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NHL Rumors: Have Wild and Quinn Hughes really started talking? Devils continue to be linked to Connor Hellebuyck

Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic: Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes said (last week) that the idea of possibly playing with his brothers in New Jersey versus re-signing with the Wild is not the reason that a contract extension hasn’t been worked out yet.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 19

Kirill Kaprizov could be the Wild’s best replacement for Mats Zuccarello

Kirill Kaprizov is still the face of the Minnesota Wild, but as he enters his seventh season in the NHL, he’ll be entering his first without Mats Zuccarello.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov drops Mats Zuccarello truth bomb after departure to Kings

The Minnesota Wild will look a little different this season, as one of their longtime players, Mats Zuccarello, left for the Los Angeles Kings in free agency on a one-year deal.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 3

Top five undersized NHL prospects to watch in 2026-27

All hail the short kings. NHL scouting departments have never been too kind to smaller prospects. The sport is viewed as a big-man’s game, and anyone who lacks a “six” prefix beside the height column on NHL.com simply isn’t good enough.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / August 18

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov named top-rated left winger in EA Sports NHL 27

One of the most dynamic players in the game today is being recognized in the virtual world. On Tuesday, EA Sports released the forward ratings for EA Sports NHL 27.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Kirill Kaprizov

The start of the NHL season is just over a month away, and that means days will go by a little faster now than they did a month ago. There still hasn’t been any big news related to the Minnesota Wild in relation to Quinn Hughes and his contract when this article was written, but hopefully that’ll come sooner rather than later.

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.

Patrick Kane's exit makes Dylan Larkin's Red Wings problem even worse

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Minnesota Wild’s Danila Yurov on NHL Debut, Kaprizov’s Guidance & Stanley Cup Dreams

Russian forward Danila Yurov had a strong rookie season in the league with the Minnesota Wild, after the franchise selected him 24th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / July 8

Flyers’ Original Plan Was to Go All-In on Kirill Kaprizov

The Philadelphia Flyers are awaiting the Anaheim Ducks’ decision on whether or not they’ll match the offer sheet they placed on Leo Carlsson last Friday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

At this rate, will any good players reach NHL free agency? The question may seem hyperbolic, but the general consensus is that this is a weak free agent class.

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Gavin McKenna excited to potentially play with Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews

Morgan Rielly's agent submits trade list for Maple Leafs defenseman

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most goals by NHL franchise' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday night, and we already saw one team advance to the conference finals as the Carolina Hurricanes improved their postseason winning streak to eight consecutive games.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup might finally be within reach for the Wild. There are two players on the roster who are making it possible.

Wild defeat Stars, advance to second round

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

Cam York on stick throw celebration: 'I don't want a lawsuit'

Kraken's Jessica Campbell to explore options this summer

Mammoth return home with season on line vs. resilient Golden Knights

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / April 28

Kirill Kaprizov directs Wild to 3-2 series edge over Stars

Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Stars 4-2 in Game 5 of their Western Conference First Round series Tuesday night in Dallas.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 6

Patrick Kane becomes scapegoat in loss to Wild

Patrick Kane goes from hero to scapegoat in loss to Wild

Detroit Red Wings right winger Patrick Kane was almost the hero in Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Wild.

Kirill Kaprizov's hat trick lifts Wild, accelerates Red Wings' slide

Buffalo Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest postseason drought in NHL history

Which NHL mascot needs a total rebrand?

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Wild Can Handle Kaprizov’s Day-to-Day Injury; Need Him Healthy for the Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild finally dug themselves out of the slump they’d been in the past week with an overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, Mar.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Out Day-To-Day

The Minnesota Wild won’t have their superstar winger on Thursday night. Kirill Kaprizov is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury sustained in the team’s last game against the Chicago Blackhawks per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Minnesota Wild announced Thursday that forward Kirill Kaprizov would not play in the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Report: European teams tell NHL they won't play in 2028 World Cup if Russia is involved

Several European countries have informed the NHL if Russia is allowed to play in the 2028 World Cup, they would not participate.

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Kirill Kaprizov becomes Wild’s all-time goal leader

Kirill Kaprizov made history Tuesday night, scoring his 220th career regular-season goal and passing Marian Gaborik for the most in Minnesota Wild franchise history.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Fluke Incident Caused Kaprizov Negotiations To Take a Dramatic Turn

Just weeks ago, the Minnesota Wild weren’t sure whether Kirill Kaprizov’s future would be in Minnesota. According to league insiders, Minnesota questioned if money would even matter — or if the star winger already had his eye on playing somewhere else.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

What Kaprizov’s Contract Means For the Minnesota Wild

It’s finally done, the Minnesota Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov officially signed an eight-year, $136 million extension on Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, prior to their final home preseason game against the Winnipeg Jets that night.

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / September 30

Wild's Kaprizov becomes highest-paid player, but it won't last

Wild's Kirill Kaprizov becomes NHL's highest-paid player, but title won't last

The Minnesota Wild finally managed to get their best player — forward Kirill Kaprizov — signed to a new long-term contract extension on Tuesday, signing him to a max-term eight-year contract worth $136M.

Wild veteran winger out 'minimum' of seven to eight weeks

Rangers winger may miss initial roster, but still has a role to play

Maple Leafs could have surprise player on opening night lineup

Maple Leafs made the right move by extending Anthony Stolarz

Insider reveals Maple Leafs' plan to replace Mitch Marner

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30