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Wild’s Nico Sturm to miss 6-8 weeks, back surgery likely

Wild’s Nico Sturm to miss 6-8 weeks, back surgery likely

Nico Sturm suffered a back injury early in training camp, and the Wild center landed on injured reserve on Tuesday. After being noncommittal about his

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / October 9
After Eichel and McDavid sign for less, did the Wild get a bad deal for Kaprizov?

After Eichel and McDavid sign for less, did the Wild get a bad deal for Kaprizov?

The Minnesota Wild and star winger Kirill Kaprizov agreed to a record-breaking eight-year, $128 million contract on Sept. 30. The deal, with an annual average value (AAV) of $17 million per year, is the richest contract signed in NHL history.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / October 9

One thing to watch as the Wild open their season against the Blues

Nothing like a little Central Division action to get things started

Kirill Kaprizov News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least two 40-goal seasons in their career can you name in five minutes?

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 8
Predicting Alex Tuch’s next contract after Kirill Kaprizov extension

Predicting Alex Tuch’s next contract after Kirill Kaprizov extension

At the end of September, the Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov agreed to a historic $136 million contract. This reset the market when it comes to value for top-end talent.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 8

Veteran injuries pave the way for young Wild forwards to make the opening night roster

Nico Sturm and Mats Zuccarello start the season on Injured reserve.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7
Wild shake up their roster ahead of NHL Opening Night

Wild shake up their roster ahead of NHL Opening Night

The Minnesota Wild have shaken up their roster a bit ahead of Opening Night. 

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz
Mats Zuccarello News / Daily Faceoff / October 7
Wild place Mats Zuccarello on injured reserve with lower-body injury

Wild place Mats Zuccarello on injured reserve with lower-body injury

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild revealed its opening-night roster for the 2025-26 season. Among the absences from the lineup is forward Mats Zuccarello.

Filip Gustavsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 6
Did the Wild jump the gun on a Filip Gustavsson extension?

Did the Wild jump the gun on a Filip Gustavsson extension?

One of the bigger stories over the weekend was the Minnesota Wild signing starting goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a five-year contract extension with a $6.8 million cap hit.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 6

Wild prospect off to a scorching start with his new team

The Minnesota Wild prospect is up to six points in his first three games.

Filip Gustavsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 4
Wild sign Filip Gustavsson to five-year contract extension

Wild sign Filip Gustavsson to five-year contract extension

The Minnesota Wild have locked up their netminder for the next few years. On Saturday, team general manager Bill Guerin announced that the Wild have signed goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a five-year contract extension.

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The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz
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Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / September 30
Minnesota Wild Forward Out For At Least Two Months

Minnesota Wild Forward Out For At Least Two Months

It’s a good news, bad news sort of day for the Minnesota Wild. News emerged that veteran forward Mats Zuccarello will miss the start of the regular season due to a lower-body injury.

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
Mats Zuccarello News / Field Level Media / September 30
Wild F Mats Zuccarello (lower-body injury) out 7-8 weeks

Wild F Mats Zuccarello (lower-body injury) out 7-8 weeks

Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello is expected to miss a minimum of seven to eight weeks due to a lower-body injury, the team announced on Tuesday.

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