to sign veteran right winger

Blackhawks recall nine players

Trio of Blackhawks players to begin season on IR

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Offseason checklist for the Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have a few moves they can make this offseason as they try to retool a foundation for success.

Veteran Jets center expected to test free agency

Canadiens prospect’s future with the club could be in doubt

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Stanley Cup droughts' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 18, 2024

Wild’s Marc-André Fleury Returns for One Final Season

The Minnesota Wild officially announced yesterday that they re-signed veteran and future Hall of Fame goaltender Marc-André Fleury, also known as “Flower,” to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million, about $1 million less than his prior contract.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16, 2024

Minnesota Wild send two players to AHL affiliate

Minnesota Wild reassign two players, including a top goaltending prospect

The Wild reassigned two players ahead of its last game of the season.

Wild’s Kaprizov Took Charge in Win Over Kings

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / April 6, 2024

Missing the Playoffs is a Good Thing for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild are out of the playoffs. Even though technically they have a 0.5% chance, it isn’t going to happen. While that sucks for everyone from the players to the fans, there are some built-in advantages that the Wild can take advantage of.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 6, 2024

Minnesota Wild recall goaltender Jesper Wallstedt from Iowa AHL

Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced Saturday that the club has recalled Jesper Wallstedt from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / April 6, 2024

MN Wild Recall Goalie

With an upcoming road trip, the Minnesota Wild announced that they have recalled goalie Jesper Wallstedt from the Iowa Wild. He will travel with the team on the five-game trip before one more home game to close out the 2023-24 season.

Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / January 14, 2024

An Apology Letter to Jesper Wallstedt

Hey there! I can imagine how you might feel after that game in Dallas, so I wanted to make sure that you know just how beloved you already are in Minnesota.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 11, 2024

Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington nearing return, Minnesota Wild prospect Jesper Wallstedt lit up in big league debut, and more

A debut, a return, and the Los Angeles Kings on a slide, what could be better? This is an NHL Notebook, where we look at other happenings from the league that may or may not be related to the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / January 10, 2024

Stars spoil Jesper Wallstedt's Wild debut in net

The Wild couldn't generate much offense Wednesday night at American Airlines Center and that didn't help Jesper Wallstedt while making his debut in net. Seven different skaters scored for the Dallas Stars in their 7-2 victory over the Wild Wednesday in Dallas.