<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ice Hockey - Minnesota Wild - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Ice Hockey - Minnesota Wild news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Three Years Later, Fleury's Mask Still Has Something to Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every once in a while, an old hockey story refuses to stay old. Three years ago, Marc-Andr&eacute; Fleury put on a goalie mask before a Minnesota Wild game and, in a very quiet way, challenged the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/three-years-later-fleurys-mask-still-has-something-to-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/three-years-later-fleurys-mask-still-has-something-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumor Corner: Keep an eye on the Flyers for Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're less than a month away from the start of the NHL season, and several teams still have work to do to be ready for the season opener. Currently, several general managers are working hard to sign certain players or complete a trade by October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/rumor-corner-keep-an-eye-on-the-flyers-for-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/rumor-corner-keep-an-eye-on-the-flyers-for-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Splashier Eastern Contender Could Push to Trade for Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quinn Hughes saga may be about to get more crowded. Since the blockbuster trade that sent Hughes from Vancouver to Minnesota, the Wild have reportedly struggled to work out a long-term deal with their new star defenseman &mdash; a stalemate that&rsquo;s put Minnesota in a difficult spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/a-splashier-eastern-contender-could-push-to-trade-for-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/a-splashier-eastern-contender-could-push-to-trade-for-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Fans Have New Network to Watch Games This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-fans-have-new-network-to-watch-games-this-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-fans-have-new-network-to-watch-games-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerin Left Out an Extremely Important Part of the Hughes Decision with Recent Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin spoke with the media this week about contract negotiations with Quinn Hughes, and while he admitted the organization doesn&rsquo;t exactly know the defenseman&rsquo;s priorities in negotiating his new deal, the Minnesota Wild GM left out a key part of the equation: family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/guerin-left-out-an-extremely-important-part-of-the-hughes-decision-with-recent-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/guerin-left-out-an-extremely-important-part-of-the-hughes-decision-with-recent-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild GM Makes Concerning Quinn Hughes Comments: 'Who Knows What He&rsquo;s Going to Want']]></title><description><![CDATA[As if there wasn&rsquo;t enough attention on the contract situation between Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild, Cale Makar&rsquo;s recent eight-year, $163.2 million mega extension has only magnified things.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-gm-makes-concerning-quinn-hughes-comments-who-knows-what-hersquos-going-to-want/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-gm-makes-concerning-quinn-hughes-comments-who-knows-what-hersquos-going-to-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerin Comments Shatter Confidence About Quinn Hughes&rsquo; Future: 'Sounds Like He Already Knows']]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin was on a bit of a media tour this week, and his latest comments about the Quinn Hughes situation &mdash; which everyone has understandably been asking about &mdash; did not build confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/guerin-comments-shatter-confidence-about-quinn-hughesrsquo-future-sounds-like-he-already-knows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/guerin-comments-shatter-confidence-about-quinn-hughesrsquo-future-sounds-like-he-already-knows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Who knows what he’s gonna want?’: Bill Guerin on Quinn Hughes’ future contract negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the NHL&rsquo;s salary cap grows, and gargantuan contracts get handed out across the league, general managers sit in anxious anticipation knowing their turn will come to shell out record-setting money to a star player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/who-knows-what-hes-gonna-want-bill-guerin-on-quinn-hughes-future-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/who-knows-what-hes-gonna-want-bill-guerin-on-quinn-hughes-future-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Guerin doesn’t even know what Quinn Hughes wants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Bill Guerin gave an interview on the Chad Hartman Show. And it's got people talking. After all, right now, the Wild's GM is under scrutiny for how he'll handle the Quinn Hughes situation and his potential contract extension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bill-guerin-doesnt-even-know-what-quinn-hughes-wants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bill-guerin-doesnt-even-know-what-quinn-hughes-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five PTO candidates who could become major bargains]]></title><description><![CDATA[With training camps approaching, several recognizable NHL veterans remain without contracts. Anze Kopitar&nbsp;and Jonathan Toews have retired, while Marcus Johansson has taken his career overseas, but there is still meaningful talent available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/five-pto-candidates-who-could-become-major-bargains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/five-pto-candidates-who-could-become-major-bargains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Must Make a Difficult Decision on Quinn Hughes’ Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild already faced a difficult negotiation with Quinn Hughes. Cale Makar&rsquo;s record-setting extension with the Colorado Avalanche has made it even more complicated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-must-make-a-difficult-decision-on-quinn-hughes-future/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-must-make-a-difficult-decision-on-quinn-hughes-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$37 million for two players: the looming reality for the Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cale Makar broke the bank yesterday with his new eight-year contract, which will begin next season and is worth $20.4 million annually&mdash;the highest amount in National Hockey League history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/37-million-for-two-players-the-looming-reality-for-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/37-million-for-two-players-the-looming-reality-for-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hughes’s Debt to the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes hasn&rsquo;t forgotten what the Wild did to bring him to Minnesota. And in a way, that could carry a lot of weight in the negotiations currently underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hughess-debt-to-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hughess-debt-to-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild Fans Have Reasons for Optimism in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have been an interesting team to be a fan of since their inception. They&rsquo;ve had a lot of ups and downs as every NHL team has, and while last season was hyped up as a season to have a lot of hope that it would be different, this coming season has even more reason for optimism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-fans-have-reasons-for-optimism-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-fans-have-reasons-for-optimism-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Benak Commits To Western Michigan University]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Michigan University Broncos are adding some more firepower for the 2026-27 season. According to an announcement, the Broncos have officially received a commitment from forward Adam Ben&aacute;k.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/adam-benak-commits-to-western-michigan-university/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/adam-benak-commits-to-western-michigan-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update On Quinn Hughes Contract Negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conversation keeps rolling in Minnesota. That is, the one that the Wild are having with Quinn Hughes regarding his next contract, which, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic, is still ongoing with Hughes&rsquo; agent Pat Brisson on a regular basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/update-on-quinn-hughes-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/update-on-quinn-hughes-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild Nearing Extension With John Hynes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are &ldquo;closing in on extending&rdquo; head coach John Hynes, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic. Hynes is entering the final year of his contract but it appears Minnesota isn&rsquo;t going to have him coach with just a single season left on his deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-nearing-extension-with-john-hynes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-nearing-extension-with-john-hynes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The latest news on Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does the future hold for Quinn Hughes? I don't know. But with all the rumors swirling around him, it seems like I'm relieved I'm not a Wild fan. That said&hellip; That said, there are currently no trade discussions involving Quinn Hughes, despite the rumors that have been circulating over the past few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-latest-news-on-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-latest-news-on-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capitals sign Cal Petersen to PTO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Capitals are adding some competition in net for their upcoming training camp. On Tuesday, the Capitals announced that they have signed goaltender Cal Petersen to a professional tryout agreement (PTO).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/capitals-sign-cal-petersen-to-pto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/capitals-sign-cal-petersen-to-pto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild sign Peter Thome as emergency backup goalie]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rather unique announcement in the State of Hockey. On Tuesday, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced that Peter Thome has been signed as the team&rsquo;s new emergency backup goalie, as well as hockey operations analyst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-peter-thome-as-emergency-backup-goalie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-peter-thome-as-emergency-backup-goalie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Hughes’ ‘Partying’ Created a Contract Situation Few Saw Coming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman says he didn&rsquo;t expect Quinn Hughes&lsquo; extension talks with the Minnesota Wild to stretch out this long.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/has-hughes-partying-created-a-contract-situation-few-saw-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/has-hughes-partying-created-a-contract-situation-few-saw-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Local: Walkie-talkies for grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[And a special Minnesota-themed crossword just for you.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-local-walkie-talkies-for-grief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-local-walkie-talkies-for-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild’s Best-Case Scenarios for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last few weeks of summer are moving along quickly, which means the NHL season is approaching. The Minnesota Wild have a lot of promise with their roster, and although they&rsquo;ve made a few changes, there&rsquo;s still excitement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-best-case-scenarios-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-best-case-scenarios-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Are The St. Louis Blues A Playoff Contender | Who Will Have A Breakout Year | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previewing the St. Louis Blues 2026-2027 Season as covered by Spoked Z on Judd'z Budz Ep 215Is this the work of Doug Armstrong standing up for his buddy Ken ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-are-the-st-louis-blues-a-playoff-contender-who-will-have-a-breakout-year-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-are-the-st-louis-blues-a-playoff-contender-who-will-have-a-breakout-year-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Kol Expected To Be Traded In The KHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notes from around the hockey world including a former defenseman joining Rochester's coaching staff, a Blues prospect is traded, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-kol-expected-to-be-traded-in-the-khl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-kol-expected-to-be-traded-in-the-khl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Wild Superstar Quinn Hughes Earns Elite Spot Among NHL 27's Top 10 Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boasting a 95 overall rating, Minnesota's elite defenseman joins league titans like Sidney Crosby and Cale Makar in a star-studded countdown of the game's premier virtual athletes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wild-superstar-quinn-hughes-earns-elite-spot-among-nhl-27s-top-10-players/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wild-superstar-quinn-hughes-earns-elite-spot-among-nhl-27s-top-10-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Wild's Brock Faber Gets Huge Recognition In NHL 27 Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA Sports rewards the Minnesota standout&rsquo;s rapid ascent, slotting the young blueliner alongside elite company like Cale Makar in a star-studded countdown of the game's premier defenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wilds-brock-faber-gets-huge-recognition-in-nhl-27-rankings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wilds-brock-faber-gets-huge-recognition-in-nhl-27-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild may need to accept the reality of the Dylan Larkin situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have had many ways to improve their roster this offseason, but they&rsquo;ve only had eyes for Dylan Larkin. The Detroit Red Wings captain&rsquo;s trade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-may-need-to-accept-the-reality-of-the-dylan-larkin-situation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-may-need-to-accept-the-reality-of-the-dylan-larkin-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - What's the best NHL arena? Grand Casino Arena is in the running]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today has listed the Wild's home ice as one of the best experiences in the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-whats-the-best-nhl-arena-grand-casino-arena-is-in-the-running/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-whats-the-best-nhl-arena-grand-casino-arena-is-in-the-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Fans | Minnesota Wild | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-fans-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-fans-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - The Minnesota Wild FINALLY Broke Through Win A Playoff Series Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[After finally overcoming their playoff hurdle last season, the Minnesota Wild made franchise history. The next challenge: building a true Stanley Cup contend...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-the-minnesota-wild-finally-broke-through-win-a-playoff-series-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-the-minnesota-wild-finally-broke-through-win-a-playoff-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will Vladimir Tarasenko sign with a team?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re less than a month away from NHL training camps getting started, and despite scoring 23 goals for the Minnesota Wild last season, Vladimir Tarasenko has yet to be signed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/when-will-vladimir-tarasenko-sign-with-a-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/when-will-vladimir-tarasenko-sign-with-a-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - 2026-2027 Tickets On-Sale Now | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Single game tickets are available now on SeatGeek, the official ticketing partner of the Minnesota Wild!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2026-2027-tickets-on-sale-now-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2026-2027-tickets-on-sale-now-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Wild Videos] - Buckle up, it's about to get Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Single-game tickets for the 2026-27 season are now on sale, presetend by SeatGeek! Get yours today at &raquo; https://mnwild.co/Tickets|Become a season ticket memb...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-buckle-up-its-about-to-get-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-buckle-up-its-about-to-get-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Chaos in Pronman’s U23 List — Stunning Drops, Wild Snubs, and Furious Fanbases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Pronman&rsquo;s Top 156 U23 rankings are stirring up chaos &mdash; from surprising drops to major snubs &mdash; and fans across the league are pushing back. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-chaos-in-pronmans-u23-list-stunning-drops-wild-snubs-and-furious-fanbases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-chaos-in-pronmans-u23-list-stunning-drops-wild-snubs-and-furious-fanbases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - 10,000 takes: August 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the latest episode of 10,000 Takes with Eric Nelson and Wally Langfellow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-10000-takes-august-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-10000-takes-august-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Foundation Had A Record-Breaking 2025-26 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s 2025-26 season was largely defined by what happened on the ice. The Quinn Hughes trade, a playoff run that reached the second round, and the offseason decisions that followed. However, while the team was making headlines, the Wild were making an impact off the ice. The Minnes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-foundation-had-a-record-breaking-2025-26-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-foundation-had-a-record-breaking-2025-26-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild’s championship window has a troubling flaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of living in the middle of the NHL&rsquo;s hierarchy, the Minnesota Wild can officially call themselves Stanley Cup contenders. A solid season where they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wilds-championship-window-has-a-troubling-flaw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wilds-championship-window-has-a-troubling-flaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Locked on Wild LIVE 8-20-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny gives an update on the Dylan Larkin pursuit as well as a look at the NHL at large!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-8-20-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-8-20-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - 2025-2026 Giving Celly Recap | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild and Wild Foundation Celebrate $2,111,247 Record Giving Total During 2025-2026 Season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2025-2026-giving-celly-recap-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2025-2026-giving-celly-recap-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Matt Boldy Needs To Do It Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do Jamie Benn, Matt Duchene, Eric Staal, and Thomas Vanek have in common? They're four of the 52 players who have made the 40/40 Club in the Salary Cap Era. There's also another thing they share: They've only done it once. This is probably why these four are (likely) not making the Hockey Ha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-matt-boldy-needs-to-do-it-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-matt-boldy-needs-to-do-it-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Single-Game Tickets for 2026-27 Season On Sale Friday, August 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild single-game tickets for the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) preseason and regular season will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 at wild.com/seatgeek and through SeatGeek (seatgeek.com).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-single-game-tickets-for-2026-27-season-on-sale-friday-august-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-single-game-tickets-for-2026-27-season-on-sale-friday-august-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL training camps will be getting underway in about a month, which means the start of the season is not far behind. News around the NHL has been slow as&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-bold-predictions-for-the-2026-27-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-bold-predictions-for-the-2026-27-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL training camps will be getting underway in about a month, which means the start of the season is not far behind. News around the NHL has been slow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bold-predictions-for-the-2026-27-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bold-predictions-for-the-2026-27-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KFAN] - Division Leaders Headline Today's MLB Action | KFAN FM 100.3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's MLB schedule features nine games, with division leaders like the Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves in action. The Rays host the Blue Jays, while the Braves visit the White Sox. The Astros and Brewers also aim to maintain their division leads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-division-leaders-headline-todays-mlb-action-kfan-fm-1003/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-division-leaders-headline-todays-mlb-action-kfan-fm-1003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - FOTR 127 | Ben Dexheimer | Quinn Hughes contract extension WHAT IFs and Minnesota Wild backup plans]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 127 features an interview with new member of the Minnesota Wild organization and alum of University of Wisconsin Badgers Men...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-127-ben-dexheimer-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-what-ifs-and-minnesota-wild-backup-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-127-ben-dexheimer-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-what-ifs-and-minnesota-wild-backup-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Bobby Brink needs to be more than a homecoming story for the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild had a busy trade deadline and among the players that came into town was Bobby Brink. The winger was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bobby-brink-needs-to-be-more-than-a-homecoming-story-for-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bobby-brink-needs-to-be-more-than-a-homecoming-story-for-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Fans Feel Just Alright About Their Front Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild The annual tradition of fans of teams voting on how confident they are in their front offices has been completed. Thousands of fans got to speak up and now there's a big ranking of just who is the most well-perceived management group in the NHL. And, well, the Wild finished 16th out o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-fans-feel-just-alright-about-their-front-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-fans-feel-just-alright-about-their-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - 2026 Giving Celly Event | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2026-giving-celly-event-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2026-giving-celly-event-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: JOE O'DONNELL | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe O&rsquo;Donnell took the long road to the NHL. After spending four seasons in the ECHL with the Idaho Steelheads, he joined the Houston Aeros for the 2008-09 campaign. During O&rsquo;Donnell&rsquo;s fifth season with Houston, uncertainty grew aro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-where-are-they-now-joe-odonnell-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-where-are-they-now-joe-odonnell-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild and Wild Foundation Celebrate $2,111,247 Record Giving Total During 2025-2026 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Thanks to the incredible generosity of Wild fans, donors, corporate, community and hockey partners, the Minnesota Wild announced today that the Minnesota Wild Foundation distributed a record-high total of $2,111,247 through grants and Split the Pot Raffle proceeds to local charities during the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-and-wild-foundation-celebrate-2111247-record-giving-total-during-2025-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-and-wild-foundation-celebrate-2111247-record-giving-total-during-2025-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why hasn't Dylan Larkin been traded yet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest talking points this offseason has been whether the Detroit Red Wings will move on from the Dylan Larkin era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/why-hasnt-dylan-larkin-been-traded-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/why-hasnt-dylan-larkin-been-traded-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KFAN] - Diamondbacks' Marte Undergoing Knee Scans | KFAN FM 100.3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte missed Monday's game against the Red Sox and was placed on the restricted list due to a "personal matter." He returned to Phoenix for knee scans. The team, in a Wild Card race, remains uncertain about his return. Marte's absence echoes past issues with team co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-diamondbacks-marte-undergoing-knee-scans-kfan-fm-1003/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-diamondbacks-marte-undergoing-knee-scans-kfan-fm-1003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Wild Videos] - 43 days until Quinncredible hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-43-days-until-quinncredible-hockey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-43-days-until-quinncredible-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - What Mats Zuccarello Can Bring to the LA Kings’ Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some bold moves were made during the offseason ahead of the 2026&ndash;27 NHL campaign, including the recent acquisition of Mats Zuccarello. After spending seven seasons with the Minnesota Wild, Zuccarello&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-what-mats-zuccarello-can-bring-to-the-la-kings-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-what-mats-zuccarello-can-bring-to-the-la-kings-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild’s lack of top prospects could come back to haunt their Stanley Cup hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have a bright future with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Brock Faber locked into contracts. Things could get brighter if Quinn Hughes signs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-lack-of-top-prospects-could-come-back-to-haunt-their-stanley-cup-hopes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-lack-of-top-prospects-could-come-back-to-haunt-their-stanley-cup-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - John Hynes Is Entering A Watershed Moment Next Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Minnesota Wild hired John Hynes during the 2023-24 season, the team was mired in the NHL&rsquo;s mushy middle. The Wild were reliable at making the playoffs, appearing in seven of the previous eight postseasons, but were never a real threat. Minnesota's inability to build a true contender resu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-john-hynes-is-entering-a-watershed-moment-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-john-hynes-is-entering-a-watershed-moment-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Jesper Wallstedt Named As One of NHL's Top Goalies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have had some luck having some pretty good goalies have pretty good seasons, but now they might just have their best goaltending that they've really ever known. And, he's getting recognized. As the NHL Network puts out their list of top players by position in the most dead peri...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-jesper-wallstedt-named-as-one-of-nhls-top-goalies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-jesper-wallstedt-named-as-one-of-nhls-top-goalies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Could Quinn Hughes Sign A Three-Year Deal With The Minnesota Wild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes remains unsigned for a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild. Would a three-year deal be the right move, allowing both sides to reassess in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-could-quinn-hughes-sign-a-three-year-deal-with-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-could-quinn-hughes-sign-a-three-year-deal-with-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Can Danila Yurov Solve the Wild's Center Woes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild should give Danila Yurov a legitimate opportunity to win the first-line center job rather than automatically returning Ryan Hartman to Kirill Kaprizov&rsquo;s line. Hartman is a useful NHL player, but Yurov offers the developmental upside Minnesota has spent years searching for down ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-can-danila-yurov-solve-the-wilds-center-woes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-can-danila-yurov-solve-the-wilds-center-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild Need to Fix 3 Things to Be Successful This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a pretty disappointing finish to last season, the Minnesota Wild will be looking to redeem themselves and try to have a long run in the postseason. There were a&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-need-to-fix-3-things-to-be-successful-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-need-to-fix-3-things-to-be-successful-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Need to Fix 3 Things to Be Successful This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a pretty disappointing finish to last season, the Minnesota Wild will be looking to redeem themselves and try to have a long run in the postseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-need-to-fix-3-things-to-be-successful-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-need-to-fix-3-things-to-be-successful-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov named top-rated left winger in EA Sports NHL 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electrifying scorer is tied for the 12th-highest-rated forward in this year&rsquo;s game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wilds-kirill-kaprizov-named-top-rated-left-winger-in-ea-sports-nhl-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wilds-kirill-kaprizov-named-top-rated-left-winger-in-ea-sports-nhl-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov named top-rated left winger in EA Sports NHL 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-kirill-kaprizov-named-top-rated-left-winger-in-ea-sports-nhl-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-kirill-kaprizov-named-top-rated-left-winger-in-ea-sports-nhl-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Wild Have Potential Free Agent Target In Ex-Red Wings Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild should consider taking a gamble on this free agent forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wild-have-potential-free-agent-target-in-ex-red-wings-forward/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wild-have-potential-free-agent-target-in-ex-red-wings-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Top 4 NHL remaining free agents: Where will they sign?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who will be the first of these big names to sign?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-top-4-nhl-remaining-free-agents-where-will-they-sign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-top-4-nhl-remaining-free-agents-where-will-they-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KFAN] - Mets, Phillies Look To Stay Hot Tonight | KFAN FM 100.3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies aim to extend their winning streaks tonight. The Mets host the Padres, while the Phillies face the Marlins to maintain their Wild Card lead. The Cubs and Orioles are also in action, looking to strengthen their postseason positions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-mets-phillies-look-to-stay-hot-tonight-kfan-fm-1003/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-mets-phillies-look-to-stay-hot-tonight-kfan-fm-1003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Matt Cullen’s journey to the Gophers alongside his sons: ‘The game has been great to us’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Cullen is the new director of player development under Brett Larson. It'll give him a hands-on view as two sons debut for the Gophers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-matt-cullens-journey-to-the-gophers-alongside-his-sons-the-game-has-been-great-to-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-matt-cullens-journey-to-the-gophers-alongside-his-sons-the-game-has-been-great-to-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild may not have fixed their biggest problem this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota WIld are trending closer to the start of the 2026-27 season, which means fans have a good idea of how the roster will look when they open the seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-may-not-have-fixed-their-biggest-problem-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-may-not-have-fixed-their-biggest-problem-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Minnesota Wild are No. 24 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild's system isn't the deepest in the league, but they have a few clear regulars who should contribute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-minnesota-wild-are-no-24-in-nhl-pipeline-rankings-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-minnesota-wild-are-no-24-in-nhl-pipeline-rankings-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - WAITING GAME: Avalanche &amp; Wild FANS Anxious as Cale Makar &amp; Quinn Hughes Negotiations CONTINUE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche fans hold their breath as contract negotiations stall for Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar&mdash;could shorter deals and shifting ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-waiting-game-avalanche-amp-wild-fans-anxious-as-cale-makar-amp-quinn-hughes-negotiations-continue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-waiting-game-avalanche-amp-wild-fans-anxious-as-cale-makar-amp-quinn-hughes-negotiations-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Quinn Hughes backup plan | Minnesota Wild Qs | Hlinka &amp; WJSS | CENTRAL ROSTERS: St. Louis Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on Judd'z Budz:NHL &amp; Minnesota Wild updatesBackup plan if Quinn Hughes doesn't sign extensionHlinka Gretzky and World Junior Summer Showcase insigh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-quinn-hughes-backup-plan-minnesota-wild-qs-hlinka-amp-wjss-central-rosters-st-louis-blues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-quinn-hughes-backup-plan-minnesota-wild-qs-hlinka-amp-wjss-central-rosters-st-louis-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - NHL Rumours: Latest on Talks Between Quinn Hughes and Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time for some more NHL rumours. We're still in the middle of the dog days of summer. However, the month will be over soon and that means the start of training camps. Fans may be thinking about the start of the upcoming season. However, general managers are trying to get some very important pieces &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-nhl-rumours-latest-on-talks-between-quinn-hughes-and-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-nhl-rumours-latest-on-talks-between-quinn-hughes-and-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Former Wild Netminder Among Best Free Agent Goalies Left]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will this former Wild goalie find a new home before the start of the season?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-former-wild-netminder-among-best-free-agent-goalies-left/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-former-wild-netminder-among-best-free-agent-goalies-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Kaprizov and Boldy On the Same Line Would Balance the Wild's Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[By putting Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov on the top line, the Minnesota Wild would have one of the most dangerous wing pairings in the NHL. Boldy and Kaprizov are elite puck handlers who can finish and force defenses to collapse toward them. The question isn&rsquo;t whether the pairing has enough tale...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-kaprizov-and-boldy-on-the-same-line-would-balance-the-wilds-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-kaprizov-and-boldy-on-the-same-line-would-balance-the-wilds-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 6 Former Senators Still Looking for a Home in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL training camps are fast approaching, and for many players, it will be a chance to begin familiarizing themselves with their new teammates and systems. The 2026-27 season will be&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-6-former-senators-still-looking-for-a-home-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-6-former-senators-still-looking-for-a-home-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Wild's Jesper Wallstedt Makes NHL Network's Top 10 Goalies Right Now List]]></title><description><![CDATA[He certainly has earned it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wilds-jesper-wallstedt-makes-nhl-networks-top-10-goalies-right-now-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wilds-jesper-wallstedt-makes-nhl-networks-top-10-goalies-right-now-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Trending Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Presented by Michelob Golden Light]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-trending-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-trending-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Wild Forward, Former Stanley Cup Winner Signs In KHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[After failing to secure a new NHL deal, Nicolas Aube-Kubel shifts his career overseas, joining Dinamo Minsk following a split season between Minnesota and the AHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wild-forward-former-stanley-cup-winner-signs-in-khl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wild-forward-former-stanley-cup-winner-signs-in-khl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Canadiens Players Who Could Be Wild Cards in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens already know who they will rely on to lead the way in 2026-27. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov are among the players expected&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-3-canadiens-players-who-could-be-wild-cards-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-3-canadiens-players-who-could-be-wild-cards-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild's Cap Situation Is Better Than It Seems]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild famously do not have that much cap space. Basically, they have none as we're just a month away from training camps starting around the NHL and no further necessary business. But, it really is a better cap situation than it appears. According to one little website named Benchrat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-cap-situation-is-better-than-it-seems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-cap-situation-is-better-than-it-seems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - 5 Questions That Could Define the 2026-27 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild open the 2026-27 season on October 1 in Nashville, with a home opener against the Boston Bruins two days later. Last season was hopeful, historic, and just unfinished enough to feel like something the Wild can build on. They went 46-24-12 last year, made the second round for th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-5-questions-that-could-define-the-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-5-questions-that-could-define-the-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild are still paying the price for Kirill Kaprizov’s massive contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild found a way to sign Kirill Kaprizov to a contract extension before the start of last season, but the final cost provided some sticker shock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-are-still-paying-the-price-for-kirill-kaprizovs-massive-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-are-still-paying-the-price-for-kirill-kaprizovs-massive-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Flyers' Leo Carlsson offer sheet affected Quinn Hughes' contract extension with the Wild, claims NHL analyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Flyers' decision to hand Leo Carlsson an $18 million annual salary could have made Quinn Hughes' next contract with the Minnesota Wild more expensive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-flyers-leo-carlsson-offer-sheet-affected-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-with-the-wild-claims-nhl-analyst/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-flyers-leo-carlsson-offer-sheet-affected-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-with-the-wild-claims-nhl-analyst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Wild Videos] - 𝐎𝐔𝐑 captain 🫡]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-captain-/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-captain-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - New Wild Defenseman Olli Maatta Should Not Be Overlooked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olli Maatta has the potential to be a good addition for the Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-new-wild-defenseman-olli-maatta-should-not-be-overlooked/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-new-wild-defenseman-olli-maatta-should-not-be-overlooked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Silver Knights Sign Shane Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notes from the West including some positive news on Quinn Hughes, Vegas adds a forward on an AHL deal, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-silver-knights-sign-shane-smith/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-silver-knights-sign-shane-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Ducks News and Notes: The Team Is Out and About]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are getting closer to the start of the season as August rolls along, and the Anaheim Ducks are on the move. While nothing official has happened for the franchise,&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-ducks-news-and-notes-the-team-is-out-and-about/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-ducks-news-and-notes-the-team-is-out-and-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Canadiens Eyeing Batherson, Bobrovsky Discount &amp; Wild Extension Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens potentially eyeing Drake Batherson as a trade target if the Ottawa Senators can&rsquo;t get him signed. Next, new&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-canadiens-eyeing-batherson-bobrovsky-discount-amp-wild-extension-coming/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-canadiens-eyeing-batherson-bobrovsky-discount-amp-wild-extension-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 4 Wild Players Who Need to Step Up in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild will have a lot of eyes on them this coming season after their disappointing end to last postseason. There will be high expectations on their shoulders, and&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-4-wild-players-who-need-to-step-up-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-4-wild-players-who-need-to-step-up-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Wild Players Who Need to Step Up in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild will have a lot of eyes on them this coming season after their disappointing end to last postseason. There will be high expectations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/4-wild-players-who-need-to-step-up-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/4-wild-players-who-need-to-step-up-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - This Wild Free Agent Signing Could Pay Off Big Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maxim Shabanov has the potential to be a good addition to the Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-this-wild-free-agent-signing-could-pay-off-big-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-this-wild-free-agent-signing-could-pay-off-big-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild's Offseason Has Been One Big Gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, the measure of success for the Minnesota Wild was getting past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Not anymore. After a decade of never seeing the second round of the postseason, the Wild finally broke through. Yet, it was not enough. The Colorado Avalanche ousted the Wild in ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-offseason-has-been-one-big-gamble/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-offseason-has-been-one-big-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Faith in Wild’s Bill Guerin, John Hynes? Season predictions? Fan survey results, Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also in our annual survey: Which player is most likely to break out in 2026-27? What would a successful season look like?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-faith-in-wilds-bill-guerin-john-hynes-season-predictions-fan-survey-results-part-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-faith-in-wilds-bill-guerin-john-hynes-season-predictions-fan-survey-results-part-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild fans don’t know how to feel about their backup plan to a Dylan Larkin trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have spent their summer waiting on a potential trade for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. The Wild would love to bring Larkin aboard a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-fans-dont-know-how-to-feel-about-their-backup-plan-to-a-dylan-larkin-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-fans-dont-know-how-to-feel-about-their-backup-plan-to-a-dylan-larkin-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Brock Fabers Is FINALLY Getting The Recognition He Deserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brock Faber lands at number 14 on the NHL Network&rsquo;s top 20 defensemen list&mdash;a big step up in national recognition. Is this finally the respect Faber&rsquo;s game ha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-brock-fabers-is-finally-getting-the-recognition-he-deserves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-brock-fabers-is-finally-getting-the-recognition-he-deserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - New Cost of Doing Business Could Cost MN Wild Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is next for the Minnesota Wild and Quinn Hughes, as contract talks continue and his reported number continues to go up...?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-new-cost-of-doing-business-could-cost-mn-wild-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-new-cost-of-doing-business-could-cost-mn-wild-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Top NHL sophomore breakout candidates for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[These players are primed for big second years in the NHL &ndash; and thats easier said than done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-top-nhl-sophomore-breakout-candidates-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-top-nhl-sophomore-breakout-candidates-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top NHL sophomore breakout candidates for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[It often isn&rsquo;t easy for young players to find their way in the National Hockey League, and even the ones who do find early success often stumble as they attempt to build upon it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/top-nhl-sophomore-breakout-candidates-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/top-nhl-sophomore-breakout-candidates-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL] - EVERY GOAL Scored Last Season by the 2026-27 Minnesota Wild Roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[See what the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s current roster is bringing into the 2026-27 NHL season! &#127794; Watch EVERY GOAL scored during the 2025-26 season by players current...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-every-goal-scored-last-season-by-the-2026-27-minnesota-wild-roster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-every-goal-scored-last-season-by-the-2026-27-minnesota-wild-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Can Max Shabanov Can Follow Jonathan Marchessault's Footsteps?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are about a month from training camp opening. Time is running out for teams to make any sort of impact offseason deals, and free agents are more or less picked over. With every day that passes, the Wild are sending the signal that they're confident opening the season with Maksi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-can-max-shabanov-can-follow-jonathan-marchessaults-footsteps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-can-max-shabanov-can-follow-jonathan-marchessaults-footsteps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Wild Predictions for the Montreal Canadiens This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with expectations that are much different than they were only a few years ago. Montreal has established itself as a playoff team, its&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-3-wild-predictions-for-the-montreal-canadiens-this-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-3-wild-predictions-for-the-montreal-canadiens-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Panic over a Wild-Quinn Hughes extension? Is Kirill Kaprizov overpaid? Fan survey results, part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also in our annual survey: Do fans still think the team could get Dylan Larkin? Would they be OK with Jesper Wallstedt being in the deal?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-panic-over-a-wild-quinn-hughes-extension-is-kirill-kaprizov-overpaid-fan-survey-results-part-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-panic-over-a-wild-quinn-hughes-extension-is-kirill-kaprizov-overpaid-fan-survey-results-part-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Top prospects for Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stramel could push for NHL spot; Benak to test his game at Western Michigan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-top-prospects-for-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-top-prospects-for-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Locked on Wild LIVE 8-13-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny discusses the latest in the Dylan Larkin saga, gives a new Plan B option for the Wild to consider, and explains why it's important to consider the youn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-8-13-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-8-13-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey News] - Wild Have Free Agent Target To Consider In Former Kraken Winger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild should consider making a push for free agent forward Eeli Tolvanen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wild-have-free-agent-target-to-consider-in-former-kraken-winger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-news-wild-have-free-agent-target-to-consider-in-former-kraken-winger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Have Free Agent Target To Consider In Former Kraken Winger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild should consider making a push for free agent forward Eeli Tolvanen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-have-free-agent-target-to-consider-in-former-kraken-winger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-have-free-agent-target-to-consider-in-former-kraken-winger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: Werenski Speaks, Hughes Contract, Canadiens Sign-and-Trade, Senators Not Done]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, Zach Werenski has made it clear where he wants to play long-term after a summer filled with trade speculation. