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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 16
John Hynes’s extension proves his value to the Wild’s culture
The Minnesota Wild announced that they agreed to a multi-year contract extension with John Hynes on Tuesday and it may have generated some mixed feelings.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
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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 / Daily Faceoff / September 15
Wild sign head coach John Hynes to multi-year extension
The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with head coach John Hynes, the club announced Tuesday morning. Hynes, 51, has served as the head coach in Minnesota for the past three seasons, guiding the Wild to the playoffs in the last two, and was slated to coach the final year of his contract in 2026-27.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Wild Sign John Hynes To Multi-Year Contract Extension
09/15/26: The Wild have now announced that Hynes has signed a multi-year extension with the club, confirming Russo’s report that any deal would likely be made official “as training camp approaches.” The Wild are set to begin camp on Thursday.
Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / August 27
A Wild extension would put even more pressure on John Hynes
All eyes are focused on the Minnesota Wild’s contract negotiations with Quinn Hughes, but another important negotiation that is happening behind the scenes involves head coach John Hynes. Hynes is entering the final year of his contract and it feels like a big year as the Wild have championship-level expectations.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / August 26
Report: Wild nearing extension for head coach John Hynes
The Wild are reportedly nearing an extension for head coach John Hynes, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo. “The Wild are closing in on extending coach John Hynes, who is entering the final year of his contract, per league sources who are speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss non-public negotiations,” Russo reported on Tuesday.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 25
Minnesota Wild Nearing Extension With John Hynes
The Minnesota Wild are “closing in on extending” head coach John Hynes, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic. Hynes is entering the final year of his contract but it appears Minnesota isn’t going to have him coach with just a single season left on his deal.
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 / Daily Faceoff / July 25
The five biggest unresolved storylines of the 2026 NHL offseason
It’s debatable when exactly NHL GMs are safe to tape those “Gone Fishing” signs to their doors, but we’re close to that point. Give or take 95 percent of the offseason roster turnover happens before July is up.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 18
Wild coach John Hynes makes bold Quinn Hughes contract declaration
Quinn Hughes has been eligible to sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild for nearly three weeks, and although no deal has been finalized yet, head coach John Hynes is confident the superstar defenseman will re-up in the State of Hockey.
Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / June 15
Wild make a coaching change, but not the one fans wanted 
While Greg Cronin departed the Minnesota Wild organization, John Hynes continues to stick around despite last year's collapse.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 2
Bruce Boudreau takes parting shot at outgoing Canucks management group
More than three years after his emotional exit from Vancouver, Bruce Boudreau still isn’t shy about sharing his thoughts on the Canucks organization. Appearing
Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / May 20
Bill Guerin has made up his mind about John Hynes’ future as Wild head coach…for now
Despite a heartbreaking exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin says John Hynes is the right coach to lead the team entering next season.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Wild coach John Hynes looks on the bright side after brutal collapse vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild found themselves on the brink of elimination in Game 5 of their Western Conference second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night — and they acted like it in the first period.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4
Are Avalanche, Wild set to deliver more 'helter-skelter' hockey after Game 1 thriller?
Defense disappeared in Game 1 of a second-round contest between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild on Sunday night.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4
What Wild coach John Hynes said about ‘helter-skelter’ 15-goal Game 1 vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche teamed up for an instant classic in Game 1 of their second-round Western Conference series at Ball Arena on Sunday night, but it was John Hynes’ team that came up short, losing 9-6 when the dust settled in Denver.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23
John Hynes delivers encouraging message to Wild rookie after back-breaking Game 3 penalty
The Minnesota Wild had plenty of things to blame their Game 3 loss against the Dallas Stars on, with their dreadful 1-for-7 powerplay performance being one of them.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30
Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing
The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.
Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 6, 2025
Wild Defenseman Not Happy with John Hynes After Being Scratched
The Minnesota Wild are in free fall. No. They don’t deserve that. Free fall is freeing – exhilarating. The Minnesota Wild are coming apart at the seams.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / November 26, 2024
Brian Murphy: A year after bottoming out, the Wild have matured into a true force under John Hynes
There was no black bunting hanging in the Wild dressing room, no hangdog expressions on weary faces and no hangups about hanging 44 shots on the NHL’s best team despite their latest loss to a longtime nemesis.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 25, 2024
Wild’s John Hynes Demands Intensity & Change in Training Camp
Now that the Minnesota Wild training camp for the 2024-25 season has gotten underway, we’ve been able to see what type of coach John Hynes is when he’s able to train with his team without the added pressure of a started season and also trying to work with a team who’s previous coach was relieved of his duties.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11, 2024
USA Hockey adds Wild head coach to 4 Nations coaching staff
After serving as the head coach for this year’s World Championship, Wild bench boss John Hynes will be back behind a Team USA bench next year.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 23, 2024
Wild’s John Hynes Did All He Could With the Team He Had
This season clearly ended in disappointment for the Minnesota Wild, even before the final game, due to their postseason elimination a week before. While
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 19, 2024
Wild’s John Hynes named coach for USA at 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship
The United States has named the man who will lead the team into the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship. On Friday, USA Hockey announced Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes will be the bench boss for Team USA at the upcoming tournament in Czechia.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 10, 2024
Watch: Wild get OT winner thanks to most aggressive gamble of season
The Wild are doing everything they can to cling to their slim playoff hopes, and they managed to get a huge 4-3 overtime win against the Predators — one of the teams they are chasing — on Sunday.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18, 2023
What are the Minnesota Wild thankful for this holiday season?
Head coach John Hynes has helped the Wild turn their season around.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 4, 2023
Is the 'new coach bump' real for the Minnesota Wild?
In the three games the Minnesota Wild have played since firing head coach Dean Evason on Nov. 27, the team has looked completely different.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / November 28, 2023
Is John Hynes the long-term solution for the Minnesota Wild?
Dean Evason is out as the head coach of the Minnesota Wild after a seven-game losing streak has them down in 30th place in the league. In is John Hynes to replace him, as general manager Bill Guerin still looks to keep this season alive for the Wild. Is Hynes the answer beyond this season?
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