Marcus Johansson News/ Inside The Rink / August 19
Marcus Johansson’s Contract Isn’t That Bad
When the Minnesota Wild traded for Marcus Johansson in the spring of 2023, he set the ice on fire. He immediately formed a bond with Matt Boldy on the ice and created a great second line.
Mats Zuccarello News/ The Hockey Writers / August 19
Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Mats Zuccarello
It’s time for the final handful of report cards for the Minnesota Wild, and next up was Mats Zuccarello. He started the season as his best buddy, Kirill Kaprizov’s wing partner, but that changed throughout the season.
Minnesota Wild News/ Daily Faceoff / August 17
Will the Minnesota Wild ever get out of their own way?
Creating a new generation of veteran problem contracts might land them back at square one after four years of hard work.
The most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz
Kirill Kaprizov News/ Minnesota Sports Fan / August 15
Kirill Kaprizov Struggles to Get Out of Russia Again…
Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov faces challenges returning to the U.S. this offseason after traveling to Russia. Like two years ago, he struggled to leave Russia due to a warrant blocking his U.S.
Ryan Hartman News/ The Hockey Writers / August 14
Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Ryan Hartman
The Minnesota Wild still have a little over a month before returning to the state for training camp, which means there are still report cards to hand out.
Minnesota Wild News/ Breakaway on SI / August 12
Wild Goaltender Could Benefit From Change of Scenery
The Minnesota Wild have on paper, one of the best goaltending groups in the National Hockey League. Slated to start is 26-year-old Filip Gustavsson with back-up Marc-Andre Fleury set for his final season in the NHL.
Matt Boldy News/ Inside The Rink / August 12
Matt Boldy Will Have $7+ Million Worth of Motivation This Season
Matt Boldy signed his big, well-deserved contract extension in 2023 and when it hit last year, he managed to get even better. After taking over as the lead scorer while Kirill Kaprizov was out with an injury for a handful of games, Boldy continued on a good scoring streak.
Minnesota Wild News/ Last Word On Sports / August 11
NHL Rumours: Minnesota Wild Possible Interest in Finnish Forward
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re just over a month from the start of training camps in the NHL, but we’ve still got a ton to talk about.
Patrik Laine News/ The Hockey Writers / August 10
Blockbuster trade proposal sends Patrik Laine from Blue Jackets to Wild
He could be a solid addition regardless, but only if the Wild use him properly and don’t overpay for him.
Canadiens’ true level of interest in Laine trade put rumors to rest
Blue Jackets nearing deal with former first-round pick
The best possible fictional hockey team
The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz
Kirill Kaprizov News/ Inside The Rink / August 9
Kaprizov Could Come Back With a Vengeance
Kirill Kaprizov spent a good amount of time last season playing through an injury. It was obvious, especially when he came back from some time off and looked more like the superstar he usually is.
NHL News/ NHL Rumors / August 9
NHL Rumors: Would Patrik Laine Make Sense for the Minnesota Wild?
Joe Smith and Michael Russo of The Athletic: Sources have said that the Minnesota Wild showed some interest in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine dating back to the draft in June.
Marco Rossi News/ The Hockey Writers / August 9
Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Marco Rossi
It’s time for another Minnesota Wild report card, and this one everyone’s been waiting for, Marco Rossi. He was expected to have a big season after a rather disappointing one in the 2022-23 season, and he did find a way to step up.
Minnesota Wild News/ ClutchPoints / August 7
Wild’s biggest roster concerns heading into 2024-25 NHL season
The Minnesota Wild could not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. They struggled out of the gate, resulting in the firing of Dean Evason as head coach.
Marco Rossi News/ Inside The Rink / August 7
Marco Rossi Continues to Bet on Himself
Marco Rossi set his mind to making the NHL and my goodness, did he ever. After a poor showing during his first try at the NHL, Rossi was determined to have a stellar year with the Iowa Wild.
Marcus Johansson News/ The Hockey Writers / August 7
Wild Report Cards for 2023-24: Marcus Johansson
The Minnesota Wild grade reports keep flowing in, and this time, it’s for Marcus Johansson who’s had a complex reputation with Wild fans. “JoJo” as his teammates call him, joined the Wild for the second time shortly before the trade deadline in 2023.
Patrik Laine News/ Pro Hockey Rumors / August 5
Does acquiring Patrik Laine make sense for the Wild?
Joe Smith and Michael Russo wrote in The Athletic earlier Monday that not only does disgruntled winger Patrik Laine make sense for the Wild, but the team kicked the tires on him at the 2024 NHL Draft.
Could the Canadiens trade for Laine?
Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?
The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz
Patrik Laine News/ The Hockey Writers / August 6
Report: Minnesota Wild Interested In Patrik Laine
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been trying to reach an agreement to trade forward Patrik Laine for what feels like forever, and it seems there may be a new team interested in acquiring his services.
Patrik Laine News/ Yardbarker / August 5
Central Division team reportedly interested in Blue Jackets star Patrik Laine
Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine is arguably the biggest name on the NHL trade block.
Could the Canadiens trade for Laine?
Who are the current captains of every NHL team?
The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz
Brock Faber News/ Daily Faceoff / July 29
Wild sign Brock Faber to eight-year, $8.5 million AAV contract extension
The State of Hockey is keeping one of its own around for a long time. On Monday, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced the team has signed defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year contract extension.
Minnesota Wild News/ Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29
Wild sign defenseman to huge extension after his strong rookie season
The young defenseman is getting paid.
Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Jake Lucchini
The best possible fictional hockey team
The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz
Minnesota Wild News/ Daily Faceoff / July 25
2024-25 NHL prospect pool breakdown: Minnesota Wild’s top 10
The Minnesota Wild already had a top-10 prospect pool in the NHL. Then it managed to get even better.
Who is the greatest head coach in every NHL team's history?
The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz
Minnesota Wild News/ Last Word On Sports / July 24
NHL Sweaters: Best and Worst of the Minnesota Wild
Sweaters and hockey have been synonymous with each other since the infancy of the sport. Teams have been identified by their iconic colours and patterns.
Minnesota Wild News/ Yardbarker / July 2
Watch: Wild draft pick has ‘Tom Brady moment’ with GM after he’s selected
Kiviharju did his best Brady impression upon shaking hands with Wild GM Bill Guerin.
Winners and losers of the 2024 NHL Draft
The best and worst from the first day of NHL free agency
Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era
Minnesota Wild News/ Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16
Free-agent focus for the Minnesota Wild
Pro Hockey Rumors continues its look around the NHL with an overview of the free-agent situation for the Wild.
Wild Grade Reports 2023-24: Jake Middleton
The best possible fictional hockey team
The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz