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild and Quinn&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-werenski-speaks-hughes-contract-canadiens-sign-and-trade-senators-not-done/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-werenski-speaks-hughes-contract-canadiens-sign-and-trade-senators-not-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive at Grand Casino Arena on August 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. \- The Minnesota Wild, in partnership with the American Red Cross, today announced they will host a blood drive at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-to-host-american-red-cross-blood-drive-at-grand-casino-arena-on-august-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-to-host-american-red-cross-blood-drive-at-grand-casino-arena-on-august-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild’s Defense Poised For Another Top 5 Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins&rsquo; defense enters the 2026-27 season with a combination of continuity and blockbuster additions that should keep them among the NHL&rsquo;s elite defensive units, provided they stay healthy. The Wild finished last season ranked 5th among all NHL clubs in team defense, allowing only 2....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-defense-poised-for-another-top-5-finish/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-defense-poised-for-another-top-5-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Boris Katchouk Signs With Traktor Chelyabinsk In KHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NHL winger Boris Katchouk has signed in the KHL with Traktor Chelyabinsk, according to a league announcement. The 28-year-old left wing spent his 2025-26 season under the Tampa Bay Lightning organization, playing three games at the NHL level. He posted no points and went 7-for-19 (36.8%) on faceoffs as the Bolts deployed the natural [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-boris-katchouk-signs-with-traktor-chelyabinsk-in-khl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-boris-katchouk-signs-with-traktor-chelyabinsk-in-khl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 4 Wild Predictions for the Buffalo Sabres This Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dust has settled in what was an eventful offseason for the Buffalo Sabres. They still have high hopes coming off the team&rsquo;s first playoff appearance since 2011, not to&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-4-wild-predictions-for-the-buffalo-sabres-this-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-4-wild-predictions-for-the-buffalo-sabres-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five best bargain options available in NHL free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot of teams approach free agency by showing up for the first few days, spending all their money on the best possible options for them on the market, and then calling it a day and heading off to cottage country for the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/five-best-bargain-options-available-in-nhl-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/five-best-bargain-options-available-in-nhl-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - FOTR Ep126 | Minnesota Wild Mailbag | Quinn Hughes, Dylan Larkin, and Bill Guerin's backup plan]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 125 features a FULL Minnesota Wild Mailbag with Joe Smith, talking Quinn Hughes, backup plans for Dylan Larkin, and MORE10% ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-ep126-minnesota-wild-mailbag-quinn-hughes-dylan-larkin-and-bill-guerins-backup-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-ep126-minnesota-wild-mailbag-quinn-hughes-dylan-larkin-and-bill-guerins-backup-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Wild’s Quinn Hughes talks complicated by rising NHL salary market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising NHL salaries could push Quinn Hughes&rsquo; next Wild contract toward $20 million annually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-wilds-quinn-hughes-talks-complicated-by-rising-nhl-salary-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-wilds-quinn-hughes-talks-complicated-by-rising-nhl-salary-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's latest Dylan Larkin update still presents a similar challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have been in hot pursuit of Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin this summer but as the calendar drags into August, both sides remain in a s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-latest-dylan-larkin-update-still-presents-a-similar-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-latest-dylan-larkin-update-still-presents-a-similar-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Does Quinn Hughes Owe The Wild A Contract Extension?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're in the middle of August and Quinn Hughes is still heading into the final year of his contract and is set to hit unrestricted free agency next summer. The Minnesota Wild are still chipping away to try to get a deal with one of the two best defensemen in the world, but we're getting small lit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-does-quinn-hughes-owe-the-wild-a-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-does-quinn-hughes-owe-the-wild-a-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Oilers &amp; Maple Leafs Knies Again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The Canadiens, Oilers and Maple Leafs face big roster decisions, with sign-and-trades, Patrik Laine and Matthew Knies all in play. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-canadiens-oilers-amp-maple-leafs-knies-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-canadiens-oilers-amp-maple-leafs-knies-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - NO DOUBT: Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy SECURE Wild Spots in NHL’s Top 10 Wing Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild surge in NHL&rsquo;s top player rankings&mdash;could they soon dominate every position? Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy land in the top 10 wings, sparking ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-no-doubt-kirill-kaprizov-matt-boldy-secure-wild-spots-in-nhls-top-10-wing-rankings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-no-doubt-kirill-kaprizov-matt-boldy-secure-wild-spots-in-nhls-top-10-wing-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Montreal Canadiens Second Line Targets: Short, Medium &amp; Long-Term Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Montreal Canadiens' second line forward search continues, here are three potential targets for the club in the short, medium and long-term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-buzz-montreal-canadiens-second-line-targets-short-medium-amp-long-term-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-buzz-montreal-canadiens-second-line-targets-short-medium-amp-long-term-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Russo Remains Bullish on Quinn Hughes Extension in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is going on with Quinn Hughes and should Minnesota Wild fans be panicking? Not yet, says Michael Russo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-russo-remains-bullish-on-quinn-hughes-extension-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-russo-remains-bullish-on-quinn-hughes-extension-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Quinn Hughes is giving Wild fans something they've never seen before]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s 2025-26 season changed dramatically when they swung a trade for Quinn Hughes last December. A former Norris Trophy winner as the NHL&rsquo;s top]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-quinn-hughes-is-giving-wild-fans-something-theyve-never-seen-before/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-quinn-hughes-is-giving-wild-fans-something-theyve-never-seen-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: Hughes Favor, Detroit Delay, Nikishin Market, Flames Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild are still waiting to see if Quinn Hughes feels like he owes them one. Meanwhile, one scribe tried to explain why the&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-hughes-favor-detroit-delay-nikishin-market-flames-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-hughes-favor-detroit-delay-nikishin-market-flames-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Have Something No Other NHL Team Can Say After Latest NHL Network Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy have officially ascended into the NHL&rsquo;s elite tier, making Minnesota the only franchise to boast two of the league's top six wingers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-have-something-no-other-nhl-team-can-say-after-latest-nhl-network-rankings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-have-something-no-other-nhl-team-can-say-after-latest-nhl-network-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Does Quinn Hughes Have an Unwritten IOU to the Minnesota Wild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . As everyone waits to see if Quinn Hughes will sign with the Wild, there are questions about whether he owes them anything. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-does-quinn-hughes-have-an-unwritten-iou-to-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-does-quinn-hughes-have-an-unwritten-iou-to-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Quinn Hughes Have an Unwritten IOU to the Minnesota Wild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Quinn Hughes wanted to maximize his odds of one day playing alongside his brother Jack in New Jersey (or elsewhere), the smartest move would be obvious: don&rsquo;t sign long-term in Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/does-quinn-hughes-have-an-unwritten-iou-to-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/does-quinn-hughes-have-an-unwritten-iou-to-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - David Perron Is A Perfect PTO Target For the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[For over a decade, David Perron was everything you wanted in a complementary second-line winger. Perron's profile leaned more toward playmaking, but he was a threat to pot 20 goals in any given year. His right-shot made him an ideal option to set up for one-timers on the power play. He was rarely...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-david-perron-is-a-perfect-pto-target-for-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-david-perron-is-a-perfect-pto-target-for-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KFAN] - Surging Rays, Padres, Tigers Headline MLB Action | KFAN FM 100.3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, and Detroit Tigers are making waves in MLB with their winning streaks. The Rays aim for a ninth win against the Athletics, the Padres seek a fifth victory over the Brewers, and the Tigers target a fourth win against the Guardians. Key games could impact pl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-surging-rays-padres-tigers-headline-mlb-action-kfan-fm-1003/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-surging-rays-padres-tigers-headline-mlb-action-kfan-fm-1003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild's Matt Boldy, Ryan Hartman To Compete In PGA TOUR Americas Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL stars trade the rink for the green this August, testing their skills against professionals at Cragun's Legacy Courses alongside NFL veteran Adam Thielen in Brainerd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wilds-matt-boldy-ryan-hartman-to-compete-in-pga-tour-americas-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wilds-matt-boldy-ryan-hartman-to-compete-in-pga-tour-americas-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Michael Russo: Quinn Hughes feels "he deserves to pay back" Wild for sending huge assets to Canucks in blockbuster trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes is entering the final year of his six-year, $47.1 million contract. He will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-michael-russo-quinn-hughes-feels-he-deserves-to-pay-back-wild-for-sending-huge-assets-to-canucks-in-blockbuster-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-michael-russo-quinn-hughes-feels-he-deserves-to-pay-back-wild-for-sending-huge-assets-to-canucks-in-blockbuster-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - The last days of Da Beauty League: A Minnesota institution, remembered by the beauties behind it]]></title><description><![CDATA[From its chaotic early days to featuring more than 100 NHL players, those involved tell the untold stories of a unique summer league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-the-last-days-of-da-beauty-league-a-minnesota-institution-remembered-by-the-beauties-behind-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-the-last-days-of-da-beauty-league-a-minnesota-institution-remembered-by-the-beauties-behind-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild may have a clear timeline in place for a Quinn Hughes extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are approaching the start of the regular season and there is a lot of anticipation. While the Wild will open the year with Stanley Cup dreams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-may-have-a-clear-timeline-in-place-for-a-quinn-hughes-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-may-have-a-clear-timeline-in-place-for-a-quinn-hughes-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Has Brock Faber Reached His Ceiling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Minnesota Wild acquired Brock Faber in 2022, they knew they were getting a high-value defensive prospect. Yet, even the most optimistic of scouts didn&rsquo;t envision the second-round pick becoming a foundational piece of the franchise. The blueliner&rsquo;s profile has risen with each passing year...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-has-brock-faber-reached-his-ceiling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-has-brock-faber-reached-his-ceiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Patrik Laine to the Maple Leafs? 3 Reasons Toronto Should Sign the Free Agent (And 2 They Shouldn’t)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly one of five NHL teams linked to free agent sniper Patrik Laine. We break down the pros and cons of bringing the former 44-goal scorer to Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-buzz-patrik-laine-to-the-maple-leafs-3-reasons-toronto-should-sign-the-free-agent-and-2-they-shouldnt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-buzz-patrik-laine-to-the-maple-leafs-3-reasons-toronto-should-sign-the-free-agent-and-2-they-shouldnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: Pettersson Kings Buzz, Makar vs Hughes, Oilers Adding a Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, Elias Pettersson is generating buzz after being spotted skating in Los Angeles, but does it actually mean anything? Meanwhile, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-pettersson-kings-buzz-makar-vs-hughes-oilers-adding-a-forward/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-pettersson-kings-buzz-makar-vs-hughes-oilers-adding-a-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Vancouver Mayor’s Wild Playoff Take Has Canucks Fans and Media Furious]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . A shocking quote from Vancouver&rsquo;s mayor has Canucks fans buzzing, raising questions about playoff hockey, city safety, and what it really means for Vancouver&rsquo;s future. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-vancouver-mayors-wild-playoff-take-has-canucks-fans-and-media-furious/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-vancouver-mayors-wild-playoff-take-has-canucks-fans-and-media-furious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Patrik Laine Linked To Multiple Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Failing to land a contract for the 2026-27 season through the first few months of the offseason, winger Patrik Laine could find a new home relatively soon. According to Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette, the Minnesota Wild, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Tampa Bay Lightning have shown interest in Laine. Additionally, Andre Leal of The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-patrik-laine-linked-to-multiple-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-patrik-laine-linked-to-multiple-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - New Jersey Devils’ 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Siegenthaler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Jersey Devils&lsquo; 2025-26 season ended suddenly, as the team missed the postseason with a 42-37-3 record. After a commanding start, the Devils collapsed upon their return from the Olympic break,&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-new-jersey-devils-2025-26-report-cards-jonas-siegenthaler/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-new-jersey-devils-2025-26-report-cards-jonas-siegenthaler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 3 Darkhorse Candidates for the 2027 Vezina Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[With individual offensive numbers on the rise in recent seasons, it has become tougher for goaltenders to stand out. We hear constantly about how platoons have become the norm in&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-3-darkhorse-candidates-for-the-2027-vezina-trophy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-3-darkhorse-candidates-for-the-2027-vezina-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one Edmonton Oilers 2025 playoff game may have single-handedly saved the current era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Often times, when you look at a franchise&rsquo;s golden years, there&rsquo;s a series of occurrences that result in its ending. Both the Edmonton Oilers, and General Manager Stan Bowman, have seen this happen to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/how-one-edmonton-oilers-2025-playoff-game-may-have-single-handedly-saved-the-current-era/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/how-one-edmonton-oilers-2025-playoff-game-may-have-single-handedly-saved-the-current-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Miro Heiskanen Names the Flaw the Dallas Stars Must Fix in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miro Heiskanen was caught for an interview by Finnish media source Iltalehti at his summer Heiskanen camp. He thinks the Dallas Stars have what they need to win a Stanley&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-miro-heiskanen-names-the-flaw-the-dallas-stars-must-fix-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-miro-heiskanen-names-the-flaw-the-dallas-stars-must-fix-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Do the Wild Have Any Future Hall-of-Famers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild It's the middle of August, what else is there to do? The Athletic looked at active NHL players and put them in a big tiered list for how much of a lock they are for the Hockey Hall of Fame. Spoiler alert: The Minnesota Wild had none in the "can retire now and get in" tier, but the fir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-do-the-wild-have-any-future-hall-of-famers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-do-the-wild-have-any-future-hall-of-famers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Minnesota Wild Linked To Former 44-Goal Scorer Patrik Laine]]></title><description><![CDATA[After once rejecting a trade to the State of Hockey, the former second-overall pick could find a low-risk, high-reward home in Minnesota to revive his scoring touch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-linked-to-former-44-goal-scorer-patrik-laine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-linked-to-former-44-goal-scorer-patrik-laine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[legorocks99] - A SERIOUS CONVERSATION ON QUINN HUGHES… BIG TROUBLE FOR THE MINNESOTA WILD? TOXIC ON NEW JERSEY?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're going over the latest on the Quinn Hughes situation with the Minnesota Wild, and asking whether or not things could get toxic with the New Jersey Devil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/legorocks99-a-serious-conversation-on-quinn-hughes-big-trouble-for-the-minnesota-wild-toxic-on-new-jersey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/legorocks99-a-serious-conversation-on-quinn-hughes-big-trouble-for-the-minnesota-wild-toxic-on-new-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Agent Profile: Vladimir Tarasenko]]></title><description><![CDATA[After achieving the ninth 20-goal season of his career, winger Vladimir Tarasenko is still looking for a new home for the 2026-27 season. Although there was some indication that he would sign an extension with the Minnesota Wild, Tarasenko changed his representation in late June, indicating that he would test the free agent market instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/free-agent-profile-vladimir-tarasenko/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/free-agent-profile-vladimir-tarasenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Quinn Hughes Has All Of The Leverage In His Contract Negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has perhaps never been an NHL player in history with the kind of leverage that Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes holds in his current contract negotiations. Hughes is in the prime of his career, is a franchise player, has already earned a good chunk of money, has siblings on another team, and plays for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-quinn-hughes-has-all-of-the-leverage-in-his-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-quinn-hughes-has-all-of-the-leverage-in-his-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes Has All Of The Leverage In His Contract Negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has perhaps never been an NHL player in history with the kind of leverage that Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes holds in his current contract negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/quinn-hughes-has-all-of-the-leverage-in-his-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/quinn-hughes-has-all-of-the-leverage-in-his-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Devils fans are getting delusional about Quinn Hughes again]]></title><description><![CDATA[As training camp gets closer, the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s summer of waiting has continued. One of the biggest dominos that has yet to fall is a contract extension for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-devils-fans-are-getting-delusional-about-quinn-hughes-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-devils-fans-are-getting-delusional-about-quinn-hughes-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - Several Factors Playing a Role in Quinn Hughes Negotiations in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people are surprised a Quinn Hughes extension isn't done with the Minnesota Wild yet, but there are many outside factors driving these negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-several-factors-playing-a-role-in-quinn-hughes-negotiations-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-several-factors-playing-a-role-in-quinn-hughes-negotiations-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Reserve Now | Minnesota Wild Suites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official suites website of Minnesota Wild]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-reserve-now-minnesota-wild-suites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-reserve-now-minnesota-wild-suites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Group Tickets | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-group-tickets-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-group-tickets-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Suggested Blockbuster Trade Sees Wild Land Devils’ Jack Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been monster trades in the past in the NHL, most recently when Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild from the Vancouver Canucks in one of the&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-suggested-blockbuster-trade-sees-wild-land-devils-jack-hughes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-suggested-blockbuster-trade-sees-wild-land-devils-jack-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild’s Early Schedule Adds Pressure To A Roster In Transition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of the offseason discussion has centered on the roster: Filip Gustavsson&rsquo;s hip surgery, Quinn Hughes&rsquo; extension and who ultimately centers Kirill Kaprizov. But a demanding opening schedule adds another layer to those decisions. The demands of an opening month that offers little room for adju...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-early-schedule-adds-pressure-to-a-roster-in-transition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-early-schedule-adds-pressure-to-a-roster-in-transition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - NHL Insider Drops Update on Quinn Hughes Extension With the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild Elliotte Friedman popped his out from the cottage in the middle of the summer and decided to give a little update on a couple of major points around the NHL. One of those was the potential Quinn Hughes contract extension with the Wild, since it once seemed so simple and easy and now w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-nhl-insider-drops-update-on-quinn-hughes-extension-with-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-nhl-insider-drops-update-on-quinn-hughes-extension-with-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - 3 Wild Prospects Who Could Make A Splash At Training Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[These three Wild prospects could be poised to make a splash in training camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-3-wild-prospects-who-could-make-a-splash-at-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-3-wild-prospects-who-could-make-a-splash-at-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - What Have the Wild Players Been Up To In the Off-Season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the worst part of the hockey off-season. Free agency has died down, and training camp is too far away for most players to be back in town. At least there are plenty of hockey players who stick around, since summering in the State of Hockey is beneficial, even for those without childhood t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-have-the-wild-players-been-up-to-in-the-off-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-have-the-wild-players-been-up-to-in-the-off-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Weekend Rumors: Larkin Hold, Makar Timeline, Hughes Concern and Oilers Big Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Explore the latest NHL weekend rumors regarding Dylan Larkin, Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, and some Edmonton Oilers plans. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-weekend-rumors-larkin-hold-makar-timeline-hughes-concern-and-oilers-big-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-weekend-rumors-larkin-hold-makar-timeline-hughes-concern-and-oilers-big-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Dallas’ Offseason Chaos: Inside the Stars’ Two Failed Blockbusters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . After Jim Nill had two blockbuster trades nixed, how will the Dallas Stars move through the season and manage their disgruntled star players? The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-dallas-offseason-chaos-inside-the-stars-two-failed-blockbusters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-dallas-offseason-chaos-inside-the-stars-two-failed-blockbusters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Elliotte Friedman speculates when Quinn Hughes-induced panic will set in about lack of extension with Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of August 8, the Minnesota Wild are yet to extend Quinn Hughes, who is entering into the final year of his 6-year, $47.1 million contract signed with the Vancouver Canucks in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-elliotte-friedman-speculates-when-quinn-hughes-induced-panic-will-set-in-about-lack-of-extension-with-wild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-elliotte-friedman-speculates-when-quinn-hughes-induced-panic-will-set-in-about-lack-of-extension-with-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Rumors Starting to Swirl Around Wild + Quinn Hughes Contract Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've been told to wait patiently for the Minnesota Wild to extend Quinn Hughes... but NHL insiders are starting to get impatient.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-rumors-starting-to-swirl-around-wild-quinn-hughes-contract-talks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-rumors-starting-to-swirl-around-wild-quinn-hughes-contract-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is plenty to like about what the Calgary Flames are building. Just do not ask who is going to score.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/calgary-flames-rebuilt-the-wrong-half-of-their-roster/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/calgary-flames-rebuilt-the-wrong-half-of-their-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Aube-Kubel Receiving Overseas Interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel spent the bulk of last season in the minors and has yet to secure a contract more than a month into free agency.&nbsp; However,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nicolas-aube-kubel-receiving-overseas-interest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nicolas-aube-kubel-receiving-overseas-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Could Makar Be Waiting For Hughes To Sign First?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notes from the Central including Bill Guerin commenting on Quinn Hughes' contract talks, a thought on Cale Makar's situation, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-could-makar-be-waiting-for-hughes-to-sign-first/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-could-makar-be-waiting-for-hughes-to-sign-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insider Reveals When to Worry About Quinn Hughes Staying in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contract talk around Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild was very quiet for most of the summer, and that subsequently has led to increased buzz regarding the situation as we&rsquo;ve moved into August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/insider-reveals-when-to-worry-about-quinn-hughes-staying-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/insider-reveals-when-to-worry-about-quinn-hughes-staying-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Canadiens Defensive Target, Kopitar Statue &amp; Quinn Hughes Progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s rumour rundown, we start off with the Montreal Canadiens, who are looking for a right-shot defenseman, and two targets have been revealed. Next, the Los Angeles Kings are&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-canadiens-defensive-target-kopitar-statue-amp-quinn-hughes-progress/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-canadiens-defensive-target-kopitar-statue-amp-quinn-hughes-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Kirill Kaprizov]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-kirill-kaprizov/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-kirill-kaprizov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Kirill Kaprizov]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll come sooner rather than later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-kirill-kaprizov/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-kirill-kaprizov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's failed pursuit of a center could create a silver lining]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild went into this offseason looking for a top-line center, but their efforts have been fruitless so far. Their talks with the Detroit Red Wings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-failed-pursuit-of-a-center-could-create-a-silver-lining/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-failed-pursuit-of-a-center-could-create-a-silver-lining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - As Wild as it Gets: Quinn Hughes Contract and Trade Outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes enters the 2026&ndash;27 season with the Minnesota Wild, facing the NHL&rsquo;s biggest contract question. The 26-year-old Norris Trophy winner has one year left on his deal, no extension in place, and an unrestricted free-agent date of July 1, 2027. Minnesota wants an extension. Hughes has said he is open to staying. Yet a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-as-wild-as-it-gets-quinn-hughes-contract-and-trade-outlook/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-as-wild-as-it-gets-quinn-hughes-contract-and-trade-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Devils Watch: Insider Hints at Wild, Quinn Hughes Dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman hints at the Minnesota Wild &amp; Quinn Hughes extension dilemma as the New Jersey Devils keep tabs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-watch-insider-hints-at-wild-quinn-hughes-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-watch-insider-hints-at-wild-quinn-hughes-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I&rsquo;ll start to worry if Quinn Hughes hasn&rsquo;t signed an extension by the start of the season.']]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, several big contracts were signed across the NHL. So far, no one has crossed the $20 million-per-season threshold (although Macklin Celebrini could very well have secured a maximum contract worth $20.8 million per season).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/irsquoll-start-to-worry-if-quinn-hughes-hasnrsquot-signed-an-extension-by-the-start-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/irsquoll-start-to-worry-if-quinn-hughes-hasnrsquot-signed-an-extension-by-the-start-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Locked on Wild LIVE 8-7-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny lays out the ultimate trade to finish the Dylan Larkin saga, and a proposal that will fix the salary cap for good]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-8-7-26/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-8-7-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Devils Lurking, Wild Waiting: Friedman Says Hughes Talks Stalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . With Quinn Hughes yet to sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, Elliotte Friedman discusses when it will be time to worry. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-devils-lurking-wild-waiting-friedman-says-hughes-talks-stalled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-devils-lurking-wild-waiting-friedman-says-hughes-talks-stalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devils Lurking, Wild Waiting: Friedman Says Hughes Talks Stalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliotte Friedman recently joined NHL Tonight to discuss the Quinn Hughes deal, or lack thereof. Friedman has been famously quoted this summer as predicting Quinn Hughes would sign a three-year deal with the Minnesota Wild for $18 million AAV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/devils-lurking-wild-waiting-friedman-says-hughes-talks-stalled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/devils-lurking-wild-waiting-friedman-says-hughes-talks-stalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Quinn Hughes’ Potential Contract Extension Receives a Major Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major update on Quinn Hughes&rsquo; potential contract extension offers new insight into his future and the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s long-term plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-quinn-hughes-potential-contract-extension-receives-a-major-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-quinn-hughes-potential-contract-extension-receives-a-major-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - NHL Insider Reveals Major Dylan Larkin Trade Update for Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHL insider reveals a major Dylan Larkin trade update involving the Minnesota Wild, offering fresh insight into a blockbuster deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-reveals-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-for-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-reveals-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-for-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Wild Videos] - The Best Kirill Kaprizov Goals From 2025-26 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a look back at some of the best goals from Kirill Kaprizov during the 2025-26 season!Become a season ticket member now &raquo; https://bit.ly/44xDkib Subscr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-the-best-kirill-kaprizov-goals-from-2025-26-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-the-best-kirill-kaprizov-goals-from-2025-26-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild Looking to Improve Regardless of Position]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have a desperate need at center but as GM Bill Guerin has shown he will look to add at any position to help his team win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-looking-to-improve-regardless-of-position/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-looking-to-improve-regardless-of-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Voted As Likely To Win the Stanley Cup Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild The Athletic did a big fan survey of over 20,000 participants to get a big consensus over the league and some of its issues. Or, some other normal questions. The most interesting thing is that in the question of who will win the Stanley Cup next season, the Minnesota Wild finished fou...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-voted-as-likely-to-win-the-stanley-cup-next-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-voted-as-likely-to-win-the-stanley-cup-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Who Should Take Zuccarello's Spot On the Wild's Top Power Play Unit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One word separates a good penalty kill from a bad one: pressure. For that reason, escaping pressure is a definitive requirement for any good power play. Despite the nickname &ldquo;man-advantage unit,&rdquo; NHL power plays don&rsquo;t dominate with numbers; instead, they dominate with time. If numbers were the se...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-who-should-take-zuccarellos-spot-on-the-wilds-top-power-play-unit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-who-should-take-zuccarellos-spot-on-the-wilds-top-power-play-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - A Wild flaw could keep Matt Boldy from joining the 50/50 club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have plenty of reasons for fans to be excited about the upcoming season and one of the biggest is the continued breakout of Matt Boldy. One]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-a-wild-flaw-could-keep-matt-boldy-from-joining-the-5050-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-a-wild-flaw-could-keep-matt-boldy-from-joining-the-5050-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Join us LIVE Friday, August 7th for the One Trade Proposal to Solve the Dylan Larkin Saga!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow &amp; Subscribe on all Podcast platforms&hellip; &#127911; https://link.chtbl.com/LOWild?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects &amp; More&#127911; h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-join-us-live-friday-august-7th-for-the-one-trade-proposal-to-solve-the-dylan-larkin-saga/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-join-us-live-friday-august-7th-for-the-one-trade-proposal-to-solve-the-dylan-larkin-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hughes brothers’ reunion may be delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[For several years now, the idea of seeing Quinn, Jack, and Luke Hughes playing together for the same team has been a dream for many hockey fans, myself included.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hughes-brothers-reunion-may-be-delayed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hughes-brothers-reunion-may-be-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - CENTERPIECE: Is Joel Eriksson Ek the Minnesota Wild's ANSWER at #1 Center or Just a Top 2C?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild face tough questions at center as Joel Eriksson Ek delivers a solid bounce-back season but suffers another untimely injury. Is Eriksson Ek tru...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-centerpiece-is-joel-eriksson-ek-the-minnesota-wilds-answer-at-1-center-or-just-a-top-2c/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-centerpiece-is-joel-eriksson-ek-the-minnesota-wilds-answer-at-1-center-or-just-a-top-2c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Wild discussed Dylan Larkin trade before talks hit major roadblock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade talks between the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild involving Dylan Larkin reportedly stalled after the two teams failed to find common ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-nhl-rumors-red-wings-wild-discussed-dylan-larkin-trade-before-talks-hit-major-roadblock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-nhl-rumors-red-wings-wild-discussed-dylan-larkin-trade-before-talks-hit-major-roadblock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild fans, vote now: Freaked out over Quinn Hughes? Worried about the future? Next captain?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our annual fan survey, we gauge the sentiment toward a team that has a very unsettled look after a quiet offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-fans-vote-now-freaked-out-over-quinn-hughes-worried-about-the-future-next-captain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-fans-vote-now-freaked-out-over-quinn-hughes-worried-about-the-future-next-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild can't afford to keep dragging their feet on Quinn Hughes' extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Minnesota Wild paid a massive price to acquire Quinn Hughes, the goal wasn't just to acquire an elite Norris-caliber defenseman for a season and a half]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-cant-afford-to-keep-dragging-their-feet-on-quinn-hughes-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-cant-afford-to-keep-dragging-their-feet-on-quinn-hughes-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: The Minnesota Wild Need a Center But Remain Patient]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are still on the hunt for a center, but GM Bill Guerin knows that when the time is right, he will make the right deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-the-minnesota-wild-need-a-center-but-remain-patient/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-the-minnesota-wild-need-a-center-but-remain-patient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vladimir Tarasenko and the CH: He’s definitely a good fit for the team (according to Jimmy Murphy)]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if Vladimir Tarasenko became a target for the Canadiens? The Russian isn't the same player he once was, but he's still capable of producing. He tallied 47 points (23 goals) in 75 games last season with the Wild, and he knows how to play on a top-6 line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/vladimir-tarasenko-and-the-ch-hes-definitely-a-good-fit-for-the-team-according-to-jimmy-murphy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/vladimir-tarasenko-and-the-ch-hes-definitely-a-good-fit-for-the-team-according-to-jimmy-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - NHL coaches on the hot seat ahead of 2026-2027 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[These coaches are under intense scrutiny and the season is still 2 months away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-nhl-coaches-on-the-hot-seat-ahead-of-2026-2027-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-nhl-coaches-on-the-hot-seat-ahead-of-2026-2027-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Devils Daily: Quinn Hughes Controversy, Trade Cost; CBJ Confusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's daily, the Quinn Hughes controversy grows, his cost acquisition in a Devils trade, Blue Jackets confusion, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-quinn-hughes-controversy-trade-cost-cbj-confusion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-quinn-hughes-controversy-trade-cost-cbj-confusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Mats Zuccarello]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month of August is moving along fast, and for hockey fans that means the NHL season is going to be here before we know it. The Minnesota Wild will&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-mats-zuccarello/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-mats-zuccarello/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Mats Zuccarello]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month of August is moving along fast, and for hockey fans that means the NHL season is going to be here before we know it. The Minnesota Wild will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-mats-zuccarello/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-mats-zuccarello/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - FOTR 125 | Matt Cullen | Gophers, Phil Kessel, Rod Brind'Amour ++ | Joey Cullen commits to Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 125 features an interview with former NHLer and new Director of Player Development for University of Minnesota Gophers Men's...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-125-matt-cullen-gophers-phil-kessel-rod-brindamour-joey-cullen-commits-to-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-125-matt-cullen-gophers-phil-kessel-rod-brindamour-joey-cullen-commits-to-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Are Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar In A Staring Contest?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes has become one of the biggest contract storylines in hockey, and the timing of his next deal may have as much to do with Cale Makar as it does with the Minnesota Wild. Hughes is eligible for an extension, the Wild want to keep him, and league chatter suggests both sides are still wor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-are-quinn-hughes-and-cale-makar-in-a-staring-contest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-are-quinn-hughes-and-cale-makar-in-a-staring-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - 10,000 Takes: Aug. 5, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the latest episode of 10,000 Takes with Eric Nelson and Wally Langfellow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-10000-takes-aug-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-10000-takes-aug-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Bill Guerin suggests the Wild’s next big trade could come outside of the box]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have been looking for a top-line center throughout the offseason, but a blockbuster trade hasn&rsquo;t materialized as training camp is just over a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerin-suggests-the-wilds-next-big-trade-could-come-outside-of-the-box/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerin-suggests-the-wilds-next-big-trade-could-come-outside-of-the-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - What Happens In A Quinn Hughes Worst-Case Scenario?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's August, the Minnesota Wild haven't signed Quinn Hughes, and despite his best efforts, Bill Guerin stoked the hot stove with appearances on Tuesday. The Wild GM tried to keep speculation on lockdown in an interview with Judd's Hockey Show, saying, "I'm not gonna get too far into [the negotiat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-happens-in-a-quinn-hughes-worst-case-scenario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-happens-in-a-quinn-hughes-worst-case-scenario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - Are we shifting to “if” Quinn Hughes extends with the Minnesota Wild and not “when?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quinn Hughes - Minnesota Wild extension is taking longer than many expected. Things seem to be shifting to 'if' and extension gets done and not 'when.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-are-we-shifting-to-if-quinn-hughes-extends-with-the-minnesota-wild-and-not-when/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-are-we-shifting-to-if-quinn-hughes-extends-with-the-minnesota-wild-and-not-when/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Trending or Ending: Wild Will Have To Trade Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are working hard to sign superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes to a contract extension. So far, they&rsquo;ve not had much luck. Reportedly open to sticking around, talks have&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-trending-or-ending-wild-will-have-to-trade-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-trending-or-ending-wild-will-have-to-trade-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending or Ending: Wild Will Have To Trade Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are working hard to sign superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes to a contract extension. So far, they&rsquo;ve not had much luck. Reportedly open to sticking around, talks have hit a snag as Hughes wants to align any new deal to end at the same time as his brother Jack (who plays in New Jersey).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/trending-or-ending-wild-will-have-to-trade-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/trending-or-ending-wild-will-have-to-trade-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: Hughes Concern, Larkin Return, Oilers PTO, Matthews Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild are working to lock up Quinn Hughes, but there&rsquo;s buzz that things may not be going so smoothly. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-hughes-concern-larkin-return-oilers-pto-matthews-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-hughes-concern-larkin-return-oilers-pto-matthews-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Major Dylan Larkin Trade Update Reveals Timeline of Massive Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHL insider reveals the timeline for a major Dylan Larkin trade, offering fresh insight into the Detroit Red Wings captain&rsquo;s future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-reveals-timeline-of-massive-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-reveals-timeline-of-massive-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - NHL Rumors Aug 5: Quinn Hughes' 3-Year Gambit Rocks the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes may want just 3 years from Minnesota &mdash; timed to Jack's Devils deal. Plus Nikishin's bridge twist, Marchenko walk-back &amp; Matthews' revenge tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-buzz-nhl-rumors-aug-5-quinn-hughes-3-year-gambit-rocks-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-buzz-nhl-rumors-aug-5-quinn-hughes-3-year-gambit-rocks-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Where Things Stand with Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin did not want to comment much on the Quinn Hughes negotiations other than saying these things take time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-where-things-stand-with-quinn-hughes-and-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-where-things-stand-with-quinn-hughes-and-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - What a Devils Trade for Quinn Hughes Would Cost If Wild Talks Fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[If extension talks with the Minnesota Wild fail, here's what it would cost in a Devils trade to acquire Quinn Hughes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-what-a-devils-trade-for-quinn-hughes-would-cost-if-wild-talks-fail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-what-a-devils-trade-for-quinn-hughes-would-cost-if-wild-talks-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Would the Montreal Canadiens even have what the Columbus Blue Jackets want to Kirill Marchenko? Are the Dallas Stars even on Dylan Larkin's list?