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Wild coach drops truth bomb ahead of critical Game 5 vs. Golden Knights

Although the Minnesota Wild were unable to take a 3-1 stranglehold on their first-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights at home in Game 4, head coach John Hynes is happy with how things are going ahead of a crucial Game 5 on the strip on Tuesday.

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Golden Knights seek upper hand vs. Wild after Game 4 OT win

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes says it's "business as usual" for his team as it heads to Las Vegas for Game 5 of its first-round matchup with the Pacific Division champion Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.

NHL News / SinBin / April 19

What Bruce Cassidy And John Hynes See As Their Opponent’s Biggest Strength In First Round Series

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) On a nightly basis in the NHL, most teams and coaches are uber-focused on playing the best style for themselves and almost ignoring the opponent.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 12

Playoff race pressure on after Wild lay egg in loss in Flames

The Minnesota Wild's 4-2 loss to the Calgary Flames Friday night could come back to bite them as they look to clinch a playoff spot. With only two games to go, the Wild are tied with the St.

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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 / NHL Rumors / April 9

Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek nearing return for Wild

Wes Crosby: Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev left towards the end of the third period after taking a puck to the face. Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: Gabriel Landeskog continues to practice with the Colorado Avalanche but he won’t be ready to return this week.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 8

Wild's John Hynes gives hopeful updates on Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek

The Minnesota Wild are down to four games left in the regular season and it is only a matter of time before Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek are back

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 17

Wild coach John Hynes provides injury updates on Brodin, Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek

In the midst of a late-season slump, the Minnesota Wild would benefit from getting a few players back from injury in the immediate future. That unfortunately doesn't appear to be happening for head coach John Hynes.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 6

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 26

Wild seek to reverse recent fortunes in clash vs. Blackhawks

The Minnesota Wild are struggling to regain their footing after losing five of their past six games ahead of their visit on Sunday to the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

Missing key players, Wild try to slow down Oilers' stars

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes relayed a message from injured star forward Kirill Kaprizov heading into Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. "He's bored," Hynes said.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 30

A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Western team

A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Western Conference team

As another year nears an end, the NHL season is rocking. Before Jan. 1, we graded every Western Conference team's 2024 portion of the season — take a bow, Vegas Golden Knights.

...and for for every Eastern team

Blackhawks hope to turn things around against Blues on Winter Classic stage

Jonathan Toews explains his absence, doesn’t rule out NHL return

Penguins place this former No. 4 overall pick on waivers

A big Elias Pettersson trade was reportedly rejected by the Canucks

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / November 26

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31

Wild return from winning road trip to battle Lightning

Nearly 10 games into their new season, the Minnesota Wild find themselves in a battle at the top of the NHL's Central Division. Coach John Hynes' club seems to be up to the task.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / October 23

Minnesota seeks to continue Wild start, faces Lightning

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes would probably like to expound on how resilient his club is and how it battles back from a goal or two down. Problem is, he can't so far.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

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

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.

Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Declan Chisholm

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

John Hynes named Team USA assistant coach for 4 Nations Face-Off

On Tuesday, USA Hockey announced that John Hynes has been added as an assistant coach for Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Hynes is the first assistant named to the Team USA staff.

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 the most aggressive gamble

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.

NHL hits Flyers HC with a heavy punishment following his outburst

Avalanche winger requires hip surgery, will be out for the season

Devils recall former first-round pick from his conditioning stint

Key veteran nearing return for Penguins

Blackhawks sign intriguing prospect

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 5, 2024

How Has John Hynes Done so far as Minnesota Wild Head Coach?

It’s been over two months since the Minnesota Wild decided to fire their former head coach, Dean Evason, and hire their current coach, John Hynes. Since that day they’ve played 30 games and have a record of 16-13-1 over that time.

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.

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

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.

NHL power rankings: Coaching change may be just what the Wild needed

Coyotes’ future could be a hot topic at upcoming Board of Governors meeting

Jets sign this former fifth overall pick to a three-year contract extension

Can anyone catch Connor Bedard in the Calder Trophy odds?

IIHF is mandating neck protection for all levels of competition

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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The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / November 28, 2023

John Hynes Making Nashville Return Sooner Than Expected

When the 2023 NHL season began with former Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes still unemployed, the expectation was the 48-year-old would take a year off from coaching before interviewing for another job in 2024.