Blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes is perfect for Wild

Minnesota Wild's blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes comes at perfect time

The Minnesota Wild now own the rights to the best Friday night news dump in NHL history.

Canucks' trade of Hughes highlights Vancouver's failure

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

Penguins' goalie depth has an opportunity to flourish after Jarry trade

Analyzing the Oilers' goalie trade and a scouting report on Spencer Stastney

NHL trade: Thoughts from the media on the Oilers-Penguins deal

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The Edmonton Oilers run for home, but run into a Wallstedt they could have had and get shut out 1–0

Following arguably their best performance of the season against the Seattle Kraken, the Edmonton Oilers returned home on Tuesday night. Opening a five-game homestand against the Minnesota Wild, following up with another strong game was paramount.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Wild recall two players, send David Spacek to AHL

The 21-year-old made Minnesota’s roster out of training camp, but playing time was hard to come by.

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 18

Zuccarello's absence could lead to an improved roster spot for Wild rookie

Can Liam Ohgren earn a spot in the top-six in the veteran's absence?

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Wild recall eight players as Black Aces

According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have recalled eight players to serve as Black Aces for the team’s playoff run. The players are forwards Travis Boyd, Brendan Gaunce, Hunter Haight, Ben Jones, and Liam Ohgren, defensemen Cameron Crotty and Carson Lambos, and goaltender Samuel Hlavaj.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Wild recall top prospect under emergency conditions

The Minnesota Wild have recalled top wing prospect Liam Ohgren under emergency conditions. The move comes after an unnamed member of the Wild fell sick, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1

Wild recall David Jiricek, reassign Marat Khusnutdinov and Liam Ohgren

The Minnesota Wild have recalled defenseman David Jiricek and reassigned forwards Marat Khusnutdinov and Liam Ohgren. The moves clear space for winger Gustav Nyquist, who Minnesota acquired from the Nashville Predators for a second-round pick on Saturday morning.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Minnesota Wild recall Liam Ohgren, Devin Shore

With many players returning to practice today for their respective teams, a few previously reassigned before the 4 Nations Face-Off break will be recalled.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 30

Ohgren, Shore score first goals, Fleury picks up 76th shutout in Wild win over Canadiens

Two Minnesota Wild skaters scored their first goals of the season and legendary goalie Marc-Andre Fleury pitched the 76th shutout of his career and got a big ovation in a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Things slowly starting to turn around on injury front for Wild

Things are beginning to turn around, albeit slowly.

Wild forward lands on IR after getting elbowed in the head by Connor McDavid

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Most 20-goal NHL seasons' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3, 2024

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

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15, 2024

Wild recall young winger on emergency basis amid rash of injuries

The Wild needed an extra forward. They’ve now made that move.

Wild place veteran winger on IR, out 3-4 weeks

Wild cornerstone's next deal will be very expensive for Minnesota

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5, 2024

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, 2024

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

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 14, 2024

Minnesota Wild’s Liam Ohgren Scores First NHL Goal

Liam Ohgren made his NHL debut against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday (April 12) and was held to two shots in 14:07 of ice time. But that slump was shortlived, as he had himself a night against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday recording his first NHL goal, assist, and multipoint game.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 12, 2024

Liam Ohgren to make NHL debut for Minnesota Wild on Friday

The Minnesota Wild announced on Friday that forward Liam Ohgren is expected to make his NHL debut against the Vegas Golden Knights. Ohgren was recalled

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10, 2024

Minnesota Wild recall former first-round winger

The Minnesota Wild are recalling winger prospect Liam Ohgren.

Tij Iginla is drawing serious attention from scouts ahead of 2024 NHL Draft

Crosby, McDavid, Makar shine as NHLPA releases its 2023-24 Player Poll

What’s at Stake in the NHL: How Sharks could clinch No. 1 in draft lottery Wednesday

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1, 2024

Top Wild prospect arrives from Sweden, will finish year in AHL

Top Wild prospect arrives from Sweden, will finish season in AHL

The 20-year-old was the 19th overall selection in the 2022 draft and is a consensus top-three prospect in the Minnesota system alongside netminder Jesper Wallstedt and Russian winger Danila Yurov.

Wild forward expected to have season-ending surgery

Minnesota Wild forward could be facing second suspension of season

Around the NHL: Minnesota Wild pull the goaltender in overtime again, Auston Matthews scored his 60th goal, and more!

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