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Devils Daily: Wild Quinn Conundrum; Gritsyuk Rivalry; Sens Ticked at Tkachuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's daily, the Wild's Quinn Hughes conundrum helps the Devils, Arseny Gritsyuk's rivalry, Senators ticked off at Brady Tkachuk, &amp; more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-wild-quinn-conundrum-gritsyuk-rivalry-sens-ticked-at-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-wild-quinn-conundrum-gritsyuk-rivalry-sens-ticked-at-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild may have saved Kirill Kaprizov from himself this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have made some big changes this offseason but one of the biggest was the departure of Mats Zuccarello. A player that had put up 118 goals and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-may-have-saved-kirill-kaprizov-from-himself-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-may-have-saved-kirill-kaprizov-from-himself-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Putting Danila Yurov On the Top Line Answers Minnesota's Biggest Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirill Kaprizov is the only lock for the team&rsquo;s top unit after long-time partner Mats Zuccarello signed with the Los Angeles Kings in free agency. Minnesota has also failed to secure a top-line center to play with Kaprizov, which may create an opportunity for Danila Yurov. Zuccarello&rsquo;s departure ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-putting-danila-yurov-on-the-top-line-answers-minnesotas-biggest-questions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-putting-danila-yurov-on-the-top-line-answers-minnesotas-biggest-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Bill Guerin Gives Big Update on Quinn Hughes Contract Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Minnesota Wild had a couple of things on their to-do list, it certainly feels like extending defenseman Quinn Hughes was the most important and most realistic of them. While it certainly would never be easy, it felt like there was mutual interest to get something done to keep him in Min...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerin-gives-big-update-on-quinn-hughes-contract-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerin-gives-big-update-on-quinn-hughes-contract-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Analyst reckons the belief of Quinn Hughes signing Wild extension has shifted from "when" to "if" after GM Bill Guerin's update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes is entering the final year of his six-year, $47.1 million contract and will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-analyst-reckons-the-belief-of-quinn-hughes-signing-wild-extension-has-shifted-from-when-to-if-after-gm-bill-guerins-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-analyst-reckons-the-belief-of-quinn-hughes-signing-wild-extension-has-shifted-from-when-to-if-after-gm-bill-guerins-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Wild GM Bill Guerin speaks out on Quinn Hughes contract extension progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin remains optimistic about signing Quinn Hughes to a new contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-wild-gm-bill-guerin-speaks-out-on-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-wild-gm-bill-guerin-speaks-out-on-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern Rising Around Quinn Hughes Extending in Minnesota?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s August 4, 2026, and Quinn Hughes has yet to sign a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild. In most situations that wouldn&rsquo;t be much of a worry with almost 11 months left to get a deal done, however, everyone in the hockey world knows Hughes&rsquo; situation is different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/concern-rising-around-quinn-hughes-extending-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/concern-rising-around-quinn-hughes-extending-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Quinn Hughes Extension With the Wild: “Radio Silence Matters”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The radio silence on a Quinn Hughes extension with the Wild has some analysts wondering if a trade with the Devls might be possible. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-quinn-hughes-extension-with-the-wild-radio-silence-matters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-quinn-hughes-extension-with-the-wild-radio-silence-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes Extension With the Wild: 'Radio Silence Matters']]></title><description><![CDATA[The conversation in Minnesota seems to have shifted a bit when it comes to a Quinn Hughes extension.What felt like a nearly done deal (although term was a question mark) suddenly feels a little less certain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/quinn-hughes-extension-with-the-wild-radio-silence-matters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/quinn-hughes-extension-with-the-wild-radio-silence-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Will Brock Faber Be The NEXT Captain Of The Minnesota Wild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Jared Spurgeon entering the final year of his contract, the Minnesota Wild face a pivotal leadership decision. Is Brock Faber ready to take on the capta...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-will-brock-faber-be-the-next-captain-of-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-will-brock-faber-be-the-next-captain-of-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: SAM ANAS | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Anas grew up in the shadow of the nation&rsquo;s capital, playing for local AAA teams until he was 18 years old. In 2011, he made the jump to the USHL with the Youngstown Phantoms. Like many players, he aspired to play profess]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-where-are-they-now-sam-anas-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-where-are-they-now-sam-anas-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Why The Wild Made The Right Call Bringing Back Nick Foligno]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the right move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-the-wild-made-the-right-call-bringing-back-nick-foligno/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-the-wild-made-the-right-call-bringing-back-nick-foligno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Wild Defenseman Begins His Hockey Operations Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off a 1,078-game NHL career, Stanley Cup champion Alex Goligoski steps behind the scenes to mentor Minnesota&rsquo;s next generation as the franchise&rsquo;s newest player development coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-defenseman-begins-his-hockey-operations-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-defenseman-begins-his-hockey-operations-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Quinn Hughes Still Has No Wild Extension; Why That Helps the Devils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's why the longer the lack of extension drags on between the Wild and Quinn Hughes, it benefits the Devils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-quinn-hughes-still-has-no-wild-extension-why-that-helps-the-devils/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-quinn-hughes-still-has-no-wild-extension-why-that-helps-the-devils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Matt Boldy]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re still in the heat of the summer, but with every day that goes by, we&rsquo;re one day closer to the start of the NHL season. The Wild had a&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-matt-boldy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-matt-boldy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Matt Boldy]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re still in the heat of the summer, but with every day that goes by, we&rsquo;re one day closer to the start of the NHL season. The Wild had a disappointing end to their last season, but they showed a lot of improvement and have strong expectations for the coming season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-matt-boldy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-matt-boldy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Announce Significant Hockey Operations Updates, Hirings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin fortifies Minnesota&rsquo;s front office by recruiting veteran executive Dan MacKinnon and international talent evaluators to stabilize the scouting department following several high-profile departures to Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-announce-significant-hockey-operations-updates-hirings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-announce-significant-hockey-operations-updates-hirings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Make Several Key Additions To Their Front Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild should not be done making additions to their roster this offseason. While they are hopefully doing more plans to do some transactions before training camp begins next month, the Wild did make some additions to their front office, though. Announced by the team on Monday, the Wil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-make-several-key-additions-to-their-front-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-make-several-key-additions-to-their-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Aren't Setting Up Michael McCarron For Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have proven twice over that they're Michael McCarron believers. Bill Guerin swung big for the 6-foot-6 center at the trade deadline, flipping a second-rounder for him. Then, they doubled down on him with a six-year contract after he delivered a strong playoff performance. That ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-arent-setting-up-michael-mccarron-for-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-arent-setting-up-michael-mccarron-for-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - This Wild prospect can allow them to be creative with their center conundrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild entered the 2026 offseason knowing that upgrading at center had to be at the top of their to-do list. The Wild eliminated the Dallas Stars in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-this-wild-prospect-can-allow-them-to-be-creative-with-their-center-conundrum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-this-wild-prospect-can-allow-them-to-be-creative-with-their-center-conundrum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - LEADERSHIP RISING: Minnesota Wild’s Brock Faber SHINES—Why He’s the Captain-In-Waiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s Brock Faber caps off a breakout season with dominant two-way play and rising leadership&mdash;could he be the franchise&rsquo;s next captain? Seth Toupa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-leadership-rising-minnesota-wilds-brock-faber-shineswhy-hes-the-captain-in-waiting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-leadership-rising-minnesota-wilds-brock-faber-shineswhy-hes-the-captain-in-waiting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Ryan Hartman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of August means we&rsquo;re just over a month and a half away from NHL hockey starting back up. Time will go pretty fast now, but the news will&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-ryan-hartman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-ryan-hartman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Ryan Hartman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of August means we&rsquo;re just over a month and a half away from NHL hockey starting back up. Time will go pretty fast now, but the news will likely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-ryan-hartman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-ryan-hartman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Tarasenko did what he needed to do last season. It hasn't necessarily paid off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/lack-of-market-for-vladimir-tarasenko-exposes-harsh-nhl-reality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/lack-of-market-for-vladimir-tarasenko-exposes-harsh-nhl-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Which Contract Signed This Summer Is Most Likely To Age Poorly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams are always optimistic when they sign their free-agent target in early July. After all, if they weren&rsquo;t, they wouldn&rsquo;t sign the player. But history shows that many teams, if not most, regret the work they do in the first week of July, and it&rsquo;s not uncommon for them to spend months, if not longer, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-which-contract-signed-this-summer-is-most-likely-to-age-poorly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-which-contract-signed-this-summer-is-most-likely-to-age-poorly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Make Multiple Additions To Hockey Operations Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have promoted multiple positions within their hockey operations staff today, the team announced. The club hired Dan MacKinnon as Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting, Janik Beichler as a European Amateur Scout, and Elizabeth Hudson as Executive Assistant to the President/GM &amp; Hockey Operations. Along with these announcements, Minnesota promoted Alex Goligoski to Player Development [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-make-multiple-additions-to-hockey-operations-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-make-multiple-additions-to-hockey-operations-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Make Multiple Additions To Hockey Operations Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have promoted multiple positions within their hockey operations staff today, the team announced. The club hired Dan MacKinnon&nbsp;as Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting,&nbsp;Janik Beichler as a European Amateur Scout, and Elizabeth Hudson as Executive Assistant to the President/GM &amp; Hockey Operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-make-multiple-additions-to-hockey-operations-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-make-multiple-additions-to-hockey-operations-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Former NHLer Alex Goligoski among Wild’s management, coaching changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goligoski joins the team that he spent the final three seasons of his NHL career with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-former-nhler-alex-goligoski-among-wilds-management-coaching-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-former-nhler-alex-goligoski-among-wilds-management-coaching-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NHLer Alex Goligoski among Wild’s management, coaching changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A familiar name is receiving a promotion in the State of Hockey. On Monday, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced a few changes to their hockey operations staff, including moving former NHL defenseman Alex Goligoski from player development advisor to player development coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/former-nhler-alex-goligoski-among-wilds-management-coaching-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/former-nhler-alex-goligoski-among-wilds-management-coaching-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Wild Add Former Devils Executive to Front Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have hired a former New Jersey Devils executive after his contract was not renewed by Sunny Mehta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-wild-add-former-devils-executive-to-front-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-wild-add-former-devils-executive-to-front-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Announces Updates to Hockey Operations Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the following updates to its hockey operations staff. The club has hired Dan MacKinnon as Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting, Janik Beichler as a European Amateur Scout and Elizabeth Hudson as Executive Assistant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-announces-updates-to-hockey-operations-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-announces-updates-to-hockey-operations-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Maple Leafs Nation] - Around the NHL: Laine, Tarasenko, Bunting searching for new contracts, Blues rejecting significant trade offers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to another edition of Around the NHL. The calendar has flipped to August, we&rsquo;re just over a month before training camps open, as we&rsquo;ve entered the dog days of summer. The transactions across the league have slowed down tremendously. However, there&rsquo;s still plenty of talented free agents left unsigned, and we&rsquo;ll have to&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-maple-leafs-nation-around-the-nhl-laine-tarasenko-bunting-searching-for-new-contracts-blues-rejecting-significant-trade-offers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-maple-leafs-nation-around-the-nhl-laine-tarasenko-bunting-searching-for-new-contracts-blues-rejecting-significant-trade-offers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Are Signaling A More Role-Driven Approach To Offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild enter the 2026-27 season facing a familiar but urgent challenge: replacing a significant portion of their offensive production after key free-agent departures. For a team that already operated with thin scoring margins, losing proven contributors puts added pressure on new acqu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-are-signaling-a-more-role-driven-approach-to-offense/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-are-signaling-a-more-role-driven-approach-to-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Nick Foligno]]></title><description><![CDATA[From defaCto, to the captain, Nick Foligno carved out quite the legacy for himself within Chicago Blackhawks history. From the team acquiring his rights from the Boston Bruins, to departing for Minnesota to join his brother, Nick Foligno became a memorable Blackhawk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/blackhawks-2025-26-player-grades-nick-foligno/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/blackhawks-2025-26-player-grades-nick-foligno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Devils Daily: Hamilton Rumors, Again? Makar Speculation; Wild Trail Cold]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's daily, Dougie Hamilton-Devils trade rumors, Cale Makar speculation, Wild trail cools off, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-hamilton-rumors-again-makar-speculation-wild-trail-cold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-hamilton-rumors-again-makar-speculation-wild-trail-cold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Should Let Arthur Kaliyev Compete For the Mats Zuccarello Role]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL teams have always been down on Arthur Kaliyev, relative to his talent. Despite being as talented as many members of his cohort in USA Development Program's 2019 Draft crop -- the one that included Jack Hughes, Matt Boldy, Cole Caufield, and Trevor Zegras -- 27 teams passed on him before the L...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-should-let-arthur-kaliyev-compete-for-the-mats-zuccarello-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-should-let-arthur-kaliyev-compete-for-the-mats-zuccarello-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Have Potential Trade Target To Consider In Bruins Top Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild should strongly consider making a push for Pavel Zacha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-have-potential-trade-target-to-consider-in-bruins-top-center/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-have-potential-trade-target-to-consider-in-bruins-top-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suddenly, the $18 million projection for Quinn Hughes doesn’t seem far-fetched at all]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 1, Elliotte Friedman mentioned the possibility that Quinn Hughes would sign his contract in July. It's now August, and he still hasn't signed a contract for the 2027&ndash;2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/suddenly-the-18-million-projection-for-quinn-hughes-doesnt-seem-far-fetched-at-all/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/suddenly-the-18-million-projection-for-quinn-hughes-doesnt-seem-far-fetched-at-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Wild Defenseman Announces His Retirement From Hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[From undrafted underdog to a decade-long pro, Brad Hunt hangs up his skates after 288 NHL games, leaving a legacy of perseverance across seven different franchises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-defenseman-announces-his-retirement-from-hockey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-defenseman-announces-his-retirement-from-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Summer Series: The Minnesota Wild Unlikely Heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game of hockey, like all sports, is filled with heroes. Most of the time, it is the superstars who have a reputation for coming up clutch. However, we are here to talk about the heroic performances that seem to come from nowhere. An unlikely hero can step up and chip in with a massive &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-summer-series-the-minnesota-wild-unlikely-heroes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-summer-series-the-minnesota-wild-unlikely-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Should Gamble On Michael Bunting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have spent the last few seasons searching for consistent secondary scoring to support their top-end talent. While players like Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy drive the offense, the lack of reliable production from the middle six has often left the Wild too easy to contain in pl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-should-gamble-on-michael-bunting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-should-gamble-on-michael-bunting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - The Wild Should Consider These Three As PTO Candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[With training camp approaching, Minnesota can bolster its bottom-six depth by inviting battle-tested veterans to compete for a roster spot through low-risk, high-reward professional tryouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-wild-should-consider-these-three-as-pto-candidates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-wild-should-consider-these-three-as-pto-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Fans Cold on Idea of Oilers Taking a Cap Gamble on a $5M Veteran Winger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Fans aren't loving the idea that a veteran winger is being linked to the Edmonton Oilers this summer. Why the hesitation? The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-fans-cold-on-idea-of-oilers-taking-a-cap-gamble-on-a-5m-veteran-winger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-fans-cold-on-idea-of-oilers-taking-a-cap-gamble-on-a-5m-veteran-winger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - GAMECHANGER: Quinn Hughes DRIVES Minnesota Wild Offense to INSANE New Heights in | Can He Top It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s offense hits new heights with Quinn Hughes driving the blue line. Can Hughes&rsquo; potential new extension anchor a top-five power play and trans...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-gamechanger-quinn-hughes-drives-minnesota-wild-offense-to-insane-new-heights-in-can-he-top-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-gamechanger-quinn-hughes-drives-minnesota-wild-offense-to-insane-new-heights-in-can-he-top-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Joel Eriksson Ek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason is still moving along slowly, but the upcoming NHL season is coming faster than we all think since they&rsquo;re starting slightly earlier this year. That means we&rsquo;re down&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-joel-eriksson-ek/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-joel-eriksson-ek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Joel Eriksson Ek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason is still moving along slowly, but the upcoming NHL season is coming faster than we all think since they&rsquo;re starting slightly earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-joel-eriksson-ek/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-joel-eriksson-ek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Should The Minnesota Wild Be INTERESTED In Kirill Marchenko?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirill Marchenko&rsquo;s impressive production and team-friendly contract make him an intriguing target for the Minnesota Wild. As the team aims for a deep playoff...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-should-the-minnesota-wild-be-interested-in-kirill-marchenko/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-should-the-minnesota-wild-be-interested-in-kirill-marchenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Minnesota Wild Standouts Matt Boldy, Brock Faber Hit The Ice In Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota&rsquo;s cornerstones are already sharpening their skills at Ridder Arena, signaling an early start to conditioning as the franchise gears up for another high-stakes NHL campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-standouts-matt-boldy-brock-faber-hit-the-ice-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-standouts-matt-boldy-brock-faber-hit-the-ice-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Where Does Wild Head Coach John Hynes Rank Among NHL Coaches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After securing a top-15 spot and outclassing division rivals, Minnesota&rsquo;s bench boss nears a contract extension following a season defined by elite defensive play and special teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-where-does-wild-head-coach-john-hynes-rank-among-nhl-coaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-where-does-wild-head-coach-john-hynes-rank-among-nhl-coaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Nick Foligno Isn't Here For A Farewell Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the Colorado Avalanche eliminated the Minnesota Wild in the second round, Nick Foligno waited for a feeling that would tell him he was finished. &ldquo;I kept waiting for the moment of like, &lsquo;I&rsquo;m done. This is it,&rsquo;&rdquo; he told The Athletic this week. &ldquo;And it never really came. &hellip; I was more pissed, l...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-nick-foligno-isnt-here-for-a-farewell-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-nick-foligno-isnt-here-for-a-farewell-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KFAN] - Orioles Add Catching Depth In Trade | KFAN FM 100.3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league pitcher Zane Barnhart. This move aims to strengthen the Orioles' lineup as they contend for an AL Wild Card spot, addressing the gap left by injured catchers Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-orioles-add-catching-depth-in-trade-kfan-fm-1003/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-orioles-add-catching-depth-in-trade-kfan-fm-1003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Minnesota Wild Leverage Their Future To Win Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are a team looking to win now. That means they&rsquo;ve been more than happy to offload some of their young players to bring in game-changing talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-nhl-prospect-pool-overview-26-27-minnesota-wild-leverage-their-future-to-win-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-nhl-prospect-pool-overview-26-27-minnesota-wild-leverage-their-future-to-win-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Maple Leafs Steal Two More Scouts From the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild The Toronto Maple Leafs already took Judd Brackett away from the Minnesota Wild to make him an assistant general manager and the main evaluator of talent over there, but they're not done their ransacking. They took two more scouts from the Wild as they continue to change their hockey ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-maple-leafs-steal-two-more-scouts-from-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-maple-leafs-steal-two-more-scouts-from-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Will Jesper Wallstedt Get Traded? | Kirill Marchenko to Minnesota | Minnesota Wild Q&amp;A | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[We go through the chats questions including whether or not Jesper Wallstedt will still be here in December and if Kirill Marchenko will be traded to Minnesot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-will-jesper-wallstedt-get-traded-kirill-marchenko-to-minnesota-minnesota-wild-qampa-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-will-jesper-wallstedt-get-traded-kirill-marchenko-to-minnesota-minnesota-wild-qampa-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Should the Wild Prioritize Extending Jesper Wallstedt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a restricted free agent next summer, Jesper Wallstedt has been eligible for an extension since July 1. The Minnesota Wild, understandably, have had other matters to attend to. Signing Quinn Hughes to an extension is a much more pressing and immediate matter, and their pursuit of a top center l...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-should-the-wild-prioritize-extending-jesper-wallstedt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-should-the-wild-prioritize-extending-jesper-wallstedt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - Jackson Blake brings Stanley Cup to Eden Prairie hockey community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eden Prairie native Jackson Blake, a winger with the Carolina Hurricanes, brought the Stanley Cup home Thursday to family, friends and hundreds of hockey fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-jackson-blake-brings-stanley-cup-to-eden-prairie-hockey-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-jackson-blake-brings-stanley-cup-to-eden-prairie-hockey-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - TUG OF WAR: Minnesota Wild Push for Quinn Hughes EXTENSION STIRS Rival Fan PANDEMONIUM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild quiet the contract panic as Bill Guerin&rsquo;s trip to Michigan signals progress&mdash;not desperation&mdash;toward locking up defenseman Quinn Hughes. Can Hug...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-tug-of-war-minnesota-wild-push-for-quinn-hughes-extension-stirs-rival-fan-pandemonium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-tug-of-war-minnesota-wild-push-for-quinn-hughes-extension-stirs-rival-fan-pandemonium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Buzz] - Luke Logic: Why Luke Hughes' Extension Points To Brothers Final Destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it possible that Luke Hughes, the youngest of the super tight-knit NHL trio of brothers, didn&rsquo;t consult with his kin before signing a 7-year extension to stay in New Jersey until 2032?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-buzz-luke-logic-why-luke-hughes-extension-points-to-brothers-final-destination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-buzz-luke-logic-why-luke-hughes-extension-points-to-brothers-final-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Health Could Be the Stars’ Toughest Opponent in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the NHL, it seems like the up-and-coming teams have caught up to the old guard. In the Atlantic Division, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers missed the playoffs&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-health-could-be-the-stars-toughest-opponent-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-health-could-be-the-stars-toughest-opponent-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Minnesota Wild Prospect Posts One Of Liiga's Best Seasons Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[After swapping Iowa for Finland, Simon Johansson is shattering records with Ilves. The defenseman&rsquo;s historic 51-point campaign cements his status as a premier powerhouse on the European blueline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-minnesota-wild-prospect-posts-one-of-liigas-best-seasons-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-minnesota-wild-prospect-posts-one-of-liigas-best-seasons-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Who plays with Kirill Kaprizov and 4 other big Wild questions 7 weeks from training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who's on the top line? Who's in the bottom six? Who plays where on defense? The Wild will have much to figure out in a short time come camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-who-plays-with-kirill-kaprizov-and-4-other-big-wild-questions-7-weeks-from-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-who-plays-with-kirill-kaprizov-and-4-other-big-wild-questions-7-weeks-from-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - How the Minnesota Wild embrace the State of Hockey nickname]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started as a marketing campaign has spread to represent all of the state of Minnesota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-how-the-minnesota-wild-embrace-the-state-of-hockey-nickname/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-how-the-minnesota-wild-embrace-the-state-of-hockey-nickname/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Locked on Wild LIVE 7-29-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny discusses key factors regarding the salary cap that no one else is mentioning and checks in on the Dylan Larkin situation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-29-26/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-29-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Danila Yurov's Big Shot Remains Intact For Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the calendar about to flip into August, it's mildly surprising that Danila Yurov remains a member of the Minnesota Wild. The reasons have little to do with Yurov, of course. He had his ups and downs in his rookie season, but it was a solid campaign. It's simply that for a team that continues...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-danila-yurovs-big-shot-remains-intact-for-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-danila-yurovs-big-shot-remains-intact-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild To Meet, Discuss Extension With Quinn Hughes This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop me if you&rsquo;ve heard this one before, The NHL might see a newly highest-paid player this summer. Yes, they already gave a massive pay grade to star Russian forward Kirill Kaprizov, who makes $17MM a season until 2034, but GM Bill Guerin wants to ensure he can re-sign top defenseman Quinn Hughes as well ahead [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-to-meet-discuss-extension-with-quinn-hughes-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-to-meet-discuss-extension-with-quinn-hughes-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild To Meet, Discuss Extension With Quinn Hughes This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop me if you&rsquo;ve heard this one before, The NHL might see a newly highest-paid player this summer. Yes, they already gave a massive pay grade to star Russian forward Kirill Kaprizov, who makes $17MM a season until 2034, but GM Bill Guerin&nbsp;wants to ensure he can re-sign top defenseman Quinn Hughes as well ahead of next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-to-meet-discuss-extension-with-quinn-hughes-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-to-meet-discuss-extension-with-quinn-hughes-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Lose Two More Scouts To The Toronto Maple Leafs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild lost two more members of their amateur scouting department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-lose-two-more-scouts-to-the-toronto-maple-leafs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-lose-two-more-scouts-to-the-toronto-maple-leafs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: When Will Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar Sign New Contracts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL offseason has hit a lull, but many people are fascinated to see what happens with Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes and their extensions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-when-will-quinn-hughes-and-cale-makar-sign-new-contracts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-when-will-quinn-hughes-and-cale-makar-sign-new-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild are entering the perfect opportunity for a rebrand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout the past 25 years, the Minnesota Wild have been trying to escape the shadow of their predecessor, the Minnesota North Stars. Founded four years after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-are-entering-the-perfect-opportunity-for-a-rebrand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-are-entering-the-perfect-opportunity-for-a-rebrand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: Celebrini’s Deal, Hughes Extension, DeBrincat Trade…]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks have signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension that carries an AAV of $18.8 million per season. What went into&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-celebrinis-deal-hughes-extension-debrincat-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-celebrinis-deal-hughes-extension-debrincat-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - IOWA WILD SIGNS REILLY WEBB TO AHL CONTRACT | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, Iowa &ndash; Iowa Wild General Manager and Alternate Governor Matt Hendricks today announced the American Hockey League (AHL) club signed defenseman Reilly Webb to a one-year, two-way AHL contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-iowa-wild-signs-reilly-webb-to-ahl-contract-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-iowa-wild-signs-reilly-webb-to-ahl-contract-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Devils Daily: Blue Line Bounce Back; Wild Courting Quinn; Remaining UFAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's daily, the Devils GM on a blue line bounce back, Quinn Hughes negotiations beginning, remaining free agents, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-blue-line-bounce-back-wild-courting-quinn-remaining-ufas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-blue-line-bounce-back-wild-courting-quinn-remaining-ufas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharks sign Macklin Celebrini to five-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Jose Sharks have signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94MM contract extension. The deal was first reported by Sportsnet&rsquo;s Elliotte Friedman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sharks-sign-macklin-celebrini-to-five-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sharks-sign-macklin-celebrini-to-five-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Marcus Johansson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL offseason continues to remain quiet, but there is some hockey going on as the World Junior Summer Showcase is underway in Windsor, Ontario. The Wild still have about&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-marcus-johansson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-marcus-johansson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - How Do the Wild's Centers Stack Up Against Every Other Team's?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a problem for the Minnesota Wild since their inception, and it continues to this day. They don't have a dynamic No. 1 center that can be seen as one of the top pivots in the league. It's becoming more and more obvious by the day, and more people are noticing. Over at The Athletic, they ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-how-do-the-wilds-centers-stack-up-against-every-other-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-how-do-the-wilds-centers-stack-up-against-every-other-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Carson Lambos Is Running Out Of Time To Break In With the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, Carson Lambos signed a one-year two-way contract extension with the Minnesota Wild. Lambos is one of Minnesota&rsquo;s most interesting first-round picks. The Wild took him in the first round of the 2021 draft, but he has yet to break into the NHL and mostly has played in Iowa. Howe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-carson-lambos-is-running-out-of-time-to-break-in-with-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-carson-lambos-is-running-out-of-time-to-break-in-with-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - BARGAIN BREAKOUT: Minnesota Wild’s Matt Boldy Surges Into NHL Elite With INCREDIBLE Value Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s Matt Boldy rockets into his prime with a career-best season&mdash;does he now hold the NHL&rsquo;s most valuable contract? Seth Toupal explores Boldy&rsquo;s ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-bargain-breakout-minnesota-wilds-matt-boldy-surges-into-nhl-elite-with-incredible-value-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-bargain-breakout-minnesota-wilds-matt-boldy-surges-into-nhl-elite-with-incredible-value-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Trade Talk Recap: Wild, Oilers, Maple Leafs &amp; Jets&rsquo; Goalie Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . NHL Trade Talk Recap: Hughes&rsquo; contract plans, McDavid&rsquo;s McKenna comments, and Skinner&rsquo;s arrival raise big questions. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-wild-oilers-maple-leafs-amp-jetsrsquo-goalie-insurance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-wild-oilers-maple-leafs-amp-jetsrsquo-goalie-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Start Quinn Hughes Extension Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has turned his attention to securing a contract extension with star defenseman Quinn Hughes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-start-quinn-hughes-extension-talks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-start-quinn-hughes-extension-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Who Will Run USA's Powerplay At The Next Olympics Hughes or Hutson | Team USA Debate | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Wheeler had a take on who should run the top powerplay at the next World Cup and Olympics between Lane Hutson and Quinn Hughes, and that brings up the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-who-will-run-usas-powerplay-at-the-next-olympics-hughes-or-hutson-team-usa-debate-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-who-will-run-usas-powerplay-at-the-next-olympics-hughes-or-hutson-team-usa-debate-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumor Corner: Here’s What to Expect for Quinn Hughes’ Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last December, the Wild surprised everyone by acquiring Quinn Hughes. The defenseman, whom many people expected to end up in New Jersey (along with his two brothers), was ultimately sent to Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/rumor-corner-heres-what-to-expect-for-quinn-hughes-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/rumor-corner-heres-what-to-expect-for-quinn-hughes-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Score] - Report: Wild meeting with Hughes this week to discuss extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin will travel to Michigan this week to meet with star defenseman Quinn Hughes and his camp to talk about a contra&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-score-report-wild-meeting-with-hughes-this-week-to-discuss-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-score-report-wild-meeting-with-hughes-this-week-to-discuss-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Quinn Hughes negotiations are finally starting to heat up for the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a month into the offseason, the Minnesota Wild have several things remaining on their off-season to-do list. While finding a new top-line center is impor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-quinn-hughes-negotiations-are-finally-starting-to-heat-up-for-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-quinn-hughes-negotiations-are-finally-starting-to-heat-up-for-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Quinn Hughes may favor shorter extension despite Wild’s long-term push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin is set to meet Quinn Hughes as key Wild extension talks begin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-quinn-hughes-may-favor-shorter-extension-despite-wilds-long-term-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-quinn-hughes-may-favor-shorter-extension-despite-wilds-long-term-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Kirill Kaprizov Is A FRANCHISE Cornerstone For The Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirill Kaprizov is the undisputed cornerstone of the franchise. With his new contract set to kick in, expectations are higher than ever. What areas of his ga...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-kirill-kaprizov-is-a-franchise-cornerstone-for-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-kirill-kaprizov-is-a-franchise-cornerstone-for-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Contract News on Hughes Means Wild Have to Nail Trade Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The latest report about the Wild and their contract talks with Quinn Hughes means the team has to get the trade protection part correct. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-contract-news-on-hughes-means-wild-have-to-nail-trade-protection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-contract-news-on-hughes-means-wild-have-to-nail-trade-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract News on Hughes Means Wild Have to Nail Trade Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild and defenseman Quinn Hughes are set to sit down and talk contract. Hoping to work out the terms of a longer extension, it sounds like this is leaning more towards being a shorter-term deal that gives Hughes flexibility and a chance to walk himself into an even bigger payday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/contract-news-on-hughes-means-wild-have-to-nail-trade-protection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/contract-news-on-hughes-means-wild-have-to-nail-trade-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - State Of Hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Minnesota, hockey is more than a game, it's a part of life. See all the best content from the State of Hockey here!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-state-of-hockey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-state-of-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Wild Defenseman Starts His Coaching Career In NCAA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Minnesota Wild defenseman has now started his coaching career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-defenseman-starts-his-coaching-career-in-ncaa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-defenseman-starts-his-coaching-career-in-ncaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Wild on 7th | The Official Minnesota Wild Podcast | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-wild-on-7th-the-official-minnesota-wild-podcast-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-wild-on-7th-the-official-minnesota-wild-podcast-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Beyond Our Ice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go behind the scenes with the Minnesota Wild]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-beyond-our-ice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-beyond-our-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Becoming Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Becoming Wild presented by Toyota: Go behind the scenes with a day in the life of the Minnesota Wild]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-becoming-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-becoming-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - 2026 Development Camp | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2026-development-camp-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2026-development-camp-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Where Is Maxim Shabanov's Best Fit In the Wild Lineup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maxim Shabanov looks like the kind of low-cost, high-skill wing the Minnesota Wild have been trying to make for a while. He projects as a top-nine winger with a real chance to push for top-six minutes if he has chemistry with the Wild&rsquo;s best players. His clearest fit is on the wing in Minnesota&rsquo;s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-where-is-maxim-shabanovs-best-fit-in-the-wild-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-where-is-maxim-shabanovs-best-fit-in-the-wild-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Devils News &amp; Rumors: Potential Kirill Marchenko Trade, Matias Vanhanen Commits to BC, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a very busy start to free agency, the New Jersey Devils have built a roster that has the potential to become a serious Stanley Cup contender. While there&rsquo;s a&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-devils-news-amp-rumors-potential-kirill-marchenko-trade-matias-vanhanen-commits-to-bc-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-devils-news-amp-rumors-potential-kirill-marchenko-trade-matias-vanhanen-commits-to-bc-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Devils Daily: Jack Hughes Rumors; Wild Pitching Quinn; NHL Villains]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ll see me say this later, but the longer it takes the Minnesota Wild to extend Quinn Hughes, the better [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-jack-hughes-rumors-wild-pitching-quinn-nhl-villains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-devils-daily-jack-hughes-rumors-wild-pitching-quinn-nhl-villains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild could finally see their controversial first-round pick pay off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have been aggressive this offseason and that means no prospect is safe. Less than a year after trading Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and Zeev Buiu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-could-finally-see-their-controversial-first-round-pick-pay-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-could-finally-see-their-controversial-first-round-pick-pay-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Quinn Hughes is Spending His Offseason With Country Stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes is surely working on his craft and since this could be the season before he hits unrestricted free agency (let's hope not), it needs to be a massive year for the elite blueliner. But, he's also having some fun. Hughes was seen alongside his brother Jack as p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-quinn-hughes-is-spending-his-offseason-with-country-stars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-quinn-hughes-is-spending-his-offseason-with-country-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilers Prediction: Vladimir Tarasenko Signs One-Year Value Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the NHL&rsquo;s most patient teams this offseason, leaving enough cap flexibility to capitalize if the right opportunity presents itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/oilers-prediction-vladimir-tarasenko-signs-one-year-value-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/oilers-prediction-vladimir-tarasenko-signs-one-year-value-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - NEXT LEVEL: Kirill Kaprizov Needs to DELIVER More For Minnesota Wild With MASSIVE Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild face a pivotal crossroads as Kirill Kaprizov enters the first year of his massive $17 million deal. Can their franchise cornerstone justify th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-next-level-kirill-kaprizov-needs-to-deliver-more-for-minnesota-wild-with-massive-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-next-level-kirill-kaprizov-needs-to-deliver-more-for-minnesota-wild-with-massive-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild players think Quinn Hughes will figure out extension with Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have huge goals for this upcoming season after falling short of winning a Stanley Cup. Even with the departures on the roster, the Wild are s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-players-think-quinn-hughes-will-figure-out-extension-with-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-players-think-quinn-hughes-will-figure-out-extension-with-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - SeatGeek | Official Ticketing Partner | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[SeatGeek offers a modern, intuitive experience that makes it easier to access, manage, transfer and sell tickets&mdash;all from one place. While the technology behind your tickets is changing, your seats, membership benefits and game-day experience remain the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-seatgeek-official-ticketing-partner-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-seatgeek-official-ticketing-partner-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Nick Foligno sends warning to Quinn Hughes about potential family reunion in NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild had two main priorities this offseason, and that was to acquire a new No. 1 center and retain star defenseman Quinn Hughes on a contract exte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-nick-foligno-sends-warning-to-quinn-hughes-about-potential-family-reunion-in-nhl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-nick-foligno-sends-warning-to-quinn-hughes-about-potential-family-reunion-in-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Veteran Confident Quinn Hughes Extension is Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Foligno isn&rsquo;t worried about Quinn Hughes leaving the Minnesota Wild, saying the team&rsquo;s culture is too good to walk away from.