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John Hynes’s extension proves his value to the Wild’s culture

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.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16
Wild GM Bill Guerin declares ‘everything is fine’ despite Quinn Hughes rejecting bigger contract than Cale Makar

Wild GM Bill Guerin declares ‘everything is fine’ despite Quinn Hughes rejecting bigger contract than Cale Makar

On Wednesday, the new NHL collective bargaining agreement took effect. In the new agreement, the maximum length of contracts when re-signing with a team moves from eight years to just seven years.

John Hynes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15
Wild lock up John Hynes after 1st playoff win in 11 years

Wild lock up John Hynes after 1st playoff win in 11 years

The Minnesota Wild are skating into the 2026-27 season with some momentum, after posting a playoff series win this past season. Minnesota is extending the contract of their head coach, John Hynes.

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

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?"

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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.

John Hynes News / Daily Faceoff / September 15
Wild sign head coach John Hynes to multi-year extension

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.

John Hynes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Wild Sign John Hynes To Multi-Year Contract Extension

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 / Yardbarker / September 14
NHL CBA changes take effect soon, altering contracts, schedule

NHL CBA changes will dramatically alter contracts, playoffs and schedule

The NHL is about to officially enter a new era. A new collective bargaining agreement takes effect Sept. 16, bringing changes that will be noticeable everywhere from contract negotiations to the regular-season schedule.

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 14
This could be the Wild's best lineup entering training camp

This could be the Wild's best lineup entering training camp

After a long and surprisingly quiet offseason, the Minnesota Wild will report to training camp this week. This year’s camp doesn’t have much suspense unless you count Quinn Hughes’s contract drama and the continued pursuit of Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12
Canucks' Quinn Hughes mistake is now the Wild's problem

Canucks' Quinn Hughes mistake is now the Wild's problem

Here’s the part of the Quinn Hughes story that deserves way more attention than it’s gotten. 

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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.

Mats Zuccarello News / Gone Puck Wild / September 12
Ranking the Wild’s options to replace Mats Zuccarello

Ranking the Wild’s options to replace Mats Zuccarello

The Minnesota Wild will open training camp next week, but their roster is anything but settled. While the group of players who will be on the roster doesn’t carry much suspense, how they will be utilized will be a key story, especially as the Wild looks to replace Mats Zuccarello.

Blake Coleman News / Gone Puck Wild / September 12
Blake Coleman has bigger shoes to fill than anyone expected for the Minnesota Wild

Blake Coleman has bigger shoes to fill than anyone expected for the Minnesota Wild

When the Minnesota Wild acquired Blake Coleman from the Calgary Flames in early July, the move was widely seen as a typical Bill Guerin addition. He brought in a two-time Stanley Cup champion who could add some physicality, penalty killing, and playoff experience to the middle six.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / September 11
Wild to open 7 days of training camp practices to the public

Wild to open 7 days of training camp practices to the public

The State of Hockey is ramping up for another season, and the Minnesota Wild are preparing to drop the puck on training camp in a matter of days. Wild training camp officially begins Thursday, Sept.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 11
3 Minnesota Wild Players Who Could Regress in 2026-27

3 Minnesota Wild Players Who Could Regress in 2026-27

The NHL offseason is finally starting to come to an end as training camps will be starting up in about a week and a half. The Minnesota Wild have yet to make any news regarding Quinn Hughes, but they do still have time.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / September 11
Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin has a ringing endorsement from Quinn Hughes

Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin has a ringing endorsement from Quinn Hughes

The Minnesota Wild’s negotiations with Quinn Hughes are the top story in the State of Hockey at the moment. But an interesting subplot has been their pursuit of Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / September 11
Nearly the entire 2026 US Hockey Hall of Fame class has Minnesota connections

Nearly the entire 2026 US Hockey Hall of Fame class has Minnesota connections

The 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has a lot of connections to Minnesota: one former Wild star, one Minnesotan, and two former Gophers. Former Gophers Amanda and Phil Kessel, along with Warroad native T.J.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / September 11
Why the Wild's Quinn Hughes isn't stressing about his next contract

Why the Wild's Quinn Hughes isn't stressing about his next contract

When Minnesota Wild superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes lays out the reasons he’s been slow getting to the negotiating table with GM Bill Guerin, it’s pretty legit.

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Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 10
The Plot Thickens on Quinn Hughes’ Contract Talks With Wild

The Plot Thickens on Quinn Hughes’ Contract Talks With Wild

Following Wednesday’s media tour in Las Vegas, there were several takeaways from players in attendance about some of the biggest storylines in the NHL.

Quinn Hughes News / Field Level Media / September 10
Wild D Quinn Hughes on new deal: 'Taking my time on everything'

Wild D Quinn Hughes on new deal: 'Taking my time on everything'

Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes insists he isn't feeling rushed to sign his next contract. Hughes addressed the issue on Wednesday as he heads into the final season of his six-year, $47.1 million deal.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Rumors / September 10
Quinn Hughes Comments on his Contract Situation with the Minnesota Wild

Quinn Hughes Comments on his Contract Situation with the Minnesota Wild

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Quinn Hughes is on the NHL/NHLPA media tour, and was obviously asked about his contract situation with the Minnesota Wild. “This is going to be done whenever I feel like it needs to be done.

Ryan Hartman News / Inside The Rink / September 9

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign Tanner Hartman

The Wheeling Nailers have announced that they’ve signed forward Tanner Hartman for the 2026-27 season. Tanner is the younger brother of Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman.

Damien Giroux News / Inside The Rink / September 9

ECHL: Zach Giroux Signs with KC Mavericks for 2026-27 Season

The Kansas City Mavericks announced that they’ve signed forward Zach Giroux for the upcoming season. The 2026-27 season marks Giroux’s first full professional season.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 6
3 Wild Players With Breakout Potential in 2026-27

3 Wild Players With Breakout Potential in 2026-27

The NHL regular season is under a month away, and the anticipation of a new season continues to rise as fans realize hockey is almost here. Outside of where their games will be broadcast this season, there hasn’t been much news regarding the Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / September 5
Inaugural Jessi Pierce Community Cup will honor the late Minnesota hockey personality

Inaugural Jessi Pierce Community Cup will honor the late Minnesota hockey personality

A hockey tournament is planned for this December in honor of beloved Minnesota hockey reporter and radio personality Jessi Pierce, who died earlier this year.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 2
Wild Fans Have New Network to Watch Games This Season

Wild Fans Have New Network to Watch Games This Season

The offseason is winding down and the news has been slow, but the Minnesota Wild made some news in regards to how to watch their games during the season along with five other teams on Wednesday morning, Sept.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Yardbarker / August 4
Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality

Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality

Vladimir Tarasenko did what he needed to do last season. It hasn't necessarily paid off.

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