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-veteran-confident-quinn-hughes-extension-is-coming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-veteran-confident-quinn-hughes-extension-is-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - DEBATE Quinn Hughes vs Lane Hutson | NHL signings: Robertson &amp; Kane | CENTRAL ROSTERS: Winnipeg Jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on Judd'z Budz:- Jason Robertson re-signs with Dallas Stars for ONE YEAR- Patrick Kane returns to the Chicago Blackhawks for 8 sheets- Quinn Hughes...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-debate-quinn-hughes-vs-lane-hutson-nhl-signings-robertson-amp-kane-central-rosters-winnipeg-jets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-debate-quinn-hughes-vs-lane-hutson-nhl-signings-robertson-amp-kane-central-rosters-winnipeg-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Minnesota Wild’s 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have had quite a few eyes on them over the past few offseasons due to certain players needing contract extensions. Last offseason, it was Kirill Kaprizov everyone&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-minnesota-wilds-3-best-contracts-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-minnesota-wilds-3-best-contracts-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild’s 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have had quite a few eyes on them over the past few offseasons due to certain players needing contract extensions. Last offseason, it was Kirill Kaprizov everyone anxiously waited for his contract signing, which happened September 30, 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wilds-3-best-contracts-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wilds-3-best-contracts-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Still Haven't Found Thier Mats Zuccarello Replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mats Zuccarello was one of the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s most important offensive connectors, and losing him would ripple through both 5-on-5 play and the power play. He drove puck possession, helped Kirill Kaprizov get to dangerous areas, and is a major part of Minnesota&rsquo;s top power-play unit. However, h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-still-havent-found-thier-mats-zuccarello-replacement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-still-havent-found-thier-mats-zuccarello-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Wild Prospect Signs Contract With Division Rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a nomadic season across four teams, the former Wild prospect returns to his junior hockey roots, seeking an NHL resurgence with the Winnipeg Jets following his Wild departure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-prospect-signs-contract-with-division-rival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-prospect-signs-contract-with-division-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - RUSSO on FOTR | Minnesota Wild Line Combos | Kaprizov + Boldy Line STACK or balanced depth chart?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Russo and Joe Smith discuss some of the biggest names living in the heads of Minnesota Wild fans -- Quinn Hughes, Dylan Larkin, and Jack Hughes -- as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-russo-on-fotr-minnesota-wild-line-combos-kaprizov-boldy-line-stack-or-balanced-depth-chart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-russo-on-fotr-minnesota-wild-line-combos-kaprizov-boldy-line-stack-or-balanced-depth-chart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Nick Foligno opens up on decision to return to Wild: ‘You have more to give’]]></title><description><![CDATA[With his family behind him, another season in Minnesota was an easy choice for Foligno: "Why would you leave here? We&rsquo;re a great team."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-nick-foligno-opens-up-on-decision-to-return-to-wild-you-have-more-to-give/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-nick-foligno-opens-up-on-decision-to-return-to-wild-you-have-more-to-give/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Stu Bickel Interview | Iowa Wild | Mighty Ducks Cameo | Devils-Rangers Brawl | Fight vs Ryan Carter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full interview with Stu Bickel -- NEW Head Coach of the Iowa Wild -- as featured on "Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 123 https://youtu.be/SEO5R7plYo010% off ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-stu-bickel-interview-iowa-wild-mighty-ducks-cameo-devils-rangers-brawl-fight-vs-ryan-carter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-stu-bickel-interview-iowa-wild-mighty-ducks-cameo-devils-rangers-brawl-fight-vs-ryan-carter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Quinn Hughes, Jack Hughes Surprise Fans During Morgan Wallen's Michigan Stadium Walkout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country music star Morgan Wallen brings out Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes and his brother before show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-quinn-hughes-jack-hughes-surprise-fans-during-morgan-wallens-michigan-stadium-walkout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-quinn-hughes-jack-hughes-surprise-fans-during-morgan-wallens-michigan-stadium-walkout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Why Blake Coleman Should Be A Great Addition For The Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild's decision to trade for Blake Coleman should benefit them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-blake-coleman-should-be-a-great-addition-for-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-blake-coleman-should-be-a-great-addition-for-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Marcus Foligno]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL offseason is in the &ldquo;dog days&rdquo; of summer stage, and we&rsquo;re getting down to the final report cards for the Minnesota Wild. The next forward on the list&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-marcus-foligno/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-marcus-foligno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Marcus Foligno]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL offseason is in the &ldquo;dog days&rdquo; of summer stage, and we&rsquo;re getting down to the final report cards for the Minnesota Wild. The next forward on the list was a mainstay on the third and fourth lines, and then his brother came along, and the Wild had their own version of the &ldquo;Bash Brothers&rdquo; from the beloved movie &ldquo;The Mighty Ducks&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-marcus-foligno/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-marcus-foligno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - RUSSO on FOTR | Did Bill Guerin's offseason moves make the Minnesota Wild roster BETTER or WORSE?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Russo and Joe Smith weigh in on whether Bill Guerin's decision to move on from veteran players like Mats Zuccarello, Marcus Johansson, Vladimir Taras...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-russo-on-fotr-did-bill-guerins-offseason-moves-make-the-minnesota-wild-roster-better-or-worse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-russo-on-fotr-did-bill-guerins-offseason-moves-make-the-minnesota-wild-roster-better-or-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - 'Frontrunner' revealed in Dylan Larkin's trade hopes from Red Wings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detroit still has to get its front office in order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-frontrunner-revealed-in-dylan-larkins-trade-hopes-from-red-wings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-frontrunner-revealed-in-dylan-larkins-trade-hopes-from-red-wings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Minnesota Wild Schedule Breakdown | Wild Getting Screwed By NHL With Back to Backs | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick rundown of what the next uear will look like for the WIld and where they will have to step up, also why do the Wild never get to play teams on the seco...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-minnesota-wild-schedule-breakdown-wild-getting-screwed-by-nhl-with-back-to-backs-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-minnesota-wild-schedule-breakdown-wild-getting-screwed-by-nhl-with-back-to-backs-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Patrick Kane's Return Makes the Wild-Blackhawks Rivalry Worth Watching Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legendary winger&rsquo;s homecoming reignites a dormant feud, blending nostalgic playoff bitterness with a high-stakes showdown between Minnesota&rsquo;s rising contenders and Chicago&rsquo;s generational talent, Connor Bedard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-patrick-kanes-return-makes-the-wild-blackhawks-rivalry-worth-watching-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-patrick-kanes-return-makes-the-wild-blackhawks-rivalry-worth-watching-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild watch 'animosity' grow between Stars and Jason Robertson after negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild fanbase was probably hoping that the Dallas Stars and star winger Jason Robertson would go to arbitration this Saturday. Robertson was a rest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-watch-animosity-grow-between-stars-and-jason-robertson-after-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-watch-animosity-grow-between-stars-and-jason-robertson-after-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Olli Maatta Brings Dependability To the Wild Defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olli Maatta gives the Minnesota Wild something they&rsquo;ve long valued on the blue line: calm, experienced, dependable defense. The veteran left-shot blueliner arrived in the Jacob Middleton trade with a reputation as a steady two-way presence. He won&rsquo;t make too much noise offensively but can quietly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-olli-maatta-brings-dependability-to-the-wild-defense/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-olli-maatta-brings-dependability-to-the-wild-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Promising Forward Should Hit New Level Next Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danila Yurov is a breakout candidate to watch next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-promising-forward-should-hit-new-level-next-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-promising-forward-should-hit-new-level-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - RUSSO on FOTR | Quinn Hughes, Dylan Larkin, Jack Hughes | Battling New Jersey Devils fans on Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Russo and Joe Smith discuss some of the biggest names living in the heads of Minnesota Wild fans -- Quinn Hughes, Dylan Larkin, and Jack Hughes -- as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-russo-on-fotr-quinn-hughes-dylan-larkin-jack-hughes-battling-new-jersey-devils-fans-on-twitter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-russo-on-fotr-quinn-hughes-dylan-larkin-jack-hughes-battling-new-jersey-devils-fans-on-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Could Yakov Trenin Be TRADED To Make Space For A Top-End Center?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Minnesota Wild search for a top center, Yakov Trenin&rsquo;s $3.5m contract stands out as a potential moveable piece. If Trenin is dealt, the freed cap spac...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-could-yakov-trenin-be-traded-to-make-space-for-a-top-end-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-could-yakov-trenin-be-traded-to-make-space-for-a-top-end-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - David Spacek Interview | Iowa Development &amp; Minnesota Wild | Representing Czechia at Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Jiricek joined FOTR to talk about his development path, representing Czechia, and much more as featured on "Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 122 https:/...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-david-spacek-interview-iowa-development-amp-minnesota-wild-representing-czechia-at-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-david-spacek-interview-iowa-development-amp-minnesota-wild-representing-czechia-at-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I think I got one more left in the tank': UFA Ryan Reaves eyeing another NHL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Reaves is just 38 games shy of hitting 1,000 for his career, and he&rsquo;s made it clear that he wants to reach that mark.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/i-think-i-got-one-more-left-in-the-tank-ufa-ryan-reaves-eyeing-another-nhl-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/i-think-i-got-one-more-left-in-the-tank-ufa-ryan-reaves-eyeing-another-nhl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Quinn Hughes adds another strange dynamic to an old Wild rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have their share of adversaries, creating Central Division rivals like the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars through ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-quinn-hughes-adds-another-strange-dynamic-to-an-old-wild-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-quinn-hughes-adds-another-strange-dynamic-to-an-old-wild-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Where Does Blake Coleman Fit Into the Wild Lineup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blake Coleman gives the Minnesota Wild a cleaner, heavier layer of offense without needing the puck to live on his stick. He&rsquo;s the kind of middle-six forward who can chip in 20 goals, work the dirty areas, and make life easier for Minnesota&rsquo;s top scorers by driving play in tough minutes. Coleman ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-where-does-blake-coleman-fit-into-the-wild-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-where-does-blake-coleman-fit-into-the-wild-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild may have to deal with Jason Robertson for a long time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether they are able to land a No. 1 center this offseason, the expectation is that the Minnesota Wild are still going to be one of the favorites to make the S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-may-have-to-deal-with-jason-robertson-for-a-long-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-may-have-to-deal-with-jason-robertson-for-a-long-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - 2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Minnesota Wild’s Top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a high prospect-to-NHLer conversion rate a year ago, Minnesota&rsquo;s pipeline looks a bit barren now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-2026-27-nhl-prospect-pool-breakdown-minnesota-wilds-top-10/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-2026-27-nhl-prospect-pool-breakdown-minnesota-wilds-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Minnesota Wild’s Top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back. It&rsquo;s time for Daily Faceoff&rsquo;s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We&rsquo;re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/2026-27-nhl-prospect-pool-breakdown-minnesota-wilds-top-10/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/2026-27-nhl-prospect-pool-breakdown-minnesota-wilds-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild’s best contract gives them a massive advantage in their championship window]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have entered their championship window and with that comes the need for some financial gymnastics. The Wild will be adding Kirill Kaprizov&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-best-contract-gives-them-a-massive-advantage-in-their-championship-window/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-best-contract-gives-them-a-massive-advantage-in-their-championship-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Guy] - THG at 10: Talking About the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time to talk about Minnesota.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_AFyA9FqrZ57bb9QRH77wg/joinJoin us on our discor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-guy-thg-at-10-talking-about-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-guy-thg-at-10-talking-about-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Jonathan Drouin Could Be the Low-Risk Placeholder the Wild Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are on track to start the season with a projected top line featuring Danila Yurov and Max Shabanov alongside Kirill Kaprizov. For Yurov and Shabanov's skills, however, there's a major problem. Where are the minutes eaters? Yurov and Shabanov were both rookies last season, which...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-jonathan-drouin-could-be-the-low-risk-placeholder-the-wild-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-jonathan-drouin-could-be-the-low-risk-placeholder-the-wild-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Connor Bedard Contract Breakdown | Blackhawks Offseason Grade | Projected Line Up | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Bedard has a fancy new ticket that walks him to free agency, but we spend most of the time talking about how the Chicago Blackhawks had one of the off...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-connor-bedard-contract-breakdown-blackhawks-offseason-grade-projected-line-up-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-connor-bedard-contract-breakdown-blackhawks-offseason-grade-projected-line-up-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Patrick Kane returning to Blackhawks is a potential nightmare scnerio for Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are waiting around for some kind of resolution in the Dylan Larkin trade saga. Things only got more difficult once Steve Yzerman stepped down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-patrick-kane-returning-to-blackhawks-is-a-potential-nightmare-scnerio-for-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-patrick-kane-returning-to-blackhawks-is-a-potential-nightmare-scnerio-for-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Patrick Kane Would Make Life Easier For the Wild's Best Scorers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild should actively pursue Patrick Kane because he still gives them something they lack among their top-6 forwards: high-end offensive creativity. Even at 37, Kane remains a dangerous playmaker who can tilt the ice, unlock defenses, and make life easier for the Wild&rsquo;s best scorers....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-patrick-kane-would-make-life-easier-for-the-wilds-best-scorers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-patrick-kane-would-make-life-easier-for-the-wilds-best-scorers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canucks Fans Should Remember Quinn Hughes’ Magic, Not Just How It Ended]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Quinn Hughes skates onto the ice at Rogers Arena wearing a Minnesota Wild jersey for the first time, there will be plenty of emotions. Some fans will cheer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/canucks-fans-should-remember-quinn-hughes-magic-not-just-how-it-ended/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/canucks-fans-should-remember-quinn-hughes-magic-not-just-how-it-ended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Wild Forward Is Now The Best Free Agent Left]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Patrick Kane signing with the Chicago Blackhawks, Vladimir Tarasenko is the best remaining free agent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-forward-is-now-the-best-free-agent-left/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-forward-is-now-the-best-free-agent-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Projected to Lose Key Player in NHL Expansion Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL is going to expand beyond 32 teams eventually, but what if that was going to happen for the 2027-28 season? It's certainly possible -- since Gary Bettman loves the idea of a team in Houston -- and that would mean an expansion draft would have to happen next summer to make that work. If th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-projected-to-lose-key-player-in-nhl-expansion-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-projected-to-lose-key-player-in-nhl-expansion-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Inside Stu Bickel’s rise to Wild’s AHL coach, from Mighty Ducks cameo to MSG melee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mentor John Tortorella says Bickel's hard path to the NHL as a player "makes for a really good coach, especially in the minor leagues."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-inside-stu-bickels-rise-to-wilds-ahl-coach-from-mighty-ducks-cameo-to-msg-melee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-inside-stu-bickels-rise-to-wilds-ahl-coach-from-mighty-ducks-cameo-to-msg-melee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - FREEDOM: Minnesota Wild Launch New Broadcast Platform, Fans GAIN More Ways to Watch in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild reshape their broadcast strategy as a new, team-owned multimedia network launches for the 2026-2027 NHL season. Fans will have more ways than ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-freedom-minnesota-wild-launch-new-broadcast-platform-fans-gain-more-ways-to-watch-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-freedom-minnesota-wild-launch-new-broadcast-platform-fans-gain-more-ways-to-watch-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Vladimir Tarasenko's Unresolved Market Creates An Opportunity For the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild should strongly consider re-signing Vladimir Tarasenko, especially given he hasn&rsquo;t signed a long-term contract. His unresolved market could work in Minnesota&rsquo;s favor, giving them a chance to land a proven scorer at a lower price than expected. The Wild have often needed more fi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-vladimir-tarasenkos-unresolved-market-creates-an-opportunity-for-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-vladimir-tarasenkos-unresolved-market-creates-an-opportunity-for-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - WILLIAM ROUSSEAU: FROM THE CREASE TO THE COCKPIT | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Rousseau plays one of the loneliest positions in sports. As a goaltender, he isn&rsquo;t entirely alone in preventing the other team from scoring but still spends much of each game alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-william-rousseau-from-the-crease-to-the-cockpit-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-william-rousseau-from-the-crease-to-the-cockpit-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Did The Minnesota Wild Drop Out Of The Vincent Trocheck SWEEPSTAKES For Dylan Larkin?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild reportedly backed out of a Vincent Trocheck trade, believing Dylan Larkin could be within reach. Is the team's pursuit of a true 1C now en...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-did-the-minnesota-wild-drop-out-of-the-vincent-trocheck-sweepstakes-for-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-did-the-minnesota-wild-drop-out-of-the-vincent-trocheck-sweepstakes-for-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild’s biggest rival just got even tougher to deal with next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild know how competitive the Central Division can be and it doesn&rsquo;t seem to be slowing down entering the 2026-27 season. The Dallas Stars are exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-biggest-rival-just-got-even-tougher-to-deal-with-next-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-biggest-rival-just-got-even-tougher-to-deal-with-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - FOTR 124 | Michael Russo talks Larkin, Hughes, Minnesota Wild line combos and New Jersey Devils fans]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 124 features Mike Russo and Joe Smith breaking down all of the Minnesota Wild offseason topics10% off Waggle hats, polos, qu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-124-michael-russo-talks-larkin-hughes-minnesota-wild-line-combos-and-new-jersey-devils-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-124-michael-russo-talks-larkin-hughes-minnesota-wild-line-combos-and-new-jersey-devils-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Announces Launch of Multimedia Television Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wild Games Return to Fans Across the State of Hockey on Local Television]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-announces-launch-of-multimedia-television-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-announces-launch-of-multimedia-television-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild’s roster overhaul brings something that was long overdue]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Minnesota Wild were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year, it was clear that changes needed to be made to help the team win a championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-roster-overhaul-brings-something-that-was-long-overdue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-roster-overhaul-brings-something-that-was-long-overdue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Reveal New TV Home With People We Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild The Minnesota Wild are joining the St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, and Columbus Blue Jackets as teams who are partnering with the NHL to produce their team's games on their own internal network. Instead of relying on another broadcaster to pick up their games, the NHL and teams ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-reveal-new-tv-home-with-people-we-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-reveal-new-tv-home-with-people-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Did the Wild Improve Enough This Summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild made additions and subtractions to their roster this offseason, but appear to be stuck in neutral. In The Athletic&rsquo;s recent piece ranking which teams have improved or declined the most according to net rating, Minnesota ranked 18th in the league with a net rating of -3. That sl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-did-the-wild-improve-enough-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-did-the-wild-improve-enough-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[legorocks99] - HOW THE HELL DID QUINN HUGHES PULL THIS OFF?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're going over Minnesota Wild d-man Quinn Hughes hanging out with Jessica Alba at the FIFA World Cup Final.The Province: https://theprovince.com/sports/hoc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/legorocks99-how-the-hell-did-quinn-hughes-pull-this-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/legorocks99-how-the-hell-did-quinn-hughes-pull-this-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - This Wild Young Forward Is A Prime Breakout Candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Brink is a breakout candidate to watch next season for the Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-this-wild-young-forward-is-a-prime-breakout-candidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-this-wild-young-forward-is-a-prime-breakout-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild’s Mats Zuccarello decision could come back to haunt them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL offseason is at a bit of a standstill when it comes to big moves. For the Minnesota Wild, they have yet to make that splash that fans across the league]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-mats-zuccarello-decision-could-come-back-to-haunt-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-mats-zuccarello-decision-could-come-back-to-haunt-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - RandBall: Have the Wild been looking for something they already have?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the Wild&rsquo;s top priorities is finding a No. 1 center like Dylan Larkin. But maybe they already have one with Joel Eriksson Ek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-have-the-wild-been-looking-for-something-they-already-have/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-have-the-wild-been-looking-for-something-they-already-have/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Does Yzerman Getting "Fired" Change The Larkin Situation | Minnesota Wild Trade Rumors | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of course Steve Yzermans days were numbered after how he's done the last few years, but does it change the Wilds odds of getting Larkin as covered by State o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-does-yzerman-getting-fired-change-the-larkin-situation-minnesota-wild-trade-rumors-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-does-yzerman-getting-fired-change-the-larkin-situation-minnesota-wild-trade-rumors-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Minnesota Wild Announce New Broadcast Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild will be moving their TV broadcasts in 2026-27 to their own multimedia network, the team announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-announce-new-broadcast-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-announce-new-broadcast-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - Minnesota Wild launching TV network: What fans need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild is making a big change this season by launching its own multimedia television network, giving fans more ways to catch every game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-minnesota-wild-launching-tv-network-what-fans-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-minnesota-wild-launching-tv-network-what-fans-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Blue Jackets Join NHL Centralized Production for 2026-27 Regional Broadcasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Columbus Blue Jackets were in need of a new television home starting in 2026-27. On Tuesday morning, the NHL shared what that will look like. The NHL announced that&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-blue-jackets-join-nhl-centralized-production-for-2026-27-regional-broadcasts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-blue-jackets-join-nhl-centralized-production-for-2026-27-regional-broadcasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wild teaming up with NHL to broadcast games next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wild games will be available on cable and satellite, over-the-air TV and a streaming platform that will be announced later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-teaming-up-with-nhl-to-broadcast-games-next-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-teaming-up-with-nhl-to-broadcast-games-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Wild Videos] - Your favorite broadcast crew is back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The band is back together! &#127897;&#65039;The Minnesota Wild are launching a new multimedia television network this season, bringing your favorite broadcast crew back to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-your-favorite-broadcast-crew-is-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-your-favorite-broadcast-crew-is-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Broadcast Blade Gang | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wild Games Return to Fans Across the State of Hockey on Local Television]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-broadcast-blade-gang-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-broadcast-blade-gang-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild, NHL unveil framework for new TV broadcasts, streaming plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exact streaming platform, subscription price, plus cable and satellite channels and over-the-air partners have yet to be finalized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-nhl-unveil-framework-for-new-tv-broadcasts-streaming-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-nhl-unveil-framework-for-new-tv-broadcasts-streaming-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Player Report Cards: Danila Yurov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outside of the 2026-27 NHL schedules coming out and Connor Bedard signing his contract extension, there hasn&rsquo;t been much noteworthy news in the NHL as of late. The offseason is&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-player-report-cards-danila-yurov/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-player-report-cards-danila-yurov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Player Report Cards: Danila Yurov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outside of the 2026-27 NHL schedules coming out and Connor Bedard signing his contract extension, there hasn&rsquo;t been much noteworthy news in the NHL as of late.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-player-report-cards-danila-yurov/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-player-report-cards-danila-yurov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five players the Rangers could target to wrap-up offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been quite the off-season for the Rangers, but they could stand to make one more addition. Here are five players who fit the bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/five-players-the-rangers-could-target-to-wrap-up-offseason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/five-players-the-rangers-could-target-to-wrap-up-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Predicting The Minnesota Wild's Opening Night Lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh faces like Maxim Shabanov and Blake Coleman join a revamped defense anchored by Quinn Hughes, signaling a high-stakes roster shift for John Hynes&rsquo; squad in St. Paul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-predicting-the-minnesota-wilds-opening-night-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-predicting-the-minnesota-wilds-opening-night-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Locked on Wild LIVE 7-20-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny gives his predictions as to how the lineup will do for the Wild this season, as well as more thoughts on the Dylan Larkin situation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-20-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-20-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild’s rivalry with the Stars is about to hit another level]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 25 years, it&rsquo;s been hard to pinpoint the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s biggest rival. Their early days in the Northwest Division paired them with the Vancouver Canucks,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wilds-rivalry-with-the-stars-is-about-to-hit-another-level/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wilds-rivalry-with-the-stars-is-about-to-hit-another-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild's two-goalie solution may have an expiration date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have big expectations entering next season and barring a last-minute trade, they&rsquo;ll roll into it with their two-goalie solution. Filip Gustav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wilds-two-goalie-solution-may-have-an-expiration-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wilds-two-goalie-solution-may-have-an-expiration-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Do The Minnesota Wild Have One Of The BEST Top Lines In The NHL?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does a top line of Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Matt Boldy stack up against the NHL&rsquo;s elite? Is this trio enough to drive the Wild&rsquo;s offense, o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-do-the-minnesota-wild-have-one-of-the-best-top-lines-in-the-nhl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-do-the-minnesota-wild-have-one-of-the-best-top-lines-in-the-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - How Long Will the Wild's Roster Purgatory Last?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Make no mistake, the Minnesota Wild are in roster purgatory. Not only is the State of Hockey waiting for resolution on the Quinn Hughes situation, but the top of their lineup feels mighty incomplete. Looking at their projected lineup on Daily Faceoff sort of says it all. There's nothing wrong wit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-how-long-will-the-wilds-roster-purgatory-last/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-how-long-will-the-wilds-roster-purgatory-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Larkin to Minnesota MORE or LESS likely after Yzercanned | CENTRAL ROSTERS: Chicago Blackhawks]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on Judd'z Budz:- Dylan Larkin situation after Yzerman ousted as GM- Central Division 1/8 - Chicago Blackhawks- Minnesota Wild live chat questionsLa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-larkin-to-minnesota-more-or-less-likely-after-yzercanned-central-rosters-chicago-blackhawks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-larkin-to-minnesota-more-or-less-likely-after-yzercanned-central-rosters-chicago-blackhawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - SUPERCHARGED: Should the Minnesota Wild STACK Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Joel Eriksson Ek?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild weigh bold top-line shakeup as road-heavy start looms. Could pairing Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Joel Eriksson Ek ignite the offense and ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-supercharged-should-the-minnesota-wild-stack-kirill-kaprizov-matt-boldy-and-joel-eriksson-ek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-supercharged-should-the-minnesota-wild-stack-kirill-kaprizov-matt-boldy-and-joel-eriksson-ek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Summer Series: The Anaheim Ducks Unlikely Heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game of hockey, like all sports, is filled with heroes. Most of the time, it is the superstars who have a reputation for coming up clutch. However, we are here to talk about the heroic performances that seem to come from nowhere. An unlikely hero can step up and chip in with a massive, &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-summer-series-the-anaheim-ducks-unlikely-heroes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-summer-series-the-anaheim-ducks-unlikely-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - John Hynes Believes Quinn Hughes Will Re-Sign With the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[While there is a lot of focus on improvement for the Minnesota Wild this summer and what moves they can make to take the step forward, there is even more on keeping this group of players together. More specifically, signing star defenseman Quinn Hughes to a new contract extension. The 26-year-old...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-john-hynes-believes-quinn-hughes-will-re-sign-with-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-john-hynes-believes-quinn-hughes-will-re-sign-with-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Wild &amp; McDavid&rsquo;s Huge Oilers&rsquo; Payday?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Roslovic could unlock Matthews, Minnesota may regret chasing Larkin, and McDavid&rsquo;s next deal could rewrite NHL money records. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-maple-leafs-wild-amp-mcdavidrsquos-huge-oilersrsquo-payday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-maple-leafs-wild-amp-mcdavidrsquos-huge-oilersrsquo-payday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Weekend Rumors: Maple Leafs Reunion, Larkin and Red Wings GM Plan, Bedard Deal…]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Get the latest NHL weekend rumors, including Toronto's cryptic post and Chicago's trade that helped get Connor Bedard signed. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-weekend-rumors-maple-leafs-reunion-larkin-and-red-wings-gm-plan-bedard-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-weekend-rumors-maple-leafs-reunion-larkin-and-red-wings-gm-plan-bedard-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Guy] - My Ten Favourite Wild Jerseys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild are in the spotlight today. #minnesotawild #nhlJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_AFyA9FqrZ57bb9QRH77wg/joi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-guy-my-ten-favourite-wild-jerseys/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-guy-my-ten-favourite-wild-jerseys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Bedard&rsquo;s Massive Extension, Fantilli Next &amp; Wild Wait for Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bedard, who just signed a massive five-year deal. Next, we look at how the Bedard contract&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-bedardrsquos-massive-extension-fantilli-next-amp-wild-wait-for-larkin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-bedardrsquos-massive-extension-fantilli-next-amp-wild-wait-for-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Minnesota Bet Its Offseason on Dylan Larkin, and Now Might Miss Twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The Minnesota Wild put so much effort into landing Dylan Larkin, they may have let another big name slip through their fingers. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-minnesota-bet-its-offseason-on-dylan-larkin-and-now-might-miss-twice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-minnesota-bet-its-offseason-on-dylan-larkin-and-now-might-miss-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Bet Its Offseason on Dylan Larkin, and Now Might Miss Twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild had a plan this summer, and it hinged on trading for Dylan Larkin. The Detroit Red Wings captain requested a trade in early June, put Minnesota on his preferred-destination list, and the Wild responded by rearranging other plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-bet-its-offseason-on-dylan-larkin-and-now-might-miss-twice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-bet-its-offseason-on-dylan-larkin-and-now-might-miss-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild reveals dates and matchups for 21st annual Hockey Day Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have officially announced the schedule and matchups for the 21st Annual Hockey Day Minnesota. The 2027 event will bring one of Minnesota&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-reveals-dates-and-matchups-for-21st-annual-hockey-day-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-reveals-dates-and-matchups-for-21st-annual-hockey-day-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - The Minnesota Wild Bring Back All Pending RFA'S | How Good Will Iowa Be Next Year | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caeden Bankier, Carson Lambos, and David Spacek are all coming back next year, and with the addition of Stu Bickell how good can this team be next year as co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-the-minnesota-wild-bring-back-all-pending-rfas-how-good-will-iowa-be-next-year-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-the-minnesota-wild-bring-back-all-pending-rfas-how-good-will-iowa-be-next-year-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Minnesota Wild management is making the Quinn Hughes situation very tense for fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that he can re-sign in Minnesota, the clock is ticking on a Hughes deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-minnesota-wild-management-is-making-the-quinn-hughes-situation-very-tense-for-fans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-minnesota-wild-management-is-making-the-quinn-hughes-situation-very-tense-for-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild’s schedule reveals two hurdles that could shape their season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild fans can finally plan their winter getaways as the team released its 2026-27 schedule on Thursday. But while some may be looking at destinations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-schedule-reveals-two-hurdles-that-could-shape-their-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-schedule-reveals-two-hurdles-that-could-shape-their-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - What Now for Dylan Larkin and MN Wild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is going on with Dylan Larkin in Detroit, now that Steve Yzerman is no longer running the Red Wings?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-what-now-for-dylan-larkin-and-mn-wild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-what-now-for-dylan-larkin-and-mn-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Vladimir Tarasenko]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month of July is halfway over, but the start of the new NHL season is still over two and a half months away. While looking forward to a new&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-vladimir-tarasenko/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-vladimir-tarasenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Vladimir Tarasenko]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month of July is halfway over, but the start of the new NHL season is still over two and a half months away. While looking forward to a new season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-vladimir-tarasenko/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-vladimir-tarasenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Should The Minnesota Wild Have Interest In Top UFA's Remaining | Minnesota Wild Update | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going over the top 10 remaining free agent forwards and whether or not the Wild should have interest in them as covered by State of Hoppy and Spoked Z on &ldquo;Ju...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-should-the-minnesota-wild-have-interest-in-top-ufas-remaining-minnesota-wild-update-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-should-the-minnesota-wild-have-interest-in-top-ufas-remaining-minnesota-wild-update-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Celebrini Discount, Marchessault Trade &amp; Laine Destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Macklin Celebrini, who has stated that he may consider taking a discount on his next deal with the San Jose Sharks.&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-celebrini-discount-marchessault-trade-amp-laine-destinations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-celebrini-discount-marchessault-trade-amp-laine-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Why a Dumbfounding Decision in Detroit Puts a Dylan Larkin Trade in Limbo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . With Steve Yzerman no longer in a position to make trades in Detroit, what does that mean for a Dylan Larkin deal? The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-why-a-dumbfounding-decision-in-detroit-puts-a-dylan-larkin-trade-in-limbo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-why-a-dumbfounding-decision-in-detroit-puts-a-dylan-larkin-trade-in-limbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets, and the Buffalo Sabres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild and Quinn Hughes continue to work on extension. Can the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres work out a Connor Hellebuyck deal?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-winnipeg-jets-and-the-buffalo-sabres/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-winnipeg-jets-and-the-buffalo-sabres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Danila Yurov Is Demanding A Larger Role With His Aggressive Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danila Yurov looks like the kind of young forward who can force his way into a bigger role, and the case for him getting first- or second-line duty is stronger than it might have seemed a few months ago. The key is that he is not just surviving in the NHL; he&rsquo;s producing and showing he can handle...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-danila-yurov-is-demanding-a-larger-role-with-his-aggressive-play/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-danila-yurov-is-demanding-a-larger-role-with-his-aggressive-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Remain Confident That Quinn Hughes Will Sign Extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild remain confident that star defenseman Quinn Hughes will sign an extension with the club, head coach John Hynes told Star Tribune Sports. Hughes has one year remaining on the six-year, $47.1MM deal he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in 2021. The looming expiration made him eligible to sign an extension on July [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-remain-confident-that-quinn-hughes-will-sign-extension/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-remain-confident-that-quinn-hughes-will-sign-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Quinn Hughes will not have to wait long for an emotional return to Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild pulled off one of the biggest trades of the season when they acquired Quinn Hughes last December. But while Hughes gave the Wild some star po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-quinn-hughes-will-not-have-to-wait-long-for-an-emotional-return-to-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-quinn-hughes-will-not-have-to-wait-long-for-an-emotional-return-to-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Charlie Stramel Is Looking Like the Center the Wild Have Been Waiting For]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have spent years searching for the kind of center who can grow into a long-term answer down the middle. Charlie Stramel may already be that player. The 21st overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft has gone from intriguing first-round project to one of the organization&rsquo;s most promisi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-charlie-stramel-is-looking-like-the-center-the-wild-have-been-waiting-for/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-charlie-stramel-is-looking-like-the-center-the-wild-have-been-waiting-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - NHL Insider Drops Major Dylan Larkin Trade Update on Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHL insider has dropped a major Dylan Larkin trade update as the Minnesota Wild remain heavily linked to the Detroit Red Wings captain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-drops-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-on-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-drops-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-on-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild HC Weighs in on Quinn Hughes Contract Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are not close on extension talks, reportedly, but head coach John Hynes doesn't appear concerned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-hc-weighs-in-on-quinn-hughes-contract-talks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-hc-weighs-in-on-quinn-hughes-contract-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Mason Shaw's Return To the Wild Is A Full-Circle Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[On April 1, 2023, Mason Shaw suffered the fourth ACL tear of his career 59 games into what had become his first full NHL season. It was another devastating setback for a player whose path to the NHL had already been sidetracked by the same injury. "I felt like I took a bullet to the knee," Shaw s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-mason-shaws-return-to-the-wild-is-a-full-circle-moment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-mason-shaws-return-to-the-wild-is-a-full-circle-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Big Lead] - Quinn Hughes could earn $16M-$18M AAV in new Wild contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild continue to work toward a contract extension, with expectations growing that the star defenseman could become one of the NHL's highest-paid players. In a recent column for The Athletic, NHL reporter Joe Smith said negotiations remain active despite no immediate breakthrough. "They're working on it, but a deal isn't...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-quinn-hughes-could-earn-16m-18m-aav-in-new-wild-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-big-lead-quinn-hughes-could-earn-16m-18m-aav-in-new-wild-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Jacob Middleton’s role for the Calgary Flames?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Flames recently made a big offseason move: sending Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild. In return, the Flames picked up a 2029 2nd, 2027 3rd, 2028 4th and veteran defenceman Jacob Middleton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/what-is-jacob-middletons-role-for-the-calgary-flames/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/what-is-jacob-middletons-role-for-the-calgary-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Grade Reports: Yakov Trenin]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re halfway through the month of July, and while there&rsquo;s been some big news in the NHL, the Minnesota Wild have been relatively quiet as of late. Still no news&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-grade-reports-yakov-trenin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-grade-reports-yakov-trenin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Grade Reports: Yakov Trenin]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re halfway through the month of July, and while there&rsquo;s been some big news in the NHL, the Minnesota Wild have been relatively quiet as of late. Still no news of a Quinn Hughes signing or any substantial player additions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-grade-reports-yakov-trenin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-grade-reports-yakov-trenin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - FOTR 123 | Stu Bickel Iowa Wild | Dylan Larkin saga evolves with Yzerman OUT as Detroit Red Wings GM]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 123 features an interview with new Head Coach of the Iowa Wild, Stu Bickel. We also cover the Minnesota Wild offseason, focu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-123-stu-bickel-iowa-wild-dylan-larkin-saga-evolves-with-yzerman-out-as-detroit-red-wings-gm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-123-stu-bickel-iowa-wild-dylan-larkin-saga-evolves-with-yzerman-out-as-detroit-red-wings-gm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Nearly Landed 2 Scoring Wingers — Here’s Why They Didn’t]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have not had the busiest offseason, or even one involving transactions you can feel good about going forward, but that's not for the lack of trying. General manager Bill Guerin has explored the free agent market, looking into a couple of wingers that could have certainly made a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-nearly-landed-2-scoring-wingers-heres-why-they-didnt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-nearly-landed-2-scoring-wingers-heres-why-they-didnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The 84-game season puts more pressure on Wild's biggest weakness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota WIld&rsquo;s 2026-27 schedule was revealed on Thursday and there is a lot for fans to digest. The schedule, which begins with 20 of its first 30 games o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-84-game-season-puts-more-pressure-on-wilds-biggest-weakness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-84-game-season-puts-more-pressure-on-wilds-biggest-weakness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - John Hynes ‘very optimistic’ Quinn Hughes will re-sign with Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hynes knows the team needs to improve after losing to Colorado in the second round of the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-john-hynes-very-optimistic-quinn-hughes-will-re-sign-with-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-john-hynes-very-optimistic-quinn-hughes-will-re-sign-with-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Zach Parise and Ryan Suter weren't the disaster they seemed for the Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hindsight is 20/20, but what if the Minnesota Wild hadn't signed Parise and Suter in 2012?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-zach-parise-and-ryan-suter-werent-the-disaster-they-seemed-for-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-zach-parise-and-ryan-suter-werent-the-disaster-they-seemed-for-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild's Patience With Dylan Larkin May Pay Off No Matter What]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second straight summer, the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s offseason has felt like a disappointment. While the Wild promised "Christmas morning" a year ago, fans had to wait to open their gifts as Kirill Kaprizov signed a massive extension, and they traded for Quinn Hughes a few weeks before Christmas....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-patience-with-dylan-larkin-may-pay-off-no-matter-what/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-patience-with-dylan-larkin-may-pay-off-no-matter-what/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Blackhawks took a shot at Nick Foligno in schedule release video]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL released its 2026-27 schedule on Thursday and that meant it was like the Stanley Cup Finals for social media teams across the league. The Minnesota Wild]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-blackhawks-took-a-shot-at-nick-foligno-in-schedule-release-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-blackhawks-took-a-shot-at-nick-foligno-in-schedule-release-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild can't overlook opening night matchup vs. the Predators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild will learn the bulk of their 2026-27 schedule on Thursday, but they already know they&rsquo;ll open the campaign on Oct. 1 with a trip to visit the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-cant-overlook-opening-night-matchup-vs-the-predators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-cant-overlook-opening-night-matchup-vs-the-predators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KSTP] - Wild to open 2026-2027 season in Nashville, play a lot of road games front half of schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild released their 2026-2027 schedule on Thursday. They open the season Thurs. Oct. 1 at Nashville and play 20 of their first 30 games on the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wild-to-open-2026-2027-season-in-nashville-play-a-lot-of-road-games-front-half-of-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wild-to-open-2026-2027-season-in-nashville-play-a-lot-of-road-games-front-half-of-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - Minnesota Wild 2026-27 schedule released: Season opens Oct. 1 at Nashville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild opens the 2026-27 regular season Oct. 1 at the Nashville Predators. Their home opener is Oct. 3 against the Boston Bruins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-minnesota-wild-2026-27-schedule-released-season-opens-oct-1-at-nashville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-minnesota-wild-2026-27-schedule-released-season-opens-oct-1-at-nashville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Will This Be Jared Spurgeon's LAST Season In Minnesota?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jared Spurgeon is entering the final year of his contract and will turn 37 this November. Despite a healthy season last year, he&rsquo;s missed significant time in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-will-this-be-jared-spurgeons-last-season-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-will-this-be-jared-spurgeons-last-season-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - The Wild Face An Early Gauntlet, But The Schedule Eventually Turns In Their Favor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brutal opening stretch forces Minnesota to endure twenty road games by December, testing their grit before a massive holiday homestand offers a chance to climb the standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-wild-face-an-early-gauntlet-but-the-schedule-eventually-turns-in-their-favor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-wild-face-an-early-gauntlet-but-the-schedule-eventually-turns-in-their-favor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wild's schedule is set. These are the games that could shape their Stanley Cup chase.]]></title><description><![CDATA[From rivalry showdowns and reunion games to the toughest road trips, here&rsquo;s what to circle as Minnesota embarks on its quest for a Stanley Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wilds-schedule-is-set-these-are-the-games-that-could-shape-their-stanley-cup-chase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wilds-schedule-is-set-these-are-the-games-that-could-shape-their-stanley-cup-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - 2026-27 Schedule Release | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckle up. It's gonna be a Wild Ride. The 2026-27 schedule is here!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2026-27-schedule-release-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-2026-27-schedule-release-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Minnesota Wild 2026-2027 Schedule RELEASED | Home, away, back-to-back | Games to circle on calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026-2027 NHL Schedule released today at noon CT and we're here to fill you in on all of the key dates for the Minnesota Wild.Full schedule here https://www....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-minnesota-wild-2026-2027-schedule-released-home-away-back-to-back-games-to-circle-on-calendar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-minnesota-wild-2026-2027-schedule-released-home-away-back-to-back-games-to-circle-on-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Wild Videos] - Minnesota Wild 2026-27 Schedule Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hop in and buckle up, the road ahead is going to be a Wild ride. The 26-27 Wild schedule is here!Become a season ticket member now &raquo; https://bit.ly/44xDkib ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-minnesota-wild-2026-27-schedule-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-minnesota-wild-2026-27-schedule-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Bill Guerin's plan to play the waiting game for Dylan Larkin may have backfired]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have spent this offseason trying to land a No. 1 center to help increase their odds of winning the Stanley Cup. The one player they were link]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerins-plan-to-play-the-waiting-game-for-dylan-larkin-may-have-backfired/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerins-plan-to-play-the-waiting-game-for-dylan-larkin-may-have-backfired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - RandBall: Can Minnesota’s contenders become champions? These five questions will decide.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lynx, Wild, Wolves, Vikings and Twins all have a path to a title. Whether they get there depends on one critical roster question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-can-minnesotas-contenders-become-champions-these-five-questions-will-decide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-can-minnesotas-contenders-become-champions-these-five-questions-will-decide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL] - Weirdest NHL Moments of the 2025-26 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time to relive the strangest, funniest, wildest, and most unbelievable moments from the 2025-26 season. From goalie fights and bizarre goals to equipme...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-weirdest-nhl-moments-of-the-2025-26-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-weirdest-nhl-moments-of-the-2025-26-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild's Asset Pool Is Better Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that if Dylan Larkin had asked out of the Detroit Red Wings organization last summer, the Minnesota Wild would have had the ability to pull off a deal for the 30-goal-scoring center. Marco Rossi would have fit the bill as a young, proven center who could fill the Larkin void. A ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-asset-pool-is-better-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-asset-pool-is-better-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Meet The 6-Foot-8 Goalie The Minnesota Wild Just Signed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filip Ruzicka brings a massive frame and raw athleticism to Minnesota&rsquo;s pipeline, signing an entry-level deal to anchor the organization's long-term future behind the pipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-meet-the-6-foot-8-goalie-the-minnesota-wild-just-signed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-meet-the-6-foot-8-goalie-the-minnesota-wild-just-signed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Minnesota Wild Reveal Opening Opponents For 2026-27 NHL Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild kick off the campaign with a grueling Central Division clash in Nashville before hosting the Bruins for a high-stakes home opener at Grand Casino Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-reveal-opening-opponents-for-2026-27-nhl-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-reveal-opening-opponents-for-2026-27-nhl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Quinn Hughes Contract Extension Not Imminent… But Don’t Panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are in talks with Quinn Hughes on a contract extension. And don't panic, but a deal is not yet close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-not-imminent-but-dont-panic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-not-imminent-but-dont-panic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - CAPTAIN’S CALL: Will Minnesota Wild CONTINUE with Jared Spurgeon or Begin 2027-28 Defense Overhaul?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild face pivotal offseason decisions as veterans near contract ends and future stars rise. Will captain Jared Spurgeon extend his stay, or could h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-captains-call-will-minnesota-wild-continue-with-jared-spurgeon-or-begin-2027-28-defense-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-captains-call-will-minnesota-wild-continue-with-jared-spurgeon-or-begin-2027-28-defense-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Locked on Wild LIVE 7-15-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny reacts to correctly predicting that Steve Yzerman stepping down as Red Wings GM and why this move all but assures that Dylan Larkin will end up in Minn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-15-26/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-15-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Steve Yzerman Was An Emperor With No Clothes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Yzerman has spent the last months failing Red Wings fans. The rebuild in Detroit hasn&rsquo;t been an abject failure, but it&rsquo;s certainly not on track to deliver a championship-caliber roster -- even if the Red Wings force Dylan Larkin&rsquo;s hand by denying his trade request. The Athletic&rsquo;s analytical...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-steve-yzerman-was-an-emperor-with-no-clothes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-steve-yzerman-was-an-emperor-with-no-clothes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danila Yurov Reveals That Russian Players See Hockey Differently]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the things I enjoy about reading hockey interviews is that the most interesting comments are not always the ones about goals, assists, or statistics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/danila-yurov-reveals-that-russian-players-see-hockey-differently/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/danila-yurov-reveals-that-russian-players-see-hockey-differently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's hope of trading for Dylan Larkin just took a shocking (but useful) twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings have been in a stalemate over a potential trade for Dylan Larkin. But their pursuit received a shocking turn of events]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-hope-of-trading-for-dylan-larkin-just-took-a-shocking-but-useful-twist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-hope-of-trading-for-dylan-larkin-just-took-a-shocking-but-useful-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Signs Goaltender Filip Ruzicka to Entry-Level Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. &ndash; Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed goaltender Filip Ruzicka to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2026-27 season. Ruzicka, 18 (3/24/08), played in 42 games for the Brandon Wheat Kings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-goaltender-filip-ruzicka-to-entry-level-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-goaltender-filip-ruzicka-to-entry-level-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - 2026 NHL Draft Class Review: Czech Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NHL Draft was historic for Czech hockey. After years of developing high-end goaltending talent, Czechia saw a record-breaking six netminders drafted this year &mdash; the most ever in&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-2026-nhl-draft-class-review-czech-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-2026-nhl-draft-class-review-czech-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Steve Yzerman’s departure as Red Wings GM adds wrinkle to Wild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any momentum Minnesota potentially built toward a Larkin trade is likely gone as Detroit looks for a new head of hockey operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-steve-yzermans-departure-as-red-wings-gm-adds-wrinkle-to-wilds-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-steve-yzermans-departure-as-red-wings-gm-adds-wrinkle-to-wilds-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - GM Refusing to Trade Dylan Larkin to Minnesota Fired]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have been negotiating with Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman all offseason for Dylan Larkin, but not anymore...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-gm-refusing-to-trade-dylan-larkin-to-minnesota-fired/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-gm-refusing-to-trade-dylan-larkin-to-minnesota-fired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Penguins’ Wild Card Factors That Will Lead to Success in 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expectations for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins are not as low as they were last season, but they aren&rsquo;t particularly high either. Pittsburgh is coming off a 98 point season&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-penguins-wild-card-factors-that-will-lead-to-success-in-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-penguins-wild-card-factors-that-will-lead-to-success-in-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s Danila Yurov on NHL Debut, Kaprizov&rsquo;s Guidance &amp; Stanley Cup Dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. In&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-minnesota-wildrsquos-danila-yurov-on-nhl-debut-kaprizovrsquos-guidance-amp-stanley-cup-dreams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-minnesota-wildrsquos-danila-yurov-on-nhl-debut-kaprizovrsquos-guidance-amp-stanley-cup-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s Danila Yurov on NHL Debut, Kaprizov&rsquo;s Guidance &amp; Stanley Cup Dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wildrsquos-danila-yurov-on-nhl-debut-kaprizovrsquos-guidance-amp-stanley-cup-dreams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wildrsquos-danila-yurov-on-nhl-debut-kaprizovrsquos-guidance-amp-stanley-cup-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild may have a hard time trading for anyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin loves to make a deal. The NHL&rsquo;s reigning Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year won the award in part due to his blo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-may-have-a-hard-time-trading-for-anyone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-may-have-a-hard-time-trading-for-anyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Nico Sturm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another hot July day in Minnesota, another day with minimal NHL news. The trade rumors continue to spin and will until there&rsquo;s more news to share. In the meantime, we&rsquo;ll&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-nico-sturm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-nico-sturm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Nico Sturm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another hot July day in Minnesota, another day with minimal NHL news. The trade rumors continue to spin and will until there&rsquo;s more news to share. In the meantime, we&rsquo;ll continue to hand out grade reports for the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s past season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-nico-sturm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-nico-sturm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild have another reason why they could wind up with Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the summer drags on, the Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings are still at a stalemate in trade talks for Dylan Larkin. The star center requested a trade dur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-have-another-reason-why-they-could-wind-up-with-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-have-another-reason-why-they-could-wind-up-with-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild's Pursuit of Dylan Larkin Is At A Standstill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't worry, the Minnesota Wild are still trying to get Dylan Larkin. While a trade has not happened yet and everything is extremely quiet around the potential sweepstakes to get an actual No. 1 center, that just means that negotiations are what they are and right now no one is really budging. Ac...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wilds-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin-is-at-a-standstill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wilds-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin-is-at-a-standstill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild's Offseason Signals a Vote of Confidence in Bobby Brink]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s offseason has been defined by moves that haven&rsquo;t been made yet &mdash; re-signing Quinn Hughes and trading for a center. Still, that doesn&rsquo;t mean the team hasn&rsquo;t undergone an overhaul. Blake Coleman and Max Shabanov will join the lineup as Mats Zuccarello, Marcus Johansson and othe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-offseason-signals-a-vote-of-confidence-in-bobby-brink/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-offseason-signals-a-vote-of-confidence-in-bobby-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Five burning questions for the Wild: What we’re hearing on Quinn Hughes, Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild have put a big dent in their offseason checklist, but there&rsquo;s still some heavy lifting left, including re-signing Quinn Hughes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-five-burning-questions-for-the-wild-what-were-hearing-on-quinn-hughes-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-five-burning-questions-for-the-wild-what-were-hearing-on-quinn-hughes-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Not Happy With Kirill Kaprizov’s Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are reportedly not happy with what they saw on the ice last season from Kirill Kaprizov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-not-happy-with-kirill-kaprizovs-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-not-happy-with-kirill-kaprizovs-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Kaprizov and Hughes The New Parise and Suter? | Is Matt Boldy Too Focused On Golf | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes are about too make 35 Million or more drawing comparison to Parise and Suter. Also Matt Boldy may just join the PGA tour as ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-kaprizov-and-hughes-the-new-parise-and-suter-is-matt-boldy-too-focused-on-golf-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-kaprizov-and-hughes-the-new-parise-and-suter-is-matt-boldy-too-focused-on-golf-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Is Quinn Hughes WORTH The Massive Contract He Is Expected To Receive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes is reportedly set for a massive extension with the Minnesota Wild. In just half a season, he&rsquo;s already rewritten expectations&mdash;and maybe the reco...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-is-quinn-hughes-worth-the-massive-contract-he-is-expected-to-receive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-is-quinn-hughes-worth-the-massive-contract-he-is-expected-to-receive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild First-Round Pick Ranked Among NHL's Best Prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Wild first-round pick has been ranked among the NHL's top prospects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-first-round-pick-ranked-among-nhls-best-prospects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-first-round-pick-ranked-among-nhls-best-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Wild Reminding Canadiens of Insane Value It Has Locked In on Its Young Core]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The Montreal Canadiens have their core locked up to incredible deals, something the Wild are proving with their two huge contracts. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-wild-reminding-canadiens-of-insane-value-it-has-locked-in-on-its-young-core/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-wild-reminding-canadiens-of-insane-value-it-has-locked-in-on-its-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Reminding Canadiens of Insane Value It Has Locked In on Its Young Core]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting in 2027-28, the Montreal Canadiens will have four of their most important players locked up for a combined cap hit of $33.45 million &mdash; and while the club was already highly regarded as the one with the most team-friendly contracts, that number just got a whole lot more attractive following news out of Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-reminding-canadiens-of-insane-value-it-has-locked-in-on-its-young-core/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-reminding-canadiens-of-insane-value-it-has-locked-in-on-its-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - DEAL CLOSE?: Wild and Quinn Hughes CLOSING IN on Massive Extension | BIG Roster Decisions AHEAD!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild fans brace for a seismic shift as rumors swirl around a massive Quinn Hughes extension&mdash;set to reshape the franchise&rsquo;s future. Is this the dawn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-deal-close-wild-and-quinn-hughes-closing-in-on-massive-extension-big-roster-decisions-ahead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-deal-close-wild-and-quinn-hughes-closing-in-on-massive-extension-big-roster-decisions-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Minnesota Wild Sign “Monster” 2026 Draft Pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild only made three selections in the 2026 NHL Draft and "Monster" goalie Filip Ruzicka is the first to sign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-sign-monster-2026-draft-pick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-sign-monster-2026-draft-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Promotes Erica McKenzie to Vice President of Ticket Sales &amp; Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Sports &amp; Entertainment (MSE) and the Minnesota Wild today announced the promotion of Erica McKenzie to Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service. The promotion strengthens the organization's commitment to providing the highest level of service to its fans. McKenzie has served as a Senior]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-promotes-erica-mckenzie-to-vice-president-of-ticket-sales-amp-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-promotes-erica-mckenzie-to-vice-president-of-ticket-sales-amp-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Major Dylan Larkin Trade Update: Will He Get Traded From Detroit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major Dylan Larkin trade update has emerged as questions continue about whether the Detroit Red Wings will move him this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-will-he-get-traded-from-detroit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-will-he-get-traded-from-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild accelerated its championship timeline by trading for Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild had one of their most memorable seasons in franchise history last winter and a big reason was their decision to trade for Quinn Hughes. Hughe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-accelerated-its-championship-timeline-by-trading-for-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-accelerated-its-championship-timeline-by-trading-for-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECHL: New Mexico Hires Matt Register as Assistant Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Mexico Goatheads announced that they&rsquo;ve hired three-time Kelly Cup Champion Matt Register as their Assistant Coach. Register started the 2025-26 season with the Allen Americans before becoming an assistant coach later that season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/echl-new-mexico-hires-matt-register-as-assistant-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/echl-new-mexico-hires-matt-register-as-assistant-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Sign Filip Ruzicka To Entry-Level Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild have put ink to paper with a draft pick. No, it is not their first-round pick or even second from the 2026 NHL Draft, because they didn&rsquo;t have those picks. Minnesota signed its 137th overall selection, Filip Ruzicka, to a three-year, entry-level contract, which will [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-sign-filip-ruzicka-to-entry-level-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-sign-filip-ruzicka-to-entry-level-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Sign Filip Ruzicka To Entry-Level Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild have put ink to paper with a draft pick. No, it is not their first-round pick or even second from the 2026 NHL Draft, because they didn&rsquo;t have those picks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-filip-ruzicka-to-entry-level-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-filip-ruzicka-to-entry-level-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Sign First Prospect of Their 2026 NHL Draft Haul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have signed their first of the three prospects that they selected in the 2026 NHL Draft. It wasn't a big haul or anything, but they got some value and clearly wanted to already lock up a piece. According to PuckPedia, the Wild have signed fifth-round pick goaltender Filip Ruzic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-sign-first-prospect-of-their-2026-nhl-draft-haul/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-sign-first-prospect-of-their-2026-nhl-draft-haul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild in a great position to give Quinn Hughes the bag this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have several irons in the fire at this point of the offseason, but one of the biggest tasks for Bill Guerin is re-signing Quinn Hughes. The W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-in-a-great-position-to-give-quinn-hughes-the-bag-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-in-a-great-position-to-give-quinn-hughes-the-bag-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild sign Filip Růžička to three-year, entry-level contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[R&#367;&#382;i&#269;ka was taken by the Wild in the fifth round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft last June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-filip-rika-to-three-year-entry-level-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-filip-rika-to-three-year-entry-level-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Locked on Wild LIVE 7-13-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny gives his thoughts on Jesper Wallstedt, and his predictions for the Wild for 2026-27. He will also give his thoughts on the Dylan Larkin situation and ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-13-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-13-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild sign Filip Růžička to three-year, entry-level contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild signed 2026 draft pick Filip R&#367;&#382;i&#269;ka&nbsp;to a three-year, entry-level contract, PuckPedia reported Monday. According to PuckPedia, R&#367;&#382;i&#269;ka&nbsp;will carry an annual cap hit of $987,500 through the 2028-29 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-filip-rikato-three-year-entry-level-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-filip-rikato-three-year-entry-level-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - NHL Rumours: Latest on Quinn Hughes Extension with Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time for some more NHL rumours. We're deep into the offseason, but there is still plenty to discuss on the hot stove front. Things may seem quiet, but there are always things going on behind the scenes during the offseason. Trades and contract talks get hammered out during this period. We'll likely see a &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-nhl-rumours-latest-on-quinn-hughes-extension-with-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-nhl-rumours-latest-on-quinn-hughes-extension-with-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Kaprizov-Hughes next Parise-Suter? | Matt Boldy GOLF vs HOCKEY | Minnesota Wild offseason checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on Judd'z Budz:- Leo Carlsson trickledown effect for guys like Jason Robertson and Cutter Gauthier- Should Matt Boldy be more focused on hockey in ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-kaprizov-hughes-next-parise-suter-matt-boldy-golf-vs-hockey-minnesota-wild-offseason-checklist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-kaprizov-hughes-next-parise-suter-matt-boldy-golf-vs-hockey-minnesota-wild-offseason-checklist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - 4 Former Wild Players Among NHL's Top Free Agents Left]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are still some former Minnesota Wild players who are looking for their next contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-4-former-wild-players-among-nhls-top-free-agents-left/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-4-former-wild-players-among-nhls-top-free-agents-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - IOWA WILD SIGNS BLAKE BIONDI TO AHL CONTRACT | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, Iowa &ndash; Iowa Wild General Manager and Alternate Governor Matt Hendricks today announced the American Hockey League (AHL) club signed forward Blake Biondi to a one-year, two-way AHL contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-iowa-wild-signs-blake-biondi-to-ahl-contract-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-iowa-wild-signs-blake-biondi-to-ahl-contract-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild trading for Blake Coleman just got unexpectedly even better]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have not yet landed their No. 1 center this offseason, but that's not through effort. They swung and missed on Brady Tkachuk and have yet to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-trading-for-blake-coleman-just-got-unexpectedly-even-better/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-trading-for-blake-coleman-just-got-unexpectedly-even-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild 2026 Select-a-Seat Join us for our annual Select-a-Seat event on July 23 at Grand Casino Arena. Msg Frequency varies. Text STOP to cancel anytime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Nick Foligno]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason lately in Minnesota has been a lot of warm weather, and just when it might cool down, the heat comes right back. It doesn&rsquo;t feel like hockey weather,&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-nick-foligno/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-nick-foligno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KFAN] - Red Sox Sweep Nine-Game Trek For First Time Since '77 | KFAN FM 100.3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox swept a nine-game road trip for the first time since 1977, culminating in a 3-2 win over the Mets. This historic streak has lifted them to third place in the AL East, just half a game from a Wild Card spot. Interim manager Chad Tracy has led the team to a 14-2 run since late...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-red-sox-sweep-nine-game-trek-for-first-time-since-77-kfan-fm-1003/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-red-sox-sweep-nine-game-trek-for-first-time-since-77-kfan-fm-1003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - What Is the Sticking Point With the Quinn Hughes Extension?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s most critical task this summer isn&rsquo;t chasing free agents or tinkering with the depth chart. It&rsquo;s locking up star defenseman Quinn Hughes to a long-term contract extension. After trading significant assets to acquire him midseason, the franchise has too much invested, competit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-is-the-sticking-point-with-the-quinn-hughes-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-is-the-sticking-point-with-the-quinn-hughes-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - "He's antsy that Quinn Hughes may not re-sign": Pasha Eshghi floats theory about Minnesota Wild's inquiry into Devils' Jack Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rumors have begun to swirl that the Minnesota Wild are engaged in trade inquiries to reunite Quinn Hughes with his brother, Jack, of the New Jersey Devils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-hes-antsy-that-quinn-hughes-may-not-re-sign-pasha-eshghi-floats-theory-about-minnesota-wilds-inquiry-into-devils-jack-hughes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-hes-antsy-that-quinn-hughes-may-not-re-sign-pasha-eshghi-floats-theory-about-minnesota-wilds-inquiry-into-devils-jack-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumor Corner: Bill Guerin Isn’t Done Shopping Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we talk about an aggressive GM who isn't afraid to pull off a major trade, Bill Guerin's name obviously comes to mind. Just think of the blockbuster trade that sent Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/rumor-corner-bill-guerin-isnt-done-shopping-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/rumor-corner-bill-guerin-isnt-done-shopping-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Why the Canadiens’ cap flexibility should be the envy of the NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a global pandemic froze the NHL&rsquo;s salary cap, general managers&rsquo; pockets are finally getting deeper &mdash; and it shows. Leo Carlsson recently signed a record-breaking five-year, $18 million extension with the Anaheim Ducks, courtesy of an offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers. Bowen Byram, who finished 27th in the league in points by a [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-why-the-canadiens-cap-flexibility-should-be-the-envy-of-the-nhl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-why-the-canadiens-cap-flexibility-should-be-the-envy-of-the-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's unrestricted free agent market was especially grim in terms of top-tier talent and difference-makers, but there were still some useful players available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/six-potentially-productive-nhl-free-agents-looking-for-new-teams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/six-potentially-productive-nhl-free-agents-looking-for-new-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Insider Reveals Where Quinn Hughes’ Massive New Contract Is Heading]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . It sounds like Quinn Hughes is closer to signing a contracy with the Wild. What's the money and what does it mean moving forward? The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-insider-reveals-where-quinn-hughes-massive-new-contract-is-heading/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-insider-reveals-where-quinn-hughes-massive-new-contract-is-heading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insider Reveals Where Quinn Hughes’ Massive New Contract Is Heading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes&lsquo; extension talks with the Minnesota Wild appear to be progressing, according to insider David Pagnotta, who reported on the &ldquo;Hello Hockey&rdquo; podcast that the two sides are &ldquo;getting there&rdquo; on a new deal projected at around $17 million per season, if not higher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/insider-reveals-where-quinn-hughes-massive-new-contract-is-heading/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/insider-reveals-where-quinn-hughes-massive-new-contract-is-heading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Latest On Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[During his end of season comments two months ago, Minnesota&rsquo;s Quinn Hughes offered that he is &ldquo;definitely open to re-signing&rdquo; with the Wild, with a preference to work something out over the summer if so. That time is now here. An opportunity for players to hold final press conferences before departing for the off-season, such [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-latest-on-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-latest-on-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Bill Guerin went from GM of the Year to 'loser' after one offseason move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild didn't have the most attention-grabbing offseason, especially considering they are trying to land a top line center. Thus far, the most subst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerin-went-from-gm-of-the-year-to-loser-after-one-offseason-move/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerin-went-from-gm-of-the-year-to-loser-after-one-offseason-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Charlie Stramel Interview | Minnesota Wild Development Camp | Injury status, Michigan State, + MORE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Stramel sat down with Joe Smith at Minnesota Wild Development Camp as featured on "Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 121 https://youtu.be/bA0KVeQYjPU10...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-charlie-stramel-interview-minnesota-wild-development-camp-injury-status-michigan-state-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-charlie-stramel-interview-minnesota-wild-development-camp-injury-status-michigan-state-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Michael McCarron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is in full swing, and that means the NHL is in full offseason mode. Of course, there will be moves and signings, but again, everything has calmed down for&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-michael-mccarron/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-michael-mccarron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Michael McCarron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is in full swing, and that means the NHL is in full offseason mode. Of course, there will be moves and signings, but again, everything has calmed down for the most part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-michael-mccarron/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-michael-mccarron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Which recent departure will the Minnesota Wild miss most next season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, the Minnesota Wild have moved on from several key pieces from last year&rsquo;s core. Mats Zuccarello signed with the L.A. Kings, Jake Middleton was traded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-which-recent-departure-will-the-minnesota-wild-miss-most-next-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-which-recent-departure-will-the-minnesota-wild-miss-most-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL Star Matt Boldy Steals the Show With Wild ‘Happy Gilmore’ Chip From the Grandstands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Boldy turned one wild golf mess into one of the best moments of the American Century Championship 2026 on Saturday at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Playing alongside his U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-star-matt-boldy-steals-the-show-with-wild-happy-gilmore-chip-from-the-grandstands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-star-matt-boldy-steals-the-show-with-wild-happy-gilmore-chip-from-the-grandstands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuccarrello&rsquo;s contract wasn&rsquo;t extended in Minnesota because he had 'too much chemistry' with Kaprizov]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the surprises of the offseason was clearly Mats Zuccarello's move to Los Angeles. He signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings after spending the last seven seasons in Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/zuccarrellorsquos-contract-wasnrsquot-extended-in-minnesota-because-he-had-too-much-chemistry-with-kaprizov/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/zuccarrellorsquos-contract-wasnrsquot-extended-in-minnesota-because-he-had-too-much-chemistry-with-kaprizov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Who Will Bill Guerin Trade For Next | Minnesota Wild Trade Rumors | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin has at least one more move to make, maybe not this offseason, but before the next trade deadline. But who will that be for as covered by State of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-who-will-bill-guerin-trade-for-next-minnesota-wild-trade-rumors-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-who-will-bill-guerin-trade-for-next-minnesota-wild-trade-rumors-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Star Trying to Hang at ACC Celeb Golf Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all know how good Minnesota Wild star Matt Boldy is at hockey, but he's pretty good at golf too and he's showing it at the 2026 American Century Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-star-trying-to-hang-at-acc-celeb-golf-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-star-trying-to-hang-at-acc-celeb-golf-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Jack Hughes may be the Wild’s best pivot over Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have been trying to trade for Dylan Larkin, but the Detroit Red Wings aren&rsquo;t cooperating. With general manager Steve Yzerman&rsquo;s history and hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-jack-hughes-may-be-the-wilds-best-pivot-over-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-jack-hughes-may-be-the-wilds-best-pivot-over-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Re-Signing Daemon Hunt Provides Crucial Blue Line Depth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s re-signing of defenseman Daemon Hunt to a one-year, $900,000 contract is a low-cost, high-upside move that bolsters their blue line depth and provides crucial insurance for a crowded defensive corps. After recording six assists and 43 blocked shots in 32 NHL games last season...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-re-signing-daemon-hunt-provides-crucial-blue-line-depth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-re-signing-daemon-hunt-provides-crucial-blue-line-depth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The NHL Is Catching Up To Kirill Kaprizov's Salary]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Kirill Kaprizov signed his eight-year, $136 million mega-contract last September, the sticker shock hit everyone. The total value of the contract was the largest in NHL history, breaking the record set by Alex Ovechkin's 13-year deal in 2008. Kaprizov's $17 million AAV was the largest in the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-nhl-is-catching-up-to-kirill-kaprizovs-salary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-nhl-is-catching-up-to-kirill-kaprizovs-salary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Can Quinn Hughes Show BETTER DEFENSE In His First Full Season With The Minnesota Wild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s offense surged with Quinn Hughes in the lineup, but it came at the cost of defensive stability. With a full offseason and training camp ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-can-quinn-hughes-show-better-defense-in-his-first-full-season-with-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-can-quinn-hughes-show-better-defense-in-his-first-full-season-with-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Re-Sign Caedan Bankier, Carson Lambos]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have re-signed forward Caedan Bankier and defenseman Carson Lambos to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2026-27 season. Additionally, the team confirmed defenseman David &Scaron;pa&#269;ek&lsquo;s one-year, two-way deal, which was reported last night. Bankier, 23, recently wrapped up his third professional season in the Wild organization. Minnesota selected [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-re-sign-caedan-bankier-carson-lambos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-re-sign-caedan-bankier-carson-lambos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Re-Sign Caedan Bankier, Carson Lambos]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have re-signed forward Caedan Bankier and defenseman Carson Lambos to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-re-sign-caedan-bankier-carson-lambos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-re-sign-caedan-bankier-carson-lambos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Re-signs Forward Caedan Bankier and Defensemen Carson Lambos and David Špaček to One-year, Two-way Contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has re-signed forward Caedan Bankier ($850,000/$100,000) and defensemen Carson Lambos ($850,000/$110,000) and David Spacek ($850,000/$110,000) to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2026-27 season. Bankier, 23 (1/26/03), recorded 20 points (10-10=20) 18]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-re-signs-forward-caedan-bankier-and-defensemen-carson-lambos-and-david-paek-to-one-year-two-way-contracts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-re-signs-forward-caedan-bankier-and-defensemen-carson-lambos-and-david-paek-to-one-year-two-way-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Minnesota Wild Ink Remaining RFA’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild offseason continues to chug along. On Friday, Guerin got deals done with all three remaining restricted free agents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-ink-remaining-rfas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-ink-remaining-rfas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Re-Sign Carson Lambos To A One-Year, Two-Way Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former first-round pick returns to Minnesota&rsquo;s blue line depth, aiming to build on his NHL debut and secure a permanent role within a crowded defensive rotation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-carson-lambos-to-a-one-year-two-way-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-carson-lambos-to-a-one-year-two-way-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - MINNESOTA WILD RE-SIGNS FORWARD CAEDAN BANKIER AND DEFENSEMEN CARSON LAMBOS AND DAVID SPACEK TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY CONTRACTS | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. &ndash; Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has re-signed forward Caedan Bankier ($850,000/$100,000) and defensemen&amp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-minnesota-wild-re-signs-forward-caedan-bankier-and-defensemen-carson-lambos-and-david-spacek-to-one-year-two-way-contracts-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-minnesota-wild-re-signs-forward-caedan-bankier-and-defensemen-carson-lambos-and-david-spacek-to-one-year-two-way-contracts-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Re-Sign David Spacek, Caedan Banker To One-Year Deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota secures key organizational depth as the promising duo returns to Iowa, fortifying the roster while they push for permanent roles on the NHL blue line and wing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-david-spacek-caedan-banker-to-one-year-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-david-spacek-caedan-banker-to-one-year-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month of July continues to move along, as does the NHL offseason, and the trade rumors continue to fly as they usually do during this time of the year,&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month of July continues to move along, as does the NHL offseason, and the trade rumors continue to fly as they usually do during this time of the year, and one of the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s most influential players is among them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild fans should get used to Matt Boldy in trade rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are going big-game hunting to improve their roster this offseason and that means it&rsquo;s not going to be cheap. While they would love to acquire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-fans-should-get-used-to-matt-boldy-in-trade-rumors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-fans-should-get-used-to-matt-boldy-in-trade-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Max Bultman on Dylan Larkin Stalemate | Minnesota Wild great fit for him, less for Detroit Red Wings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Bultman addresses the stalemate between Steve Yzerman and Bill Guerin as the Minnesota Wild seem like the best fit for Dylan Larkin, but the worst for th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-max-bultman-on-dylan-larkin-stalemate-minnesota-wild-great-fit-for-him-less-for-detroit-red-wings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-max-bultman-on-dylan-larkin-stalemate-minnesota-wild-great-fit-for-him-less-for-detroit-red-wings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild May Have Just Lost the Dylan Larkin Sweepstakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild Dylan Larkin has reportedly added the Dallas Stars to his trade list. A list that previously only had the Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, and Vegas Golden Knights on it, now have a team that might actually make a trade work. But as we know -- since Detroit GM Steve Yzerman wants Mat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-may-have-just-lost-the-dylan-larkin-sweepstakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-may-have-just-lost-the-dylan-larkin-sweepstakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild To Re-Sign David Spacek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are expected to be down to one remaining restricted free agent. According to PuckPedia, the Wild have re-signed defenseman David &Scaron;pa&#269;ek to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. He will earn an $850K salary at the NHL level and a $110K salary in the AHL. &Scaron;pa&#269;ek, 23, has been playing in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-to-re-sign-david-spacek/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-to-re-sign-david-spacek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild To Re-Sign David Spacek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are expected to be down to one remaining restricted free agent. According to PuckPedia, the Wild have re-signed defenseman David &Scaron;pa&#269;ek&nbsp;to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-to-re-sign-david-spacek/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-to-re-sign-david-spacek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild sign Spacek, Bankier to one-year contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both players signed two-way contracts, and are expected to be with AHL Iowa next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-spacek-bankier-to-one-year-contracts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-spacek-bankier-to-one-year-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild sign Spacek, Bankier to one-year contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple of minor-leaguers are sticking around with the Minnesota Wild organization. On Thursday, the Wild signed defenseman David Spacek and forward Caeden Bankier to one-year, two-way contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-spacek-bankier-to-one-year-contracts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-spacek-bankier-to-one-year-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - The Flyers Were Ready to Chase a Different Superstar Before Carlsson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Before targeting Leo Carlsson with an offer sheet, the Flyers and Danny Briere were prepared to go all in on another major superstar. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-the-flyers-were-ready-to-chase-a-different-superstar-before-carlsson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-the-flyers-were-ready-to-chase-a-different-superstar-before-carlsson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Stars are learning just how difficult it is to trade for Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild want Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin. That's well known. The issue is that they are having a tough time convincing Red Wings general ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-stars-are-learning-just-how-difficult-it-is-to-trade-for-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-stars-are-learning-just-how-difficult-it-is-to-trade-for-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE ANNOUNCES FULL 2026-27 SCHEDULE | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Iowa Wild and American Hockey League today announced the 2026-27 regular season schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-american-hockey-league-announces-full-2026-27-schedule-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-american-hockey-league-announces-full-2026-27-schedule-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Red Wings’ Larkin Reportedly Expands Trade List to Include Dallas Stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL fans league-wide were caught off guard by a trade request from Dylan Larkin earlier this offseason, and it seemed as though the two sides were heading towards a breakup.&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-red-wings-larkin-reportedly-expands-trade-list-to-include-dallas-stars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-red-wings-larkin-reportedly-expands-trade-list-to-include-dallas-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Dylan Larkin Expands Trade List, But Minnesota Is Still In The Mix]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Detroit&rsquo;s captain adds the Stars to his approved destinations, Bill Guerin remains poised to potentially land the elite two-way center for Minnesota&rsquo;s top-six rotation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-dylan-larkin-expands-trade-list-but-minnesota-is-still-in-the-mix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-dylan-larkin-expands-trade-list-but-minnesota-is-still-in-the-mix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin expands trade list by one team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larkin has been part of the Red Wings organization since he was taken by the team with the 15th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/report-red-wings-dylan-larkin-expands-trade-list-by-one-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/report-red-wings-dylan-larkin-expands-trade-list-by-one-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - FOTR 122 | David Spacek Interview | Minnesota Wild line combos with Shabanov Coleman Brink in top 9]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 122 features David Spacek -- Minnesota &amp; Iowa Wild defenseman.(0:00) INTRO(0:58) Wild top 9-- Evaluating decision to move on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-122-david-spacek-interview-minnesota-wild-line-combos-with-shabanov-coleman-brink-in-top-9/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-122-david-spacek-interview-minnesota-wild-line-combos-with-shabanov-coleman-brink-in-top-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's path to leading the division could get easier with latest Jason Robertson buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild haven't had the start to the offseason that they had anticipated. They were expected to bring in a top line center by this point. They missed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-path-to-leading-the-division-could-get-easier-with-latest-jason-robertson-buzz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-path-to-leading-the-division-could-get-easier-with-latest-jason-robertson-buzz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Case To Swap Joel Eriksson Ek For Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading the insider tea leaves, it looks like the Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings are at an impasse in the Dylan Larkin negotiations. The Wild want the star center; the star center wants to go to Minnesota. However, Detroit GM Steve Yzerman's wish list doesn't line up with the Wild's assets....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-case-to-swap-joel-eriksson-ek-for-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-case-to-swap-joel-eriksson-ek-for-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - MORE GOALS: Minnesota Wild Offense with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes BETTER in 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild reload with Quinn Hughes and Blake Coleman, raising playoff expectations&mdash;yet questions linger. Can the new-look offense deliver with Kirill Ka...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-more-goals-minnesota-wild-offense-with-kirill-kaprizov-matt-boldy-quinn-hughes-better-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-more-goals-minnesota-wild-offense-with-kirill-kaprizov-matt-boldy-quinn-hughes-better-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - IOWA WILD PRESENTED WITH COMMUNITY RELATIONS EXCELLENCE AWARD | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League held its 2026 Awards Gala during the Board of Governors&rsquo; Annual Meeting at Hilton Head Island, S.C., on Wednesday evening, and presented the Iowa Wild with the C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-iowa-wild-presented-with-community-relations-excellence-award-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-iowa-wild-presented-with-community-relations-excellence-award-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Reviewing The Blake Coleman Trade | What can Maxim Shabanov Bring To Top 6 | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rough day as podcast and fan favorite Jake Middleton is headed to the Calgary Flames, but it does bring in Olli Maatta and most importantly Blake Coleman, al...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-reviewing-the-blake-coleman-trade-what-can-maxim-shabanov-bring-to-top-6-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-reviewing-the-blake-coleman-trade-what-can-maxim-shabanov-bring-to-top-6-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild gifted an early edge over Central Division rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild made their longest playoff run in a decade last spring, but they had to earn it in the Central Division. With five playoff teams, the Central]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-gifted-an-early-edge-over-central-division-rival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-gifted-an-early-edge-over-central-division-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild had a very good reason to give Kirill Kaprizov his massive contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild gave Kirill Kaprizov the largest contract in NHL history last September. But as this offseason has dragged on, many have questioned whether t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-had-a-very-good-reason-to-give-kirill-kaprizov-his-massive-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-had-a-very-good-reason-to-give-kirill-kaprizov-his-massive-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - MINNESOTA WILD SIGNS DEFENSEMAN ROMAN SCHMIDT TO A ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY CONTRACT | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Roman Schmidt to a one-year, two-way contract ($850,000/$100,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-defenseman-roman-schmidt-to-a-one-year-two-way-contract-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-defenseman-roman-schmidt-to-a-one-year-two-way-contract-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Youth Hockey Association Nights With the Wild | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be a part of something WILD and bring your youth hockey association to a game at Grand Casino Arena this season!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-youth-hockey-association-nights-with-the-wild-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-youth-hockey-association-nights-with-the-wild-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Announces Dates and Locations for 2026 Block Party Series Presented by CUB]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. &ndash; The Minnesota Wild today announced the 2026 Block Party Series presented by CUB will visit eight communities in Minnesota this summer starting on Tuesday, July 14, at the CUB location at 10520 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431, from 5 - 8 p.m. All events are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-announces-dates-and-locations-for-2026-block-party-series-presented-by-cub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-announces-dates-and-locations-for-2026-block-party-series-presented-by-cub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KFAN] - Wild Card Fery Advances To Wimbledon Semis | KFAN FM 100.3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British wild card, advances to the Wimbledon semifinals after defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets. Ranked 114th, Fery will face Alexander Zverev on Friday. Fery's remarkable performance marks him as the fourth wild card in the Open Era to reach a major semifina...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-wild-card-fery-advances-to-wimbledon-semis-kfan-fm-1003/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kfan-wild-card-fery-advances-to-wimbledon-semis-kfan-fm-1003/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE ANNOUNCES 2026-27 HOME OPENERS | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League today announced the dates and opponents for all 32 teams&rsquo; home openers for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-american-hockey-league-announces-2026-27-home-openers-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-american-hockey-league-announces-2026-27-home-openers-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Dylan Larkin saga could reach a conclusion before season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been exactly a week since the start of free agency, and the Minnesota Wild have yet to address their need for a top line center. While the free agent marke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-dylan-larkin-saga-could-reach-a-conclusion-before-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-dylan-larkin-saga-could-reach-a-conclusion-before-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Bill Guerin Explains The Wild's Roster Shakeup This Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild typically try to keep a status quo. They don't like to see too many unrestricted free agents leave St. Paul and even if they do, they typically don't think that highly of them in the first place. That concept got thrown out the window this summer. General manager Bill Guerin ha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerin-explains-the-wilds-roster-shakeup-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerin-explains-the-wilds-roster-shakeup-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Matt Boldy Has Become Indispensible To the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Boldy has evolved into one of the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s most indispensable players, and his name should be firmly off the trade block. As a drafted-and-developed, two-way forward with elite offensive instincts and growing leadership qualities, Boldy has become an offensive engine for the Wild. Bo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-matt-boldy-has-become-indispensible-to-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-matt-boldy-has-become-indispensible-to-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Bill Guerin Explains The Wild's Roster Shakeup This o]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild typically try to keep a status quo. They don't like to see too many unrestricted free agents leave St. Paul and even if they do, they typically don't think that highly of them in the first place. That concept got thrown out the window this summer. General manager Bill Guerin ha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerin-explains-the-wilds-roster-shakeup-this-o/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerin-explains-the-wilds-roster-shakeup-this-o/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild’s latest Dylan Larkin update is a double-edged sword]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have been considered one of the front-runners to acquire Dylan Larkin in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. But the road to finally filling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-latest-dylan-larkin-update-is-a-double-edged-sword/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-latest-dylan-larkin-update-is-a-double-edged-sword/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Chris Kreider Could Be the Wild's Vladimir Tarasenko 2.0]]></title><description><![CDATA[When looking at Bill Guerin's GM of the Year campaign, the Quinn Hughes trade stands as the No. 1 reason he landed the hardware. Retaining Kirill Kaprizov was another headline-grabber, and to a lesser extent, so was adding Michael McCarron and key depth pieces at the trade deadline. But a big pie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-chris-kreider-could-be-the-wilds-vladimir-tarasenko-20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-chris-kreider-could-be-the-wilds-vladimir-tarasenko-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild sign Roman Schmidt to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schmidt&rsquo;s contract is a two-way deal, where he&rsquo;ll earn an $850,000 salary in the NHL and $100,000 in the AHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-roman-schmidt-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-roman-schmidt-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild sign Roman Schmidt to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Roman Schmidt to a one-year contract with a league minimum cap hit of $850,000. Schmidt was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with an $805,833 cap hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-roman-schmidt-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-roman-schmidt-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Minor League Notes: Penguins, Wild, Senators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins added to their forward group and blue line on Tuesday, announcing AHL contracts for forwards Rafa&euml;l Harvey-Pinard and Hugh McGing and defenseman Ryan Mast for the 2026-27 season. Harvey-Pinard is the headliner of the trio: the 27-year-old is coming off a 66-game campaign in which he tied his AHL career high with [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-minor-league-notes-penguins-wild-senators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-minor-league-notes-penguins-wild-senators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - WILD WINNERS: Why Early Extensions for Matt Boldy and Brock Faber PAY OFF Amid Leo Carlson Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offer sheet chaos erupts as the Philadelphia Flyers stun the NHL with a record-breaking bid for Anaheim Ducks&rsquo; Leo Carlsson&mdash;could this bold move shift the ba...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-wild-winners-why-early-extensions-for-matt-boldy-and-brock-faber-pay-off-amid-leo-carlson-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-wild-winners-why-early-extensions-for-matt-boldy-and-brock-faber-pay-off-amid-leo-carlson-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Calvin Pickard Gives the Wild Needed Goaltending Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of all the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s early-offseason moves, signing Calvin Pickard has gone a bit overlooked. It makes sense, given that Pickard is a veteran netminder who only played 16 NHL games last season. Still, the goaltender will likely appear in net for Minnesota, particularly early in the season ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-calvin-pickard-gives-the-wild-needed-goaltending-insurance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-calvin-pickard-gives-the-wild-needed-goaltending-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Where Does Blake Coleman FIT With The Minnesota Wild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blake Coleman&rsquo;s arrival gives the Minnesota Wild valuable flexibility in their middle six. Despite solid numbers last season, it&rsquo;s worth noting he played on ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-where-does-blake-coleman-fit-with-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-where-does-blake-coleman-fit-with-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Minnesota Wild Potential Top-Six Center Off The Board, Signs In Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Giroux&rsquo;s decision to remain with the Senators narrows the market for veteran talent as Bill Guerin weighs limited options to bolster Minnesota&rsquo;s aging offensive core.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-potential-top-six-center-off-the-board-signs-in-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-potential-top-six-center-off-the-board-signs-in-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Wild Top Trade Target Refusing to Expand List]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have been chasing Dylan Larkin all offseason, but now we know more about his trade list and Detroit's demands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-wild-top-trade-target-refusing-to-expand-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-wild-top-trade-target-refusing-to-expand-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larkin has a full no-trade clause on his current contract, which persists through the 2027-28 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/report-red-wings-dylan-larkin-has-still-not-expanded-trade-list-beyond-three-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/report-red-wings-dylan-larkin-has-still-not-expanded-trade-list-beyond-three-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Have Wanted Maxim Shabanov Longer Than Fans Realized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin reveals a multi-year pursuit of the Russian standout, positioning the dynamic forward for a top-six role to ignite Minnesota&rsquo;s revamped offensive attack this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-have-wanted-maxim-shabanov-longer-than-fans-realized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-have-wanted-maxim-shabanov-longer-than-fans-realized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Offer Sheet SZN | New-look Minnesota Wild lineup | Dylan Larkin saga | WAY too early 2027 NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on Judd'z Budz:- Offer Sheets are making their comeback-- Barrett Hayton to New Jersey Devils-- Leo Carlsson to Philadelphia Flyers (what should An...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-offer-sheet-szn-new-look-minnesota-wild-lineup-dylan-larkin-saga-way-too-early-2027-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-offer-sheet-szn-new-look-minnesota-wild-lineup-dylan-larkin-saga-way-too-early-2027-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Bill Guerin Explains Why It Was Time To Change The Wild's Roster 'You Can't Keep Rolling Out The Same Team']]></title><description><![CDATA[General manager Bill Guerin revitalized Minnesota&rsquo;s core by swapping popular veterans for Stanley Cup pedigree and speed, betting that a calculated roster shakeup will spark a deeper playoff run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-bill-guerin-explains-why-it-was-time-to-change-the-wilds-roster-you-cant-keep-rolling-out-the-same-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-bill-guerin-explains-why-it-was-time-to-change-the-wilds-roster-you-cant-keep-rolling-out-the-same-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild may have another reason why Mats Zuccarello had to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have already made some surprising moves this season but one of the biggest so far was the decision to let Mats Zuccarello leave in free agenc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-may-have-another-reason-why-mats-zuccarello-had-to-go/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-may-have-another-reason-why-mats-zuccarello-had-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Wild Goaltender, Prospect Signs With Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slovakian Olympian Samuel Hlavaj joins the Maple Leafs on a one-year deal, bringing international pedigree and heavy AHL experience to bolster Toronto&rsquo;s organizational depth between the pipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-goaltender-prospect-signs-with-toronto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-goaltender-prospect-signs-with-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - WHERE ARE THEY NOW? CODY MCLEOD | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like many NHL players, Cody McLeod&rsquo;s path took him through the AHL. McLeod, who was more likely to make his way on to the score sheet with penalty minutes than with points, still managed to play 775 NHL games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-where-are-they-now-cody-mcleod-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-where-are-they-now-cody-mcleod-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Minnesota Wild Turning Attention to Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are reportedly shifting their focus this offseason over to Quinn Hughes contract talks -- what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-turning-attention-to-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-turning-attention-to-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Card: Brock Faber]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL offseason is in full swing, and while there are still signings and trades to come, they&rsquo;ll be more spread out than all at one time. The Minnesota Wild&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-card-brock-faber/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-card-brock-faber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Card: Brock Faber]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL offseason is in full swing, and while there are still signings and trades to come, they&rsquo;ll be more spread out than all at one time. The Minnesota Wild likely still have some news to make, but for now, it&rsquo;s still about their past season and how their players did.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-card-brock-faber/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-card-brock-faber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Leo Carlsson's offer sheet created another problem for the Wild's offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have found this offseason more difficult than expected. The Wild are still trying to swing a trade that will bring Dylan Larkin over from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-leo-carlssons-offer-sheet-created-another-problem-for-the-wilds-offseason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-leo-carlssons-offer-sheet-created-another-problem-for-the-wilds-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Are Now Focusing On the Biggest Priority of the Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild Now that NHL free agency is slowly winding down -- there are still a couple good players available but really only if you want to take a gamble on someone like Patrik Laine bouncing back or Anthony Mantha continuing to have good seasons -- the Minnesota Wild are turning their attentio...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-are-now-focusing-on-the-biggest-priority-of-the-offseason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-are-now-focusing-on-the-biggest-priority-of-the-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Trading For Coleman and Maatta Gives the Wild More Bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild just made a move that should get fans talking. By bringing in Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Jacob Middleton, the Wild added a pair of battle-tested veterans who know exactly what it takes to win in the NHL. It&rsquo;s the kind of trade that say...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-trading-for-coleman-and-maatta-gives-the-wild-more-bite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-trading-for-coleman-and-maatta-gives-the-wild-more-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Elliotte Friedman details Wild’s stalled trade pursuit of Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the worst-kept secret in the NHL that the Minnesota Wild are trying to trade for Detroit Red Wings center and captain Dylan Larkin. In need of a top-line c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-elliotte-friedman-details-wilds-stalled-trade-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-elliotte-friedman-details-wilds-stalled-trade-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - HIDDEN GEM: Minnesota Wild Hope Maxim Shabanov can be Latest KHL SUCCESS | Is He a Top Line Winger?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild shake up their top line, hoping Kirill Kaprizov can ignite fresh chemistry alongside Danila Yurov and intriguing new winger Maxim Shabanov. Is...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-hidden-gem-minnesota-wild-hope-maxim-shabanov-can-be-latest-khl-success-is-he-a-top-line-winger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-hidden-gem-minnesota-wild-hope-maxim-shabanov-can-be-latest-khl-success-is-he-a-top-line-winger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHL: Tucson Roadrunners Extend Sammy Walker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tucson Roadrunners today extended forward Sammy Walker with a one-year AHL deal. In 57 games last season for Tucson, he had 28 points on 12 goals and 16 assists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-tucson-roadrunners-extend-sammy-walker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-tucson-roadrunners-extend-sammy-walker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Locked on Wild LIVE 7-6-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny makes his return to discuss the pursuit of Dylan Larkin, his correct prediction that Bill Guerin would win GM of the Year, as well as why the Wild will...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-6-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-locked-on-wild-live-7-6-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Bill Guerin tried breaking the NHL with blockbuster trade attempt to appease Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild didn't have the most eventful start to their offseason, as they are waiting and hoping they can strike a deal for a big name player. It's no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerin-tried-breaking-the-nhl-with-blockbuster-trade-attempt-to-appease-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerin-tried-breaking-the-nhl-with-blockbuster-trade-attempt-to-appease-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - NHL Insider Drops Surprising Jack Hughes Trade Update for Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHL insider has shared a surprising Jack Hughes trade update for the Minnesota Wild as speculation continues about a blockbuster move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-drops-surprising-jack-hughes-trade-update-for-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-drops-surprising-jack-hughes-trade-update-for-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Signs Defenseman Daemon Hunt to One-Year Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Daemon Hunt to a one-year, $900,000 contract for the 2026-27 season. Hunt, 24 (5/15/02), established career highs in games played (34), assists (six), penalty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-defenseman-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-defenseman-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild are taking an intelligent gamble on Maxim Shabanov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, the Minnesota Wild signed Russian forward Maxim Shabanov to a one-year, 1.6 million dollar deal. Shabanov spent four seasons in the KHL befor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-are-taking-an-intelligent-gamble-on-maxim-shabanov/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-are-taking-an-intelligent-gamble-on-maxim-shabanov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Nick Foligno Brings Stability To A Team With Postseason Ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild re-signed Nick Foligno, giving them exactly the kind of veteran presence contenders lean on in the spring. Foligno will play on a one-year, $900,000 deal, returning for his 20th NHL season after the Wild acquired him from the Chicago Blackhawks last March. The move signals they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-nick-foligno-brings-stability-to-a-team-with-postseason-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-nick-foligno-brings-stability-to-a-team-with-postseason-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - NHL Insider Reveals Dylan Larkin’s Most Likely Trade Destination]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHL insider has revealed Dylan Larkin&rsquo;s most likely trade destination as speculation continues to swirl around the Detroit Red Wings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-reveals-dylan-larkins-most-likely-trade-destination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-reveals-dylan-larkins-most-likely-trade-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jared Spurgeon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild were active during the first few days of free agency, which saw several signings as well as a trade that sent defenseman Jake Middleton, along with several&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-jared-spurgeon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-jared-spurgeon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jared Spurgeon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild were active during the first few days of free agency, which saw several signings as well as a trade that sent defenseman Jake Middleton, along with several future draft picks, to the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli M&auml;&auml;tt&auml;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-jared-spurgeon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-jared-spurgeon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Updated Wild depth chart after Daemon Hunt re-signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hunt returns for his fourth season with the Wild, although the rest of the roster looks a bit different after a flurry of moves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-updated-wild-depth-chart-after-daemon-hunt-re-signs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-updated-wild-depth-chart-after-daemon-hunt-re-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild insider: After years of loyalty, Bill Guerin embraces change by shaking up veteran core]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus: Olli M&auml;&auml;tt&auml;'s perspective on reuniting with Guerin and new director of scouting Ricard Persson's long history with the Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-insider-after-years-of-loyalty-bill-guerin-embraces-change-by-shaking-up-veteran-core/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-insider-after-years-of-loyalty-bill-guerin-embraces-change-by-shaking-up-veteran-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Are Trying to Pull Off Another Blockbuster Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild need to swing at something big this offseason to make it worth it. So far, all they've done is tinkered around the edges -- they haven't even re-signed Quinn Hughes to the extension that he more than deserves. The business Bill Guerin has done so far has largely been just shuff...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-are-trying-to-pull-off-another-blockbuster-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-are-trying-to-pull-off-another-blockbuster-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wild turn attention to Quinn Hughes extension talks with free agency quieting down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild can sign superstar Quinn Hughes to a contract extension, and the deal should make him one of the highest-paid defensemen in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-turn-attention-to-quinn-hughes-extension-talks-with-free-agency-quieting-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-turn-attention-to-quinn-hughes-extension-talks-with-free-agency-quieting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Re-Sign Daemon Hunt To One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 PM: Hunt&rsquo;s new contract has been made official per the team, as he and the Wild have agreed on a one-year deal worth $900k. With his signing crossed off Minnesota&rsquo;s defense core is set for next season, barring any trades which are speculated to involve a big addition up front to help out the center [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Re-Sign Daemon Hunt To One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 PM:&nbsp;Hunt&rsquo;s new contract has been made official per the team, as he and the Wild have agreed on a one-year deal worth $900k. With his signing crossed off Minnesota&rsquo;s defense core is set for next season, barring any trades which are speculated to involve a big addition up front to help out the center ice position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Connor Bedard eyes $17M per season with the Blackhawks as he aims to match 29-YO Wild's star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks began discussions over a potential contract extension last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-connor-bedard-eyes-17m-per-season-with-the-blackhawks-as-he-aims-to-match-29-yo-wilds-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-connor-bedard-eyes-17m-per-season-with-the-blackhawks-as-he-aims-to-match-29-yo-wilds-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild re-sign Daemon Hunt to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daemon Hunt had six assists in 32 NHL games last season, averaging 12:26 of ice time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild re-sign Daemon Hunt to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild and Daemon Hunt have agreed on a one-year, $900,000 deal on Sunday, just hours ahead of the defenseman having to decide whether to file for arbitration, according to The Athletic&rsquo;s Michael Russo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Re-Sign Daemon Hunt, Retain Young Defensive Depth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 24-year-old blueliner returns to Minnesota after proving his shot-blocking grit. Hunt provides the Wild crucial blue-line stability and insurance behind a star-studded defensive core this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-retain-young-defensive-depth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-daemon-hunt-retain-young-defensive-depth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Report: MN Wild Nearing Deal with RFA Defenseman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are reportedly nearing a deal with restricted free agent rookie, Daemon Hunt. Here's what you need to know...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-report-mn-wild-nearing-deal-with-rfa-defenseman/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-report-mn-wild-nearing-deal-with-rfa-defenseman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Nearing New Contract With Daemon Hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are nearing a new contract with restricted free-agent defenseman Daemon Hunt per Michael Russo of The Athletic. This deal is expected to come through before the July 5th deadline to file for salary arbitration. Hunt will sacrifice his only year of arbitration eligibility in favor of a new deal in Minnesota. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-nearing-new-contract-with-daemon-hunt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-nearing-new-contract-with-daemon-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Nearing New Contract With Daemon Hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are nearing a new contract with restricted free-agent defenseman Daemon Hunt per Michael Russo of The Athletic. This deal is expected to come through before the July 5th deadline to file for salary arbitration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-nearing-new-contract-with-daemon-hunt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-nearing-new-contract-with-daemon-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - How Wild's Jack Hughes trade plans involve Dylan Larkin, Red Wings]]></title><description><![CDATA[There could be a lot of moving parts here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-how-wilds-jack-hughes-trade-plans-involve-dylan-larkin-red-wings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-how-wilds-jack-hughes-trade-plans-involve-dylan-larkin-red-wings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Calder Cup Winner, Former Wild Forward Re-Signs With Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vinni Lettieri returns to the Maple Leafs on a one-year deal after fueling a championship run with clutch goals and veteran leadership during the Marlies' Calder Cup victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-calder-cup-winner-former-wild-forward-re-signs-with-toronto/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-calder-cup-winner-former-wild-forward-re-signs-with-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Hughes Traded to the Wild: Reporters Suggest the Possibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are actively looking for a top-6 center, ideally for their first line. It's not always easy to add a player of that caliber, but the team has been strongly linked to Dylan Larkin ever since he requested a trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/jack-hughes-traded-to-the-wild-reporters-suggest-the-possibility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/jack-hughes-traded-to-the-wild-reporters-suggest-the-possibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Robertson Arbitration, Jack Hughes to Wild &amp; Wright To Habs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Jason Robertson, who has a ticking clock on filing for arbitration with the Dallas Stars. Next, we look at the idea&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-robertson-arbitration-jack-hughes-to-wild-amp-wright-to-habs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumours-robertson-arbitration-jack-hughes-to-wild-amp-wright-to-habs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - It's Okay To Mourn the Wild's Losses In Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agency exposes the different ways that fans enjoy hockey each year. It&rsquo;s something we also see at the trade deadline. Some fans watch the sport through the lens of stats. What matters is points, plus-minus, slot shots, penalty minutes. Some are so stringent that they prefer the numbers to an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-its-okay-to-mourn-the-wilds-losses-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-its-okay-to-mourn-the-wilds-losses-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Joel Kiviranta’s Return Actually Gives the Dallas Stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A familiar face returned to the Dallas Stars during this season&rsquo;s Free Agency. Joel Kiviranta signed a one-year, $1 million contract on July 1, returning to the organization that gave him his NHL start after three seasons with the Colorado Avalanche.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/what-joel-kivirantas-return-actually-gives-the-dallas-stars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/what-joel-kivirantas-return-actually-gives-the-dallas-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Insider Suggests Oilers Could Look at Signing Vladimir Tarasenko]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oilers have had a near perfect offseason so far. They have moved on from Kris Knoblauch, traded away Darnell Nurse&rsquo;s entire $9.25 million cap hit, kept their key&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-insider-suggests-oilers-could-look-at-signing-vladimir-tarasenko/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-insider-suggests-oilers-could-look-at-signing-vladimir-tarasenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Prioritized Size and Stability With Limited Draft Picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Andersson is a 6-foot-4, 218-pound Swedish center the Minnesota Wild selected with the 83rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft. It was a third-round selection they acquired by trading up for a prospect who projects as a physical, two-way middle-six forward with underrated offensive instincts...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-prioritized-size-and-stability-with-limited-draft-picks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-prioritized-size-and-stability-with-limited-draft-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Dylan Larkin Chase Not Over; MN Wild Patience Paying Off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild reportedly believe they have a path to land Dylan Larkin... and they may be the only interested party remaining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-dylan-larkin-chase-not-over-mn-wild-patience-paying-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-dylan-larkin-chase-not-over-mn-wild-patience-paying-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild's Old Core Took Them As Far As It Could Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine, if you will: It was a sunny morning at the Tarps Off Bar and Grill. Located on one of the 10,000 lakes in the state, the Minnesota Wild were enjoying their summer with plenty of beverages and pouches flying around. But there was also something in the distance. Wild general manager Bill G...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-old-core-took-them-as-far-as-it-could-go/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-old-core-took-them-as-far-as-it-could-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Recapping the Minnesota Wild’s Early Free Agency Moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first day of free agency in the NHL saw quite a bit of movement, and the Wild were a minor part of that, but not what most were expecting.&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-recapping-the-minnesota-wilds-early-free-agency-moves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-recapping-the-minnesota-wilds-early-free-agency-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pioneer Press] - Re-reunion for Foligno brothers as Nick re-signs with Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[After pondering his next move over the month of June, Foligno agreed to one more season with his brother Marcus in Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pioneer-press-re-reunion-for-foligno-brothers-as-nick-re-signs-with-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pioneer-press-re-reunion-for-foligno-brothers-as-nick-re-signs-with-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Mats Zuccarello Absence Leaves A Void That's Not Easily Measured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mats Zuccarello&rsquo;s departure from the Minnesota Wild leaves a gap that goes far beyond the stat sheet. While his production has been consistently strong, the deeper loss lies in his chemistry with Kirill Kaprizov and the stability he brought to the team&rsquo;s offensive identity. For a franchise built ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-mats-zuccarello-absence-leaves-a-void-thats-not-easily-measured/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-mats-zuccarello-absence-leaves-a-void-thats-not-easily-measured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Reacting to The San Jose Sharks First Round Picks | Video Highlights | 2026 NHL Draft | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hard to argue that the San Jose Sharks weren't the clear winner on night one of the NHL Draft as covered by Spoked Z on &ldquo;Judd'z Budz&rdquo; Episode 2026 NHL Draft ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-reacting-to-the-san-jose-sharks-first-round-picks-video-highlights-2026-nhl-draft-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-reacting-to-the-san-jose-sharks-first-round-picks-video-highlights-2026-nhl-draft-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Mätää 7/3 Availability | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defenseman Olli M&auml;t&auml;&auml; speaks to media after joining the Minnesota Wild via trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-mt-73-availability-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-mt-73-availability-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild's Max Shabanov Signing Might Have Sneaky Upside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entering free agency with the fourth-fewest dollars to spend against the salary cap, the Minnesota Wild needed to play Moneyball. The core of "Moneyball" was that GM Brad Pitt* had to find bargains, mostly through unearthing players with obvious warts and hidden upside. Guys who were old, played ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-max-shabanov-signing-might-have-sneaky-upside/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wilds-max-shabanov-signing-might-have-sneaky-upside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets, and the Nashville Predators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real negotiations haven't started between the Minnesota Wild and Quinn Hughes' camp. The Winnipeg Jets are looking to get younger and faster. The Nashville Predators may need to move some contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-winnipeg-jets-and-the-nashville-predators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-winnipeg-jets-and-the-nashville-predators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - What the Wild's latest trades mean for their Dylan Larkin trade hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[How did Thursday's moves impact the Wild's pursuit of a top-line center?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-what-the-wilds-latest-trades-mean-for-their-dylan-larkin-trade-hunt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-what-the-wilds-latest-trades-mean-for-their-dylan-larkin-trade-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - NHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Flames &amp; Oilers Nurse Shares What Went Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . McKenna earns strong early praise, Nurse reflects on Edmonton exit, and Flames&ndash;Wild make a big multi-piece trade. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-maple-leafs-flames-amp-oilers-nurse-shares-what-went-wrong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-nhl-trade-talk-recap-maple-leafs-flames-amp-oilers-nurse-shares-what-went-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - TRADING UP: Minnesota Wild ADD Blake Coleman, SHIP Jake Middleton—Did Minnesota IMPROVE Second Line?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild shake up their roster with a bold trade, sending Jake Middleton and key draft picks to the Calgary Flames for Stanley Cup winner Blake Coleman...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-trading-up-minnesota-wild-add-blake-coleman-ship-jake-middletondid-minnesota-improve-second-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-trading-up-minnesota-wild-add-blake-coleman-ship-jake-middletondid-minnesota-improve-second-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Jack Hughes to MN Wild Trade Rumors Back Up?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could Minnesota Wild president of hockey ops Bill Guerin be cooking behind the scenes to unite Jack Hughes with his brother...?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-jack-hughes-to-mn-wild-trade-rumors-back-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-jack-hughes-to-mn-wild-trade-rumors-back-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[TSN] - Wild re-sign Nick Foligno to one-year, $900,000 contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have re-signed veteran forward Nick Foligno to a one-year, $900,000 contract on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-wild-re-sign-nick-foligno-to-one-year-900000-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-wild-re-sign-nick-foligno-to-one-year-900000-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[TSN] - Flames trade F Coleman, D Maatta to Wild for D Middleton and picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Flames are trading forward Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild for defenceman Jake Middleton and three draft picks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-flames-trade-f-coleman-d-maatta-to-wild-for-d-middleton-and-picks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-flames-trade-f-coleman-d-maatta-to-wild-for-d-middleton-and-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild reshape roster with Coleman, Maatta, Shabanov additions after July 1 whiff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild got Blake Coleman on a significantly cheaper contract than the one July 1 target Anders Lee signed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-reshape-roster-with-coleman-maatta-shabanov-additions-after-july-1-whiff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-reshape-roster-with-coleman-maatta-shabanov-additions-after-july-1-whiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Get Two Upgrades For the Price of One In Blake Coleman Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a difference a day makes. Yesterday the Minnesota Wild were staring at a lineup that shed 53 goals between Vladimir Tarasenko, Mats Zuccarello, and Marcus Johansson, with no replacements in sight. That's a winger on each of the team's top-three lines they needed to replace. Having struck out...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-get-two-upgrades-for-the-price-of-one-in-blake-coleman-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-get-two-upgrades-for-the-price-of-one-in-blake-coleman-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Blake Coleman Opens Up On Wild Trade, John Hynes Reunion And Stanley Cup Expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shocked by a sudden move to Minnesota, the veteran winger reunites with a former mentor and embraces a championship-caliber roster to chase his third career Stanley Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-blake-coleman-opens-up-on-wild-trade-john-hynes-reunion-and-stanley-cup-expectations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-blake-coleman-opens-up-on-wild-trade-john-hynes-reunion-and-stanley-cup-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Guerin 7/2 Free Agency Availability | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin speaks to media after making acquisitions on day two of 2026 NHL Free Agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-guerin-72-free-agency-availability-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-guerin-72-free-agency-availability-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Coleman 7/2 Availability | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Blake Coleman speaks to media after joining the Minnesota Wild via trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-coleman-72-availability-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-coleman-72-availability-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Deadspin] - Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadspin | Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/deadspin-wild-re-sign-f-nick-foligno-38-for-his-20th-nhl-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/deadspin-wild-re-sign-f-nick-foligno-38-for-his-20th-nhl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Deadspin] - Wild acquire F Blake Coleman, D Olli Maatta from Flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadspin | Wild acquire F Blake Coleman, D Olli Maatta from Flames]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/deadspin-wild-acquire-f-blake-coleman-d-olli-maatta-from-flames/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/deadspin-wild-acquire-f-blake-coleman-d-olli-maatta-from-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Deadspin] - Reports: Wild acquiring Blake Coleman, Olli Maatta from Flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadspin | Reports: Wild acquiring Blake Coleman, Olli Maatta from Flames]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/deadspin-reports-wild-acquiring-blake-coleman-olli-maatta-from-flames/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/deadspin-reports-wild-acquiring-blake-coleman-olli-maatta-from-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - IOWA WILD SIGNS SIX PLAYERS TO AHL CONTRACTS | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, Iowa &ndash; Iowa Wild General Manager and Alternate Governor Matt Hendricks today announced the American Hockey League (AHL) club signed six players to AHL contracts for the 2026-27 season. Iowa signed forwards Bradle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-iowa-wild-signs-six-players-to-ahl-contracts-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-iowa-wild-signs-six-players-to-ahl-contracts-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - FOTR 121 | Charlie Stramel Interview | Minnesota Wild offseason | Bill Guerin Patient in Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 121 features an interview with Charlie Stramel at Development Camp. We also cover the Minnesota Wild offseason, focusing on ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-121-charlie-stramel-interview-minnesota-wild-offseason-bill-guerin-patient-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-121-charlie-stramel-interview-minnesota-wild-offseason-bill-guerin-patient-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Sign Russian Cast-Off They Believe is Top-9 Material]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have made a potentially sneaky signing in skilled young winger, Max Shabanov, after NYI opted not to tender him a QA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-sign-russian-cast-off-they-believe-is-top-9-material/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-sign-russian-cast-off-they-believe-is-top-9-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Minnesota Wild Swing 2-for-1 Trade (Plus Picks)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have swung a two-for-one trade, sending Jake Middleton to Calgary in exchange for Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-swing-2-for-1-trade-plus-picks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-swing-2-for-1-trade-plus-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames Swing Offseason Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Flames and the Minnesota Wild have made an offseason deal. Calgary and Minnesota have made the Blake Coleman trade, which also saw a couple of other players go the other way. Minnesota gets Coleman, who has 50 percent of his salary retained, and Olli Maatta. Calgary gets Jacob Middleton along with a 2029 &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-minnesota-wild-and-calgary-flames-swing-offseason-trade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-minnesota-wild-and-calgary-flames-swing-offseason-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Guy] - Caps Re-Sign Ovechkin, Wild Sign Shabanov, Why the Ducks Have Been Quiet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey all and it's another news video. #nhlfreeagency #ovechkinJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_AFyA9FqrZ57bb9QRH77w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-guy-caps-re-sign-ovechkin-wild-sign-shabanov-why-the-ducks-have-been-quiet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-guy-caps-re-sign-ovechkin-wild-sign-shabanov-why-the-ducks-have-been-quiet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild make their first trade of the offseason, but it's not for Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a mostly quiet start to free agency, the Minnesota Wild started revving their engines with on the trade market. It was the much anticipated and sought aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-make-their-first-trade-of-the-offseason-but-its-not-for-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-make-their-first-trade-of-the-offseason-but-its-not-for-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild sign Maxim Shabanov to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shabanov had 18 points in 44 games with the Islanders in his first season in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-maxim-shabanov-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-maxim-shabanov-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Blake Coleman is a versatile add for Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota acquired Coleman along with Olli Matta from the Calgary Flames on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-blake-coleman-is-a-versatile-add-for-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-blake-coleman-is-a-versatile-add-for-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Quinn Hughes Extension Timeline and Projected Contract Revealed for Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[New reports reveal the expected timeline and projected contract for Quinn Hughes as the Minnesota Wild prepare for a long-term extension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-quinn-hughes-extension-timeline-and-projected-contract-revealed-for-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-quinn-hughes-extension-timeline-and-projected-contract-revealed-for-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Wild trade Jake Middleton to Calgary, land two veteran players in return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta are headed to Minnesota in this deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-trade-jake-middleton-to-calgary-land-two-veteran-players-in-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-trade-jake-middleton-to-calgary-land-two-veteran-players-in-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Wild signing former KHL star winger Maxim Shabanov to one-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Islanders did not extend a qualifying offer to Shabanov after a fairly quiet rookie season in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-signing-former-khl-star-winger-maxim-shabanov-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-signing-former-khl-star-winger-maxim-shabanov-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - RandBall: Goalie question looms over Wild's offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are hamstrung this NHL offseason by Filip Gustavsson's hip surgery, because it means they can't include a goalie in a Dylan Larkin trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-goalie-question-looms-over-wilds-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-goalie-question-looms-over-wilds-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Minnesota Wild Sign Max Shabanov]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have signed forward Max Shabanov to a one-year, $1.6MM contract for the 2026-27 season. Shabanov became an unrestricted free agent yesterday after the New York Islanders chose not to tender him a qualifying offer. Shabanov, 25, joins the Wild after finishing his rookie season with the Islanders. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-minnesota-wild-sign-max-shabanov/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-minnesota-wild-sign-max-shabanov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Acquires Forward Blake Coleman and Defenseman Olli Määttä from Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli M&auml;&auml;tt&auml; (OH-lee MAH-TAH) from Calgary in exchange for defenseman Jake Middleton, a third-round pick the 2027 NHL Draft, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-acquires-forward-blake-coleman-and-defenseman-olli-mtt-from-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-acquires-forward-blake-coleman-and-defenseman-olli-mtt-from-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Guy] - Flames Trade Coleman to the Wild, Tampa Signs John Carlson, Other Signings]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am starting off the day the same as I ended yesterday. #blakecoleman #flames Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_AF...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-guy-flames-trade-coleman-to-the-wild-tampa-signs-john-carlson-other-signings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-guy-flames-trade-coleman-to-the-wild-tampa-signs-john-carlson-other-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Trade: The Minnesota Wild Get Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have acquired Blake Coleman and Olili Maatta from the Calgary Flames for Jake Middleton and three draft picks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-trade-the-minnesota-wild-get-blake-coleman-and-olli-maatta-from-the-calgary-flames/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-trade-the-minnesota-wild-get-blake-coleman-and-olli-maatta-from-the-calgary-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Tampa Bay Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prices got too high for the Minnesota Wild yesterday, but they still have some options. The Tampa Bay Lightning will circle back to Nikita Kucherov about an extension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-and-the-tampa-bay-lightning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-and-the-tampa-bay-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake Coleman is a versatile add for Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday was a frantic day of signings across the NHL, as teams scrambled to secure their desired free agents before they got snatched away. Just because free agency is now open, however, doesn&rsquo;t mean the trade market is closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/blake-coleman-is-a-versatile-add-for-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/blake-coleman-is-a-versatile-add-for-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild sign Maxim Shabanov to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a disheartening first day of free agency for the Minnesota Wild, general manager Bill Guerin made a move on Thursday to address a massive area of need for his team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-maxim-shabanov-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-maxim-shabanov-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild Sign Max Shabanov]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have signed forward Max Shabanov to a one-year, $1.6MM contract for the 2026-27 season. Shabanov became an unrestricted free agent yesterday after the New York Islanders chose not to tender him a qualifying offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-sign-max-shabanov/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-sign-max-shabanov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Signs Forward Nick Foligno to One-Year Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Nick Foligno to a one-year, $900,000 contract. Foligno, 38 (10/31/1987), tallied 15 points (4-11=15), 44 penalty minutes (PIM) and 49 shots on goal in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-forward-nick-foligno-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-forward-nick-foligno-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Flames Trade Blake Coleman and Olli Määttä to Wild for Jake Middleton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, acquiring veteran forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli M&auml;&auml;tt&auml; from the Calgary Flames for Jake Middleton and draft&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-flames-trade-blake-coleman-and-olli-mtt-to-wild-for-jake-middleton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-flames-trade-blake-coleman-and-olli-mtt-to-wild-for-jake-middleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KSTP] - Wild trade defenseman Middleton to Calgary for forward Coleman, defenseman Maatta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Middleton, a 2027 third-round pick, a 2028 fourth-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick were traded to the Flames from the Wild on Thursday in exchange for Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta, a source confirmed to KSTP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wild-trade-defenseman-middleton-to-calgary-for-forward-coleman-defenseman-maatta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wild-trade-defenseman-middleton-to-calgary-for-forward-coleman-defenseman-maatta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Edmonton Journal] - Calgary Flames trade Blake Coleman, Olli Maatta to Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flames deal Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to Wild, get blueliner Jake Middleton and a collection of draft picks in return.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/edmonton-journal-calgary-flames-trade-blake-coleman-olli-maatta-to-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/edmonton-journal-calgary-flames-trade-blake-coleman-olli-maatta-to-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Acquire Blake Coleman, Olli Maatta From Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin shakes up the roster, reuniting two veteran champions with former coaches while parting ways with Jake Middleton to bolster Minnesota's depth and defensive grit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-acquire-blake-coleman-olli-maatta-from-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-acquire-blake-coleman-olli-maatta-from-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Sources: Wild Land Former KHL Standout Maxim Shabanov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota bolsters its offensive creativity by snagging the dynamic Russian winger. Fresh off a stint in New York, the shifty playmaker brings elite vision to the Wild&rsquo;s top-six.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-sources-wild-land-former-khl-standout-maxim-shabanov/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-sources-wild-land-former-khl-standout-maxim-shabanov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wild should sign Patrick Kane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winger Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta are headed to Minnesota for Middleton and draft picks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-should-sign-patrick-kane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-should-sign-patrick-kane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Report: Wild acquire Coleman, Maatta from Flames for Middleton, picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middleton&rsquo;s contract went from a full no-move clause to modified no-trade clause on July 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-report-wild-acquire-coleman-maatta-from-flames-for-middleton-picks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-report-wild-acquire-coleman-maatta-from-flames-for-middleton-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - 2027 NHL Draft Rankings: DuPont, Privalov and Joseph lead extremely early top 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early peek at what the next crop of NHL stars looks like, starting with a former exceptional status star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-2027-nhl-draft-rankings-dupont-privalov-and-joseph-lead-extremely-early-top-32/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-2027-nhl-draft-rankings-dupont-privalov-and-joseph-lead-extremely-early-top-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are bringing back veteran forward Nick Foligno on a one-year, $900,000 contract to play his 20th NHL season in 2026-27, the team announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-re-sign-f-nick-foligno-38-for-his-20th-nhl-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-re-sign-f-nick-foligno-38-for-his-20th-nhl-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Why Wild traded for Blake Coleman in deal that sends Jake Middleton to Flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota added a guy who had been on the block for a while.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-why-wild-traded-for-blake-coleman-in-deal-that-sends-jake-middleton-to-flames/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-why-wild-traded-for-blake-coleman-in-deal-that-sends-jake-middleton-to-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - BREAKING: Wild Trade Defenseman Jake Middleton To Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota ships the rugged top-pairing blueliner to the Flames, shedding significant salary and ending a fan-favorite tenure to accelerate a defensive overhaul during this transformative NHL offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-breaking-wild-trade-defenseman-jake-middleton-to-calgary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-breaking-wild-trade-defenseman-jake-middleton-to-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Flames Trade Coleman, Maatta to Wild for Jake Middleton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta are being traded to the Minnesota Wild from the Calgary Flames for Jake Middleton and picks. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-flames-trade-coleman-maatta-to-wild-for-jake-middleton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-flames-trade-coleman-maatta-to-wild-for-jake-middleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - Minnesota Wild Linked to Jack Hughes After Surprising NHL Trade Speculation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could Jack Hughes be on the Minnesota Wild's radar? An NHL insider's latest comments have sparked surprising trade speculation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-minnesota-wild-linked-to-jack-hughes-after-surprising-nhl-trade-speculation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-minnesota-wild-linked-to-jack-hughes-after-surprising-nhl-trade-speculation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild trade Jake Middleton to the Flames, acquiring Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota is also sending picks to Calgary in the trade, and the Flames are retaining salary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-trade-jake-middleton-to-the-flames-acquiring-blake-coleman-and-olli-maatta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-trade-jake-middleton-to-the-flames-acquiring-blake-coleman-and-olli-maatta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Score] - Report: Flames trade Coleman, Maatta to Wild for Middleton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Flames traded forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Jake Middleton, reports TSN's Darren Drege&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-score-report-flames-trade-coleman-maatta-to-wild-for-middleton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-score-report-flames-trade-coleman-maatta-to-wild-for-middleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Flames Acquire Jacob Middleton From Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Flames will continue to revamp their blue line. The team is set to acquire defenseman Jacob Middleton from the Minnesota Wild per TSN&rsquo;s Darren Dreger. Calgary will also receive draft picks shares Sportsnet&rsquo;s Elliotte Friedman. Minnesota will receive forward Blake Coleman and defender Olli Maatta in return per Michael Russo of The Athletic. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-flames-acquire-jacob-middleton-from-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-flames-acquire-jacob-middleton-from-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Nick Foligno Signs 1-Year Contract to Stay With the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Foligno has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Minnesota Wild, the team announced Thursday morning. The deal is worth $900,000. Foligno Stays in Minnesota Foligno, 38, split&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nick-foligno-signs-1-year-contract-to-stay-with-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nick-foligno-signs-1-year-contract-to-stay-with-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flames Acquire Jacob Middleton From Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Flames will continue to revamp their blue line. The team is set to acquire defenseman Jacob Middleton from the Minnesota Wild per TSN&rsquo;s Darren Dreger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/flames-acquire-jacob-middleton-from-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/flames-acquire-jacob-middleton-from-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Foligno Signs 1-Year Contract to Stay With the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Foligno has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Minnesota Wild, the team announced Thursday morning. The deal is worth $900,000. Foligno, 38, split last season between the Chicago Blackhawks and Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nick-foligno-signs-1-year-contract-to-stay-with-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nick-foligno-signs-1-year-contract-to-stay-with-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportsnaut] - NHL Insider Drops Major Dylan Larkin Trade Update for the Detroit Red Wings]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHL insider has dropped a major update on the Dylan Larkin trade situation as the Detroit Red Wings weigh their next move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-drops-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-for-the-detroit-red-wings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportsnaut-nhl-insider-drops-major-dylan-larkin-trade-update-for-the-detroit-red-wings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Was Day 1 Of Wild Free Agency As Bad As It Felt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I get it. July 1 came and went without much excitement for the Minnesota Wild, and many old friends are gone. Marcus Johansson has left for Sweden. Mats Zuccarello signed with the Los Angeles Kings. Vladimir Tarasenko remains a free agent and appears to have little interest in taking a discount w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-was-day-1-of-wild-free-agency-as-bad-as-it-felt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-was-day-1-of-wild-free-agency-as-bad-as-it-felt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - 'We're Still Very Good': Bill Guerin Defends Wild's Quiet Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota&rsquo;s general manager is prioritizing long-term flexibility over splashy signings, trusting internal growth to fill the void left by departing veterans and high-scoring offensive leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-were-still-very-good-bill-guerin-defends-wilds-quiet-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-were-still-very-good-bill-guerin-defends-wilds-quiet-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Mats Zuccarello's new contract shows how bad the Wild wanted to move on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild lost another key player in the opening hours of free agency when Mats Zuccarello signed with the Los Angeles Kings. Zuccarello&rsquo;s decision to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-mats-zuccarellos-new-contract-shows-how-bad-the-wild-wanted-to-move-on/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-mats-zuccarellos-new-contract-shows-how-bad-the-wild-wanted-to-move-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild watch rival Stars get rejected by Zach Werenski]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild, much like the 31 other teams across the NHL, are getting ready for the start of free agency on Wednesday. Even though the Wild have to try a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-watch-rival-stars-get-rejected-by-zach-werenski/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-watch-rival-stars-get-rejected-by-zach-werenski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Were Way Too Quiet on Day 1 of Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild As we saw deal after deal get signed, you had to wonder if the Minnesota Wild were going to do anything on July 1 as free agency opened up across the NHL. Right now, it appears that the team is in a standstill. They brought in familiar faces like Nick Foligno and Zach Bogosian, and th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-were-way-too-quiet-on-day-1-of-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-were-way-too-quiet-on-day-1-of-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wild have work to do after losing Mats Zuccarello on first day of NHL free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mats Zuccarello signed with the Los Angeles Kings, and the Minnesota Wild didn't add his replacement on the first day of NHL free agency Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-have-work-to-do-after-losing-mats-zuccarello-on-first-day-of-nhl-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-have-work-to-do-after-losing-mats-zuccarello-on-first-day-of-nhl-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - WAITING: Minnesota Wild’s Free Agency INACTION Frustrates Fans as Dylan Larkin Pursuit STALLS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild fans are left frustrated after a quiet NHL free agency, with the team still facing glaring roster holes and pinning their hopes on acquiring D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-waiting-minnesota-wilds-free-agency-inaction-frustrates-fans-as-dylan-larkin-pursuit-stalls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-waiting-minnesota-wilds-free-agency-inaction-frustrates-fans-as-dylan-larkin-pursuit-stalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Guerin 7/1 Free Agency Availability | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin speaks to media after day one of 2026 NHL Free Agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-guerin-71-free-agency-availability-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-guerin-71-free-agency-availability-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KSTP] - Wild allow veteran forward Zuccarello to depart in free agency to L.A. Kings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild decided to not make free agent forward Mats Zuccarello an offer. He quickly agreed to a 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, the first day of free agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wild-allow-veteran-forward-zuccarello-to-depart-in-free-agency-to-la-kings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wild-allow-veteran-forward-zuccarello-to-depart-in-free-agency-to-la-kings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild’s July 1 patience has a price: Glaring holes remain after first day of free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin said he wanted to make sure the Wild weren't "jumping and taking away all our flexibility and handcuffing ourselves" on July 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wilds-july-1-patience-has-a-price-glaring-holes-remain-after-first-day-of-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wilds-july-1-patience-has-a-price-glaring-holes-remain-after-first-day-of-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - ‘Saddened’ by Wild exit, Mats Zuccarello says no hard feelings, excited to join Kings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zuccarello: &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve had seven really good years (in Minnesota). &hellip; Once we talked and cleared the air a little bit, it&rsquo;s a hockey decision."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-saddened-by-wild-exit-mats-zuccarello-says-no-hard-feelings-excited-to-join-kings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-saddened-by-wild-exit-mats-zuccarello-says-no-hard-feelings-excited-to-join-kings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Running Low on Cap Space and Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild sat on the sidelines during the opening bell of free agency, and missed again on at least one crucial addition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-running-low-on-cap-space-and-options/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-running-low-on-cap-space-and-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Signs Four Players to Contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Dylan Gambrell to a one-year, two-way contract ($850,000/$400,000), forward Jagger Joshua to a two-year, two-way contract ($850,000/$260,000 in 2026-27; $900,000/$290,000 in 2027-28), forward Justin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-four-players-to-contracts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-four-players-to-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Veteran Defenceman Signs New Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran blueliner has a new deal. News emerged on Wednesday that the Minnesota Wild have signed the Zach Bogosian contract. This deal is for one year and is for $1.25 million. The contract has an average cap hit of $1.25 million and runs through the end of the 2026-27 season. Bogosian is staying put &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-veteran-defenceman-signs-new-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-veteran-defenceman-signs-new-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Nick Foligno Contract Extension in Minnesota For One More Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2026 NHL Free Agency period is in full swing, the details for the newest Nick Foligno contract are now here. The Wild have re-signed Foligno to a one-year contract worth $900,000. Let us discuss the latest contract. Nick Foligno Contract Keeps Him in Minny It was uncertain whether or not Foligno would continue &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-nick-foligno-contract-extension-in-minnesota-for-one-more-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-nick-foligno-contract-extension-in-minnesota-for-one-more-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Signs Goaltender Calvin Pickard to a One-Year Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed goaltender Calvin Pickard to a one-year, $1,000,000 contract for the 2026-27 season. Pickard, 34 (4/15/92), has appeared in 191 career games (157 starts) over parts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-goaltender-calvin-pickard-to-a-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-goaltender-calvin-pickard-to-a-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Pickard 7/1 Free Agency Availability | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goaltender Calvin Pickard speaks to media after joining the Minnesota Wild via free agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-pickard-71-free-agency-availability-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-pickard-71-free-agency-availability-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - MINNESOTA WILD SIGNS FOUR PLAYERS TO CONTRACTS | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Dylan Gambrell to a one-year, two-way contract ($850,000/$400,00]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-four-players-to-contracts-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-minnesota-wild-signs-four-players-to-contracts-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Sign Jagger Joshua, Dylan Gambrell To Two-Way Contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota bolsters its organizational depth by adding Dylan Gambrell&rsquo;s veteran playmaking and Jagger Joshua&rsquo;s physical presence to the roster through a pair of multi-year AHL/NHL deals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-sign-jagger-joshua-dylan-gambrell-to-two-way-contracts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-sign-jagger-joshua-dylan-gambrell-to-two-way-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Re-Sign Veteran Defenseman Zach Bogosian On A One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota secures a vital physical presence and veteran leadership for their blue line, prioritizing defensive stability and penalty-killing grit as the roster undergoes significant offseason turnover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-veteran-defenseman-zach-bogosian-on-a-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-veteran-defenseman-zach-bogosian-on-a-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Bring Back Veteran Forward Nick Foligno On A One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota secures grit and leadership for the playoff hunt, retaining the 19-season veteran to anchor the bottom six with defensive reliability and a relentless physical presence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-bring-back-veteran-forward-nick-foligno-on-a-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-bring-back-veteran-forward-nick-foligno-on-a-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Scoggins: Wild boss Bill Guerin’s plan to retool roster is complicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin is still pursuing a trade for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin as NHL free agency begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-scoggins-wild-boss-bill-guerins-plan-to-retool-roster-is-complicated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-scoggins-wild-boss-bill-guerins-plan-to-retool-roster-is-complicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Bring Back Mason Shaw On A One-Year Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gritty fan favorite returns to St. Paul, bringing his physical edge back to the organization that drafted him after a two-year stint in the Jets' system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-bring-back-mason-shaw-on-a-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-bring-back-mason-shaw-on-a-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Byram signs record-breaking six-year extension with Blackhawks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Bowen Byram to a six-year, $12.6 million extension, making him the highest-paid defenseman in the NHL. &#128680; E X T E N D E D &#128680; &#128240; &#10145;&#65038; https://t.co/nAdKfXY9dk pic.twitter.com/ld3Lqf81Ju &mdash; Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 1, 2026 Byram recorded a career-high in goals (11) and points (42) with the Buffalo [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-byram-signs-record-breaking-six-year-extension-with-blackhawks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-byram-signs-record-breaking-six-year-extension-with-blackhawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild sign Calvin Pickard, Mason Shaw to one-year contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pickard started playoff games for the Western Conference-winning Oilers in 2024 and 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-calvin-pickard-mason-shaw-to-one-year-contracts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-calvin-pickard-mason-shaw-to-one-year-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Wild sign veteran goalie, bring back Mason Shaw among other additions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calvin Pickard will help Minnesota get through Filip Gustavsson's injury absence next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-sign-veteran-goalie-bring-back-mason-shaw-among-other-additions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-sign-veteran-goalie-bring-back-mason-shaw-among-other-additions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild sign Calvin Pickard, Mason Shaw to one-year contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild shored up their goalie depth with one of the more notable journeymen on the market as they signed well-traveled netminder Calvin Pickard to a one-year pact amid Wednesday&rsquo;s free agency frenzy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-calvin-pickard-mason-shaw-to-one-year-contracts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-calvin-pickard-mason-shaw-to-one-year-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KSTP] - Wild add veteran goalie Pickard on first day of free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have limited options to make a big free agency splash this summer, but the team did add a veteran goalie on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wild-add-veteran-goalie-pickard-on-first-day-of-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wild-add-veteran-goalie-pickard-on-first-day-of-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Sign Veteran Goaltender Calvin Pickard On A One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Filip Gustavsson sidelined, the veteran netminder brings playoff experience to St. Paul, offering crucial stability alongside prospect Jesper Wallstedt to solidify the Wild&rsquo;s crease this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-sign-veteran-goaltender-calvin-pickard-on-a-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-sign-veteran-goaltender-calvin-pickard-on-a-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Free Agency Analysis with Joe Smith | Dylan Larkin trade | Quinn Hughes contact | LA Lizard Kings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us LIVE to break down all of the Free Agent Frenzy activity from Day 1 and taking questions from the live chat regarding Minnesota Wild and remaining UF...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-free-agency-analysis-with-joe-smith-dylan-larkin-trade-quinn-hughes-contact-la-lizard-kings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-free-agency-analysis-with-joe-smith-dylan-larkin-trade-quinn-hughes-contact-la-lizard-kings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Red Wings Wanted Absurd Return from Wild for Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the insider report dropped Wednesday is accurate, Detroit was never serious about trading Dylan Larkin to the Minnesota Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-red-wings-wanted-absurd-return-from-wild-for-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-red-wings-wanted-absurd-return-from-wild-for-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Sign Calvin Pickard]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have signed netminder Calvin Pickard to a one-year, $1MM contract. More to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-sign-calvin-pickard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-sign-calvin-pickard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild sign Justin Kirkland to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with unrestricted free agent center Justin Kirkland, according to The Athletic&lsquo;s Michael Russo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-justin-kirkland-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-justin-kirkland-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Zuccarello signs cheap deal with LA Kings: Have Wild made a mistake?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did Minnesota really not want to keep Zuccarello around at a $1 million price tag?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-zuccarello-signs-cheap-deal-with-la-kings-have-wild-made-a-mistake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-zuccarello-signs-cheap-deal-with-la-kings-have-wild-made-a-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild need to pivot off Dylan Larkin after Red Wings absurd asking price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agency has officially begun for the Minnesota Wild, but the bulk of their action could come from the trade market. With this year&rsquo;s class already picked ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-need-to-pivot-off-dylan-larkin-after-red-wings-absurd-asking-price/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-need-to-pivot-off-dylan-larkin-after-red-wings-absurd-asking-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - NHL contract grades: Kings’ deal with Mats Zuccarello is one of the best values in the NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[This isn't the flashiest deal of the day, but the Kings signed a nearly point-a-game player for a hair above league minimum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-nhl-contract-grades-kings-deal-with-mats-zuccarello-is-one-of-the-best-values-in-the-nhl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-nhl-contract-grades-kings-deal-with-mats-zuccarello-is-one-of-the-best-values-in-the-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Add Forward Justin Kirkland On A One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota adds organizational depth with the signing of forward Justin Kirkland on a one-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-add-forward-justin-kirkland-on-a-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-add-forward-justin-kirkland-on-a-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Kings have signed winger Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract worth $1 million, plus bonuses, according to Emily Kaplan of ESPN and Pierre LeBrun of TSN. Zuccarello&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Veteran Norwegian Forward Signs New Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran NHL forward has a new deal. News emerged that the Los Angeles Kings have signed the Mats Zuccarello contract with the Norwegian standout. The contract is for $1 million and is for one year. This deal has an average salary cap hit of $1 million and the contract runs through the end of &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-veteran-norwegian-forward-signs-new-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-veteran-norwegian-forward-signs-new-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Zuccarello Heads West, Signs With Kings After Seven Seasons in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Norwegian playmaker trades the Twin Cities for Southern California, bringing veteran vision and a prolific scoring touch to a Kings roster hungry for top-six offensive creativity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-zuccarello-heads-west-signs-with-kings-after-seven-seasons-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-zuccarello-heads-west-signs-with-kings-after-seven-seasons-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Kings have signed winger Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract worth $1 million, plus bonuses, according to Emily Kaplan of ESPN and Pierre LeBrun of TSN.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Elliotte Friedman predicts what Quinn Hughes’ contract extension with Wild could look like]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have two huge goals this offseason &mdash; find a top line center and extend defenseman Quinn Hughes. Out of the two, the latter seems the most lik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-elliotte-friedman-predicts-what-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-with-wild-could-look-like/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-elliotte-friedman-predicts-what-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-with-wild-could-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One-Year Deal, Add Erik Gustafsson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . The Los Angeles Kings have officially strengthened their roster, signing veteran forward Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract worth $1 million plus performance bonuses, NHL insider Pierre LeBrun confirmed the agreement on Tuesday, ending speculation that had linked the longtime Minnesota Wild winger to Los Angeles throughout the opening day of free agency. In addition [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-deal-add-erik-gustafsson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-deal-add-erik-gustafsson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Mats Zuccarello signs with L.A. Kings for 1 year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zuccarello was a key cog in the Wild's top six and on the power play and the right-hand man and good friend of superstar Kirill Kaprizov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-mats-zuccarello-signs-with-la-kings-for-1-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-mats-zuccarello-signs-with-la-kings-for-1-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings sign Mats Zuccarello to one-year contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Kings signed Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports. The first to report a potential deal was ESPN&rsquo;s Emily Kaplan, while TSN&rsquo;s Pierre LeBrun confirmed the length of the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One-Year Deal, Add Erik Gustafsson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Kings have officially strengthened their roster, signing veteran forward Mats Zuccarello to a one-year contract with performance bonuses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-deal-add-erik-gustafsson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kings-sign-mats-zuccarello-to-one-year-deal-add-erik-gustafsson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Does a homecoming for Anders Lee make sense?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some familiar faces likely won&rsquo;t be back as teams court free agents starting today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-does-a-homecoming-for-anders-lee-make-sense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-does-a-homecoming-for-anders-lee-make-sense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild need Bobby Brink to be their next big bargain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild made one of their first moves of the offseason on Tuesday when they agreed with Bobby Brink on a one-year, $2.75 million contract. The decisi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-need-bobby-brink-to-be-their-next-big-bargain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-need-bobby-brink-to-be-their-next-big-bargain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Wild reportedly retaining veteran UFAs Nick Foligno, Zach Bogosian]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are solid depth moves for Minnesota involving a couple guys with over 2,000 games between them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-reportedly-retaining-veteran-ufas-nick-foligno-zach-bogosian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-reportedly-retaining-veteran-ufas-nick-foligno-zach-bogosian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Expected to Re-Sign Two Grizzled Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are reportedly bringing back two grizzled veterans for 2026-27, as they prepare to re-sign both Nick Foligno and Zach Bogosian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-expected-to-re-sign-two-grizzled-veterans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-expected-to-re-sign-two-grizzled-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Bourque, Hellebuyck, Hurricanes, Lightning, Gudas, Wild, and Oilers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mavrik Bourque trade talk picks up. The Carolina Hurricanes are in on Connor Hellebuyck. The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for grit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-bourque-hellebuyck-hurricanes-lightning-gudas-wild-and-oilers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-bourque-hellebuyck-hurricanes-lightning-gudas-wild-and-oilers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Did Craig Leipold Just Make Quinn Hughes More Expensive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes pending contract extension is the most pressing issue the Minnesota Wild face this offseason. Hughes transformed the Wild from a modestly successful team to a bona fide contender. Fortunately, Craig Leipold is confident that the deal will get done. The Wild&rsquo;s owner recently made head...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-did-craig-leipold-just-make-quinn-hughes-more-expensive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-did-craig-leipold-just-make-quinn-hughes-more-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Red Wings only want 1 Wild player for Dylan Larkin trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detroit wants to end up happy in this deal, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-red-wings-only-want-1-wild-player-for-dylan-larkin-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-red-wings-only-want-1-wild-player-for-dylan-larkin-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild free agency tracker: Nick Foligno and Zach Bogosian close to re-signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild will likely pursue a couple of wingers on Wednesday and sign a half-dozen or so depth players to two-way contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-free-agency-tracker-nick-foligno-and-zach-bogosian-close-to-re-signing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-free-agency-tracker-nick-foligno-and-zach-bogosian-close-to-re-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild To Re-Sign Nick Foligno, Zach Bogosian]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are retaining a few of their veteran depth pieces for next season. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Wild are expected to re-sign forward Nick Foligno and defenseman Zach Bogosian before free agency begins. Foligno, 38, joined Minnesota at the trade deadline in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. Captain [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-to-re-sign-nick-foligno-zach-bogosian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-to-re-sign-nick-foligno-zach-bogosian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's potential Mats Zuccarello replacement just became available in free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than 24 hours until the beginning of free agency, rumors are flying around the Minnesota Wild. A trade for Dylan Larkin is the biggest headline for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-potential-mats-zuccarello-replacement-just-became-available-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-potential-mats-zuccarello-replacement-just-became-available-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild To Re-Sign Nick Foligno, Zach Bogosian]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are retaining a few of their veteran depth pieces for next season. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Wild are expected to re-sign forward Nick Foligno and defenseman Zach Bogosian before free agency begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-to-re-sign-nick-foligno-zach-bogosian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-to-re-sign-nick-foligno-zach-bogosian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Insider Predicts Three-Year, $18 Million AAV Extension For Wild's Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliotte Friedman projects a high-stakes bridge deal for the superstar defenseman, potentially making him hockey's highest-paid player while setting the stage for another massive payday before thirty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-insider-predicts-three-year-18-million-aav-extension-for-wilds-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-insider-predicts-three-year-18-million-aav-extension-for-wilds-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Stars looking to go all out to spoil Wild’s offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild didn't have the most eventful two days at the NHL Draft, given the lack of capital they carried. But, fans were on the lookout for alerts ind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-stars-looking-to-go-all-out-to-spoil-wilds-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-stars-looking-to-go-all-out-to-spoil-wilds-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Free Agency Day Has Arrived: The Wild Have Plenty Of Questions To Answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin faces a high-stakes roster overhaul as Minnesota hunts for a veteran goaltender, top-six scoring depth and a potential blockbuster trade for a franchise center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-free-agency-day-has-arrived-the-wild-have-plenty-of-questions-to-answer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-free-agency-day-has-arrived-the-wild-have-plenty-of-questions-to-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild fans shouldn't expect a Quinn Hughes extension announcement so soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have two priorities this offseason. One of them is finding a new top line center, which they are currently trying to do. The other is to reta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-fans-shouldnt-expect-a-quinn-hughes-extension-announcement-so-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-fans-shouldnt-expect-a-quinn-hughes-extension-announcement-so-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Breaking: Zach Werenski vetoes trade to Stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to multiple reports, the Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets agreed on a trade that would send Zach Werenski to Dallas in exchange for Thomas Harley, but the reigning Norris Trophy winner vetoed the move. The 28-year-old has a full no-move clause, meaning he has the final say on which team he goes to. [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-breaking-zach-werenski-vetoes-trade-to-stars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-breaking-zach-werenski-vetoes-trade-to-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild have a crisis brewing less than 24 hours before free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild will officially enter free agency on Wednesday morning. But with the start of the new league year less than 24 hours away, Minnesota has a cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-have-a-crisis-brewing-less-than-24-hours-before-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-have-a-crisis-brewing-less-than-24-hours-before-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - OPPORTUNITY: Why Minnesota Wild Should PURSUE Claude Giroux if Dylan Larkin Deal DOESN’T Happen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild weigh a bold pivot as Claude Giroux hits free agency after the Ottawa Senators let him walk&mdash;could the veteran become the Wild&rsquo;s backup plan if...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-opportunity-why-minnesota-wild-should-pursue-claude-giroux-if-dylan-larkin-deal-doesnt-happen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-opportunity-why-minnesota-wild-should-pursue-claude-giroux-if-dylan-larkin-deal-doesnt-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - EXPLORING OPTIONS: Minnesota Wild Assess Mason Marchment&rsquo;s SURGE &amp; Patrick Kane Free Agency Moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild gear up for NHL free agency as speculation swirls around Dylan Larkin and potential Plan B options. Could Mason Marchment&rsquo;s secondary scoring ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-exploring-options-minnesota-wild-assess-mason-marchmentrsquos-surge-amp-patrick-kane-free-agency-moves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-exploring-options-minnesota-wild-assess-mason-marchmentrsquos-surge-amp-patrick-kane-free-agency-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild are playing a dangerous game with Bobby Brink.]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reported that the Minnesota Wild didn&rsquo;t tender forward Bobby Brink a qualifying offer. According to Russo, "it&rsquo;s likely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-are-playing-a-dangerous-game-with-bobby-brink/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-are-playing-a-dangerous-game-with-bobby-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - CAP CRUNCH: Should Minnesota Wild MAXIMIZE Cap Space by TRADING Jake Middleton This Offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild weigh bold cap-saving moves as free agency looms. Jake Middleton's defensive decline, Marcus Foligno&rsquo;s durability concerns, and Nico Sturm&rsquo;s u...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-cap-crunch-should-minnesota-wild-maximize-cap-space-by-trading-jake-middleton-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-cap-crunch-should-minnesota-wild-maximize-cap-space-by-trading-jake-middleton-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - BETTING ON BRINK: Minnesota Wild LOCK In Bobby Brink, OPPORTUNITY AWAITS in 2026-27 Roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild secure Bobby Brink on a one-year, $2.75 million deal, bolstering their forward group for 2026-27 as speculation swirls about more local talent...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-betting-on-brink-minnesota-wild-lock-in-bobby-brink-opportunity-awaits-in-2026-27-roster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-betting-on-brink-minnesota-wild-lock-in-bobby-brink-opportunity-awaits-in-2026-27-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Wild re-sign Bobby Brink to team-friendly one-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota acquired Brink at the trade deadline in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-re-sign-bobby-brink-to-team-friendly-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-re-sign-bobby-brink-to-team-friendly-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[TSN] - Sens working to sign Ersson, Wild trying with Brink after RFAs go unqualified]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators are working to sign newly-acquired goaltender Samuel Ersson after electing not to issue him a qualifying offer, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-sens-working-to-sign-ersson-wild-trying-with-brink-after-rfas-go-unqualified/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-sens-working-to-sign-ersson-wild-trying-with-brink-after-rfas-go-unqualified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Last Word on Sports] - Minnesota Wild and Bobby Brink Contract Came Down to the Wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Brink contract details, and fans have reason to be excited. They are the true winners when the player and ownership were playing hardball. This is a big deal. Bobby Brink came over to the Minnesota Wild this season and did nothing but impressed. Now, he is signing a one-year contract to try to prove &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-minnesota-wild-and-bobby-brink-contract-came-down-to-the-wire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/last-word-on-sports-minnesota-wild-and-bobby-brink-contract-came-down-to-the-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Minnesota Wild Promotes Ricard Persson to Director of Amateur Scouting]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has promoted Ricard Persson to Director of Amateur Scouting. In the position, Persson will oversee the team's amateur scouting staff and be responsible for running the NHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-promotes-ricard-persson-to-director-of-amateur-scouting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-minnesota-wild-promotes-ricard-persson-to-director-of-amateur-scouting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KSTP] - Minnesota Wild keep Bobby Brink on 1-year, $2.75 million contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are keeping Bobby Brink around next season after signing him to a one-year extension for $2.75 million, according to the club on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-minnesota-wild-keep-bobby-brink-on-1-year-275-million-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-minnesota-wild-keep-bobby-brink-on-1-year-275-million-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild sign Bobby Brink to one-year, $2.75 million contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brink wasn&rsquo;t qualified on Monday due to a high arbitration award, but the Wild got a deal done before free agency began.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-bobby-brink-to-one-year-275-million-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wild-sign-bobby-brink-to-one-year-275-million-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Score] - Wild re-sign Brink to 1-year, $2.75M deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Bobby Brink to a one-year contract worth $2.75 million, the team announced Tuesday.Brink was set to become an unrestr&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-score-wild-re-sign-brink-to-1-year-275m-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-score-wild-re-sign-brink-to-1-year-275m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild sign Bobby Brink to one-year, $2.75 million contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have signed winger Bobby Brink to a one-year, $2.75 million contract. The Athletic&rsquo;s Michael Russo was the first to report the signing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-bobby-brink-to-one-year-275-million-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-bobby-brink-to-one-year-275-million-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Minnesota Wild Very Interested in Bringing Veteran Forward Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the Minnesota Wild miss on Dylan Larkin, they're expected to shop early in free agency for forward help. Enter Anders Lee...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-very-interested-in-bringing-veteran-forward-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-minnesota-wild-very-interested-in-bringing-veteran-forward-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Sign Bobby Brink To One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild are nearing a one-year, $2.75MM contract for winger Bobby Brink. After being non-tendered by the Wild yesterday, Brink could have hypothetically sought a much larger deal as an unrestricted free agent, but has instead chosen to continue his career with his hometown club. The Wild [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-sign-bobby-brink-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-sign-bobby-brink-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Re-Sign Bobby Brink To A One-Year Contract Ahead Of Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin secured cap flexibility by re-signing the young forward to a team-friendly deal, clearing the path for the Minnetonka native to seize a vacant roster spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-bobby-brink-to-a-one-year-contract-ahead-of-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-re-sign-bobby-brink-to-a-one-year-contract-ahead-of-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Sign Bobby Brink To One-Year Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild are nearing a one-year, $2.75MM contract for winger Bobby Brink. After being non-tendered by the Wild yesterday, Brink could have hypothetically sought a much larger deal as an unrestricted free agent, but has instead chosen to continue his career with his hometown club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-bobby-brink-to-one-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-sign-bobby-brink-to-one-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Mats Zuccarello Headed To Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota has a key veteran forward who wants to test the NHL&rsquo;s free agent waters. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Mats Zuccarello is going to market. Zuccarello will turn 39 when he hits his next NHL training camp. Whichever team signs him, they wouldn&rsquo;t require much term, but should prepare to have a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-mats-zuccarello-headed-to-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-mats-zuccarello-headed-to-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - 5 NHL players who can sign contract extensions on July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 1, NHL players with contracts expiring in 2027 become eligible to sign extensions. Today, we take a look at five players who could sign an extension as free agency opens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-5-nhl-players-who-can-sign-contract-extensions-on-july-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-5-nhl-players-who-can-sign-contract-extensions-on-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Is Jaden Schwartz A POTENTIAL Option For The Minnesota Wild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are gearing up for a deep playoff push, and adding Jaden Schwartz could be a strategic move to strengthen their third line. Would this sig...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-is-jaden-schwartz-a-potential-option-for-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-is-jaden-schwartz-a-potential-option-for-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 3 Lives of Every NHL Superstar: McKenna, Hughes &amp; McDavid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every NHL superstar lives three different careers. Oddly enough, they aren't defined by goals, assists, or championships. They're defined by how fans see them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-3-lives-of-every-nhl-superstar-mckenna-hughes-amp-mcdavid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-3-lives-of-every-nhl-superstar-mckenna-hughes-amp-mcdavid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Minnesota Wild Playmaker Mats Zuccarello Set To Hit Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veteran winger&rsquo;s seven-year tenure reaches a sudden crossroads. As the market opens, Minnesota must decide if their legendary playmaker fits into a roster trending toward youth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-playmaker-mats-zuccarello-set-to-hit-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-playmaker-mats-zuccarello-set-to-hit-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mats Zuccarello Headed To Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota has a key veteran forward who wants to test the NHL&rsquo;s free agent waters. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Mats Zuccarello is going to market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/mats-zuccarello-headed-to-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/mats-zuccarello-headed-to-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Running Out of Time on Dylan Larkin Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild continue their pursuit of Dylan Larkin but Guerin is running out of time to convince Yzerman to make a trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-running-out-of-time-on-dylan-larkin-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-running-out-of-time-on-dylan-larkin-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wild don’t make qualifying offer to trade deadline acquisition Bobby Brink]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild didn't make a qualifying offer to Bobby Brink, so the former Minnetonka High School forward can sign elsewhere when NHL free agency begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-dont-make-qualifying-offer-to-trade-deadline-acquisition-bobby-brink/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-dont-make-qualifying-offer-to-trade-deadline-acquisition-bobby-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jackets Promote Trent Vogelhuber To NHL Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially announced the promotion of Trent Vogelhuber, head coach of the AHL&rsquo;s Cleveland Monsters, to an assistant coaching role on Rick Bowness&lsquo; NHL staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/blue-jackets-promote-trent-vogelhuber-to-nhl-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/blue-jackets-promote-trent-vogelhuber-to-nhl-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Are Betting On Third-Round Pick Adam Andersson's Raw Potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild only added three players in last weekend&rsquo;s NHL draft because their stockpile of draft picks diminished considerably due to the David Jiricek and Quinn Hughes trades. That stockpile diminished a bit further when the team traded up twice to grab players their scouting staff had i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-are-betting-on-third-round-pick-adam-anderssons-raw-potential/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-are-betting-on-third-round-pick-adam-anderssons-raw-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - SHAKEUP: Minnesota Wild Trade Rumors SWIRL Around Yakov Trenin and PURSUIT of Top Six Stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild face pivotal offseason as cap space pressures force tough choices&mdash;are impact trades and signings on the horizon? Top-six scoring threats like ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-shakeup-minnesota-wild-trade-rumors-swirl-around-yakov-trenin-and-pursuit-of-top-six-stars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-shakeup-minnesota-wild-trade-rumors-swirl-around-yakov-trenin-and-pursuit-of-top-six-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Why Matias Maccelli Could Be A Smart Free-Agent Target For The Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[With roster gaps widening and salary cap constraints looming, a discarded Toronto playmaker offers Minnesota a high-skill, cost-effective solution to bolster Kirill Kaprizov&rsquo;s top-line production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-matias-maccelli-could-be-a-smart-free-agent-target-for-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-matias-maccelli-could-be-a-smart-free-agent-target-for-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Stu Bickel Named Iowa Wild Head Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin and Iowa Wild General Manager Matt Hendricks today announced the hiring of Stu Bickel as the Head Coach of the Iowa Wild, the team&rsquo;s primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). &ldquo;We&rsquo;re very excited]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-stu-bickel-named-iowa-wild-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-stu-bickel-named-iowa-wild-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Bringing back Wild veteran won't solve looming need in free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have a lot to do this summer and everyone knows their top priority is to acquire Dylan Larkin as their top-line center. But while the Wild&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bringing-back-wild-veteran-wont-solve-looming-need-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bringing-back-wild-veteran-wont-solve-looming-need-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Did Not Qualify Bobby Brink Making Him A Free Agent On July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stunned fans face a July 1 deadline after Minnesota bypassed a $4 million qualifying offer for the productive winger, sparking a race to re-sign the hometown talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-did-not-qualify-bobby-brink-making-him-a-free-agent-on-july-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-did-not-qualify-bobby-brink-making-him-a-free-agent-on-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Why Wild, Quinn Hughes are set for a 3-year contract extension and not a longer deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota and its superstar defenseman can agree on a new contract soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-why-wild-quinn-hughes-are-set-for-a-3-year-contract-extension-and-not-a-longer-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-why-wild-quinn-hughes-are-set-for-a-3-year-contract-extension-and-not-a-longer-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Vladimir Tarasenko's departure from the Minnesota Wild is all but confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild got great use out of Tarasenko as the 34-year-old scored 23 goals and registered 47 points after being acquired from the Detroit Red Wings fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-vladimir-tarasenkos-departure-from-the-minnesota-wild-is-all-but-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-vladimir-tarasenkos-departure-from-the-minnesota-wild-is-all-but-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Are the Wild Just Giving Up on Bobby Brink?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Brink was the lone offensive player that the Minnesota Wild added at last season's trade deadline in a one-for-one deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, as they sent once highly touted prospect David Jiricek the other way. And now, just months later, as Brink heads into restricted free agency,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-are-the-wild-just-giving-up-on-bobby-brink/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-are-the-wild-just-giving-up-on-bobby-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild prospect Charlie Stramel ignoring trade talk, focused on his next step: ‘Prove I’m worth it’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stramel knows his name has been in the rumor mill with the Wild big-game hunting: &ldquo;You&rsquo;re going to see it even when you don&rsquo;t want to."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-prospect-charlie-stramel-ignoring-trade-talk-focused-on-his-next-step-prove-im-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-prospect-charlie-stramel-ignoring-trade-talk-focused-on-his-next-step-prove-im-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Re-signing Quinn Hughes, trade for center still the focus as Wild prepare for free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild can sign free agents beginning Wednesday, but a new contract for Hughes and possible Dylan Larkin trade will define their offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-re-signing-quinn-hughes-trade-for-center-still-the-focus-as-wild-prepare-for-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-re-signing-quinn-hughes-trade-for-center-still-the-focus-as-wild-prepare-for-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - GAMBLE: Minnesota Wild RISK Losing Bobby Brink Amid FREE AGENT Uncertainty, Brink NOT QUALIFIED]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild face growing uncertainty as top free agents signal their discontent. Vladimir Tarasenko&rsquo;s agent calls out the team for &ldquo;lack of power play usa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-gamble-minnesota-wild-risk-losing-bobby-brink-amid-free-agent-uncertainty-brink-not-qualified/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-gamble-minnesota-wild-risk-losing-bobby-brink-amid-free-agent-uncertainty-brink-not-qualified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - On this day: Remembering the craziest hour in NHL history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years ago, on June 29, 2016, the NHL offseason had one of, if not the craziest hours in the history of the NHL. Adam Larsson and Taylor Hall were traded one for one. P.K. Subban and Shea Weber were swapped in a blockbuster trade. And to top it all off, Steven Stamkos signed an [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-on-this-day-remembering-the-craziest-hour-in-nhl-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-on-this-day-remembering-the-craziest-hour-in-nhl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Hire Stu Bickel As AHL Head Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild announced today that Stu Bickel has been hired as the head coach of the team&rsquo;s AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. Iowa general manager Matt Hendricks issued the following statement regarding the decision to hire Bickel: We&rsquo;re very excited to name Stu as our head coach. His ties to both Iowa and Minnesota [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-hire-stu-bickel-as-ahl-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wild-hire-stu-bickel-as-ahl-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild don’t tender qualifying offer for Bobby Brink, but are working to re-sign before July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnetonka native would likely have earned close to $4 million a year in arbitration, which the Wild cannot afford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-dont-tender-qualifying-offer-for-bobby-brink-but-are-working-to-re-sign-before-july-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-dont-tender-qualifying-offer-for-bobby-brink-but-are-working-to-re-sign-before-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - SUPERSIZE: Minnesota Wild DOUBLE DOWN on Size With Adam Andersson, Kayden Lemire and Filip Ruzicka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild double down on size in the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting towering prospects Adam Andersson, Kayden Lemire, and 6'8" goaltender Filip Ruzicka. Is B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-supersize-minnesota-wild-double-down-on-size-with-adam-andersson-kayden-lemire-and-filip-ruzicka/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-supersize-minnesota-wild-double-down-on-size-with-adam-andersson-kayden-lemire-and-filip-ruzicka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, Ottawa Senators, and the Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few teams are looking at Seattle Kraken's Shane Wright. The Minnesota Wild have some decisions to make and some potential holes to fill. Ottawa Senators Arthur Kaliyev looking for a fresh start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-seattle-kraken-ottawa-senators-and-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-seattle-kraken-ottawa-senators-and-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - RandBall: Is the Kirill Kaprizov-Mats Zuccarello tandem for the Wild about to break up?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mats Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov have had chemistry almost from the start for the Wild. But is the duo about to go their separate ways?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-is-the-kirill-kaprizov-mats-zuccarello-tandem-for-the-wild-about-to-break-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-is-the-kirill-kaprizov-mats-zuccarello-tandem-for-the-wild-about-to-break-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Benak at Development Camp 6/29 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Benak chats with media following day one of 2026 Wild Development Camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-benak-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-benak-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Lorenz at Development Camp 6/29 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rieger Lorenz chats with media following day one of 2026 Wild Development Camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-lorenz-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-lorenz-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Top Prospect (and Trade Asset) Nearing 100%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are trying their best to trade Charlie Stramel. By pure coincidence (surely), he announced his current health status Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-top-prospect-and-trade-asset-nearing-100/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-top-prospect-and-trade-asset-nearing-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Stramel at Development Camp 6/29 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Stramel chats with media following day one of 2026 Wild Development Camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-stramel-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-stramel-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Ruzicka at Development Camp 6/29 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filip Ruzicka chats with media following day one of 2026 Wild Development Camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-ruzicka-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-ruzicka-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Dexheimer at Development Camp 6/29 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Dexheimer chats with media following day one of 2026 Wild Development Camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-dexheimer-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-dexheimer-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Bickel at Development Camp 6/29 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stu Bickel chats with media following day one of 2026 Wild Development Camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-bickel-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-bickel-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Andersson at Development Camp 6/29 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Andersson chats with media following day one of 2026 Wild Development Camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-andersson-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-andersson-at-development-camp-629-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - MN native, former Wild player Stu Bickel hired as AHL Iowa head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bickel played collegiately for the Gophers, so he has all kinds of Minnesota ties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-mn-native-former-wild-player-stu-bickel-hired-as-ahl-iowa-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-mn-native-former-wild-player-stu-bickel-hired-as-ahl-iowa-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Minnesota Wild Are Set Up for a Potentially Busy Free Agent Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is officially over, which means free agency is just a couple of days away. Minnesota Wild fans didn&rsquo;t get to see any first-or-second round picks&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-minnesota-wild-are-set-up-for-a-potentially-busy-free-agent-offseason/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-minnesota-wild-are-set-up-for-a-potentially-busy-free-agent-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: Alex Tuch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Capitals decided not to wait for the free agent market to open this offseason. Instead, they completed a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal to acquire Alex Tuch from the Buffalo&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-get-to-know-the-newest-washington-capital-alex-tuch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-get-to-know-the-newest-washington-capital-alex-tuch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - NHL rumblings: Could Makar get $20 million? Plus, latest on Kucherov, Carlson, Trouba, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of superstars will be eligible for extensions on July 1, including Makar, Kucherov and Quinn Hughes. What are they looking for?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-nhl-rumblings-could-makar-get-20-million-plus-latest-on-kucherov-carlson-trouba-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-nhl-rumblings-could-makar-get-20-million-plus-latest-on-kucherov-carlson-trouba-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KSTP] - Chanhassen native Stu Bickel takes over as Iowa Wild head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chanhassen native and former NHL player Stu Bickel has been named the newest head coach the Minnesota Wild's AHL affiliate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-chanhassen-native-stu-bickel-takes-over-as-iowa-wild-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-chanhassen-native-stu-bickel-takes-over-as-iowa-wild-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Name Stu Bickel As AHL's Iowa Wild Head Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former defenseman Stu Bickel returns home to ignite a winning culture and bridge the development gap for Minnesota&rsquo;s top prospects following three straight Calder Cup Finals appearances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-name-stu-bickel-as-ahls-iowa-wild-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-name-stu-bickel-as-ahls-iowa-wild-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - STU BICKEL NAMED IOWA WILD HEAD COACH | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin and Iowa Wild General Manager Matt Hendricks today announced the hiring of Stu Bickel as the Head Coach of the Iowa Wild, the team&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-stu-bickel-named-iowa-wild-head-coach-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-stu-bickel-named-iowa-wild-head-coach-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck to Sabres, Levi and Oilers, Canucks Trades, Tarasenko Tampering]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars continue to work on a Jason Robertson trade, the Edmonton Oilers explored a potential goaltending solution in Buffalo, Vladimir Tarasenko&rsquo;s camp is&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-hellebuyck-to-sabres-levi-and-oilers-canucks-trades-tarasenko-tampering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors-hellebuyck-to-sabres-levi-and-oilers-canucks-trades-tarasenko-tampering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Mats Zuccarello's breakup with Wild could get uglier than anticipated]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Minnesota Wild approaching the start of free agency, there appears to be little clarity on the future of Mats Zuccarello. Many believed that negotiatin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-mats-zuccarellos-breakup-with-wild-could-get-uglier-than-anticipated/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-mats-zuccarellos-breakup-with-wild-could-get-uglier-than-anticipated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild hire Stu Bickel, Minnesota native and former Wild and Gophers player, as AHL coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bickel has been an AHL assistant for three teams that reached the Calder Cup Final &mdash; once with Springfield and twice with Coachella Valley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-hire-stu-bickel-minnesota-native-and-former-wild-and-gophers-player-as-ahl-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-hire-stu-bickel-minnesota-native-and-former-wild-and-gophers-player-as-ahl-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[TSN] - Tarasenko changes agents, has permission to speak to teams before July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pending unrestricted free agent Vladimir Tarasenko has changed agents as he prepares to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-tarasenko-changes-agents-has-permission-to-speak-to-teams-before-july-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-tarasenko-changes-agents-has-permission-to-speak-to-teams-before-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Zuccarello “Ticked” at Wild: How Guerin Mishandled One of His Top Wingers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Mats Zuccarello is not very happy about the way he's been treated byt he Minnesota Wild, the main reason he's likely headed to free agency. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-zuccarello-ticked-at-wild-how-guerin-mishandled-one-of-his-top-wingers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-zuccarello-ticked-at-wild-how-guerin-mishandled-one-of-his-top-wingers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuccarello 'Ticked' at Wild: How Guerin Mishandled One of His Top Wingers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mats Zuccarello is likely leaving Minnesota &mdash; and the Wild have nobody to blame but themselves. According to Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, Zuccarello is &ldquo;pretty ticked&rdquo; about how negotiations have unfolded and is now determined to test free agency when the market opens Wednesday at 11 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/zuccarello-ticked-at-wild-how-guerin-mishandled-one-of-his-top-wingers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/zuccarello-ticked-at-wild-how-guerin-mishandled-one-of-his-top-wingers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Trade Defensive Prospect Ryan Healey to Islanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York lands a former All-Ivy standout, acquiring the rights to the skilled Harvard blue-liner after four productive NCAA seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-trade-defensive-prospect-ryan-healey-to-islanders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-trade-defensive-prospect-ryan-healey-to-islanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - What will it cost for the Wild to keep Quinn Hughes? Projecting his next contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hughes is eligible to sign an extension on Wednesday, a year ahead of unrestricted free agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-what-will-it-cost-for-the-wild-to-keep-quinn-hughes-projecting-his-next-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-what-will-it-cost-for-the-wild-to-keep-quinn-hughes-projecting-his-next-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - What Did the Wild Add In Their Smallest Draft Class Ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild entered the 2026 NHL Draft with five picks and left Buffalo with three players selected. Per Michael Russo of The Athletic, it is the smallest draft class in franchise history, consisting of two forwards and a goaltender. The Wild went into the draft without a first or second r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-did-the-wild-add-in-their-smallest-draft-class-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-did-the-wild-add-in-their-smallest-draft-class-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Bill Guerin Gives A Quinn Hughes Contract Extension Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sure, the 2026 NHL Draft just happened and the Minnesota Wild were able to grab some cool prospects that might be something in a few years. But what is the most pressing thing in this organization and to fans is keeping one of their star players around. Quinn Hughes is eligible to sign a contract...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerin-gives-a-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-update/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerin-gives-a-quinn-hughes-contract-extension-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Tarasenko Dispute Raises Tampering Questions as Wild Deny Permission Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Vladimir Tarasenko hired a new agent and it already looks like the agent has broken an NHL rule and allegations of tampering could follow. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-tarasenko-dispute-raises-tampering-questions-as-wild-deny-permission-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-tarasenko-dispute-raises-tampering-questions-as-wild-deny-permission-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tarasenko Dispute Raises Tampering Questions as Wild Deny Permission Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report suggesting Vladimir Tarasenko&rsquo;s new agent has been granted permission to shop the pending unrestricted free agent ahead of the July 1 market has been flatly denied by the Minnesota Wild &mdash; and may have opened the door to tampering allegations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tarasenko-dispute-raises-tampering-questions-as-wild-deny-permission-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tarasenko-dispute-raises-tampering-questions-as-wild-deny-permission-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Tarasenko Trying to Hit Market Early; MN Wild Say Not So Fast…]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Tarasenko reportedly thinks he has permission to speak with teams ahead of free agency this week. The Minnesota Wild disagree...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-tarasenko-trying-to-hit-market-early-mn-wild-say-not-so-fast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-tarasenko-trying-to-hit-market-early-mn-wild-say-not-so-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Report: Mats Zuccarello 'ticked' at Wild, unlikely to return to Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veteran winger appears set to test free agency after seven seasons with the Wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-report-mats-zuccarello-ticked-at-wild-unlikely-to-return-to-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-report-mats-zuccarello-ticked-at-wild-unlikely-to-return-to-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Mats Zuccarello Ticked Off at Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mats Zuccarello is not happy with the Minnesota Wild over how this offseason has gone... so what now?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mats-zuccarello-ticked-off-at-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mats-zuccarello-ticked-off-at-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Dylan Larkin trade news taking twists with Red Wings, Wild updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL is moving fast and furious, but not with Larkin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-dylan-larkin-trade-news-taking-twists-with-red-wings-wild-updates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-dylan-larkin-trade-news-taking-twists-with-red-wings-wild-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Minnesota Wild Shopping Yakov Trenin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are shopping forward Yakov Trenin as they look to create additional cap flexibility in advance of July 1, Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic reported last night. Russo believe that if the Wild end up successful in their pursuit of Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, who carries a cap [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-minnesota-wild-shopping-yakov-trenin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-minnesota-wild-shopping-yakov-trenin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild Shopping Yakov Trenin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are shopping forward Yakov Trenin as they look to create additional cap flexibility in advance of July 1, Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic reported last night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-shopping-yakov-trenin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-shopping-yakov-trenin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Take 6-Foot-7 Filip Ruzicka With Their Last Pick In The Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[After orchestrating two aggressive trades to climb the draft board, Minnesota capped their weekend by adding massive Czech goaltender Filip Ruzicka to an increasingly physical prospect pool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-take-6-foot-7-filip-ruzicka-with-their-last-pick-in-the-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-take-6-foot-7-filip-ruzicka-with-their-last-pick-in-the-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wild, after making only three NHL draft picks, are clearly focused on the present]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal for Quinn Hughes cost them draft capital, but made them a championship contender. Are they in the Dylan Larkin sweepstakes?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-after-making-only-three-nhl-draft-picks-are-clearly-focused-on-the-present/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-after-making-only-three-nhl-draft-picks-are-clearly-focused-on-the-present/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Patrik Laine Could Be the Finishing Piece In Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild should consider an offer to Patrik Laine, even after Laine rebuffed them in 2024, because his skill set matches a clear need: more high-end shot creation on the wing. Even in a team-first structure, Minnesota could use another player who can tilt a game with one release, and La...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-patrik-laine-could-be-the-finishing-piece-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-patrik-laine-could-be-the-finishing-piece-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson futures are big unanswered questions following NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NHL Draft wrapped up on Saturday, and while there were plenty of big trades in the week leading up to it, some of the biggest stories involve the players that did not get moved.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/dylan-larkin-jason-robertson-futures-are-big-unanswered-questions-following-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/dylan-larkin-jason-robertson-futures-are-big-unanswered-questions-following-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Islanders acquire Ryan Healey from Wild for future considerations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Isles acquired Healey&rsquo;s signing rights, as he has to sign his entry-level contract by Aug. 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-islanders-acquire-ryan-healey-from-wild-for-future-considerations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-islanders-acquire-ryan-healey-from-wild-for-future-considerations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islanders acquire Ryan Healey from Wild for future considerations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collegiate product might have a different home when joining the pro ranks. On Saturday night, the New York Islanders acquired the signing rights of defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild for future considerations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/islanders-acquire-ryan-healey-from-wild-for-future-considerations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/islanders-acquire-ryan-healey-from-wild-for-future-considerations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Islanders Acquire Ryan Healey From Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Islanders have acquired prospect defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for future considerations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-islanders-acquire-ryan-healey-from-wild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-islanders-acquire-ryan-healey-from-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islanders Acquire Ryan Healey From Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Islanders have added some defensive depth to their prospect pool.&nbsp; The team announced that they&rsquo;ve acquired defenseman Ryan Healey from the Wild in exchange for future considerations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/islanders-acquire-ryan-healey-from-wild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/islanders-acquire-ryan-healey-from-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - As free agency nears, the Wild have business to attend to beyond Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larkin is the player the Wild want, but they will also need to re-sign or replace players like Mats Zuccarello and Vladimir Tarasenko.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-as-free-agency-nears-the-wild-have-business-to-attend-to-beyond-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-as-free-agency-nears-the-wild-have-business-to-attend-to-beyond-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KSTP] - Swedish center Adam Andersson headlines Wild’s draft picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild selected three players in the 2026 NHL Draft, adding two forwards and a goaltender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-swedish-center-adam-andersson-headlines-wilds-draft-picks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-swedish-center-adam-andersson-headlines-wilds-draft-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Persson Draft Availability 6/27 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director of European Scouting, Ricard Persson, speaks to the media following the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-persson-draft-availability-627-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-persson-draft-availability-627-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Guerin Draft Availability 6/27 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Manager Bill Guerin speaks to the media following the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-guerin-draft-availability-627-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-guerin-draft-availability-627-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Bill Guerin Named 2025-26 General Manager of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. &ndash; The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced Minnesota Wild Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin as the recipient of the 2025-26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. Minnesota ranked seventh in the NHL in points during the regular season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-bill-guerin-named-2025-26-general-manager-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-bill-guerin-named-2025-26-general-manager-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - MINNESOTA WILD SELECTS THREE PLAYERS IN THE 2026 UPPER DECK NHL DRAFT | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAINT PAUL, Minn. &ndash; The Minnesota Wild selected three players during the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, hosted Friday and Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y. Minnesota selected two forwards and one goaltender, including one Swede, one Canadian and one C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-minnesota-wild-selects-three-players-in-the-2026-upper-deck-nhl-draft-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-minnesota-wild-selects-three-players-in-the-2026-upper-deck-nhl-draft-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - 10 big-name NHL trade candidates still out there after 2026 Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quick rundown of players who could still shift the NHL&rsquo;s power balance if moved this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-10-big-name-nhl-trade-candidates-still-out-there-after-2026-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-10-big-name-nhl-trade-candidates-still-out-there-after-2026-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Minnesota Wild Trade Up Again, Acquire Pick 112 For Picks 121 and 185: Select Big Forward Kayden Lemire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota bolsters their prospect pool by aggressive maneuvering, securing a physical 6-foot-4 presence from the WHL to add size and grit to their future offensive core.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-trade-up-again-acquire-pick-112-for-picks-121-and-185-select-big-forward-kayden-lemire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-trade-up-again-acquire-pick-112-for-picks-121-and-185-select-big-forward-kayden-lemire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Minnesota Wild Trade Up To Pick 83, Select Big Center Adam Andersson]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a quiet opening night, Minnesota maneuvered into the third round to snag a physically dominant Swedish playmaker who vastly outranked his draft position on Tony Ferrari&rsquo;s board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-trade-up-to-pick-83-select-big-center-adam-andersson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-minnesota-wild-trade-up-to-pick-83-select-big-center-adam-andersson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Canucks Draft Adam Novotný With Pick Acquired In Quinn Hughes Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver capitalized on a draft-day steal, landing Czech standout Adam Novotn&yacute; with a pick surrendered by Minnesota to secure superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes in a landscape-shifting trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canucks-draft-adam-novotn-with-pick-acquired-in-quinn-hughes-trade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-canucks-draft-adam-novotn-with-pick-acquired-in-quinn-hughes-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wyatt Cullen goes 10th overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild didn&rsquo;t have a first round pick Friday, and Wyatt Cullen of Moorhead was the first Minnesota player off the board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wyatt-cullen-goes-10th-overall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wyatt-cullen-goes-10th-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Still in on Dylan Larkin… but How?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild continue to lead the Dylan Larkin sweepstakes, despite still not having the ammo to get a deal done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-still-in-on-dylan-larkin-but-how/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-still-in-on-dylan-larkin-but-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - Minnesota Wild's Bill Guerin wins NHL General Manager of the Year award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild was named the NHL's General Manager of the Year for the 2025-26 season. He's the first Wild GM in franchise history to earn the honor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-nhl-general-manager-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-nhl-general-manager-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - Minnesota Wild's Bill Guerin named NHL GM of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin got one of the NHL's top honors this week. He was named the GM of the Year for the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-named-nhl-gm-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-named-nhl-gm-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Stay Quiet On Draft's Opening Night, But Bill Guerin Says 'Tomorrow's A New Day']]></title><description><![CDATA[After watching the first round from the sidelines, GM Bill Guerin remains aggressive, hunting for roster improvements as the Wild transition to a pivotal second day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-stay-quiet-on-drafts-opening-night-but-bill-guerin-says-tomorrows-a-new-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-stay-quiet-on-drafts-opening-night-but-bill-guerin-says-tomorrows-a-new-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - What can you get with a third-round pick? Five of the Wild's best third-round picks in franchise history.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because of several recent trades, the Minnesota Wild don't have a first or second-round pick in the upcoming NHL draft. I don't think Wild fans are complaining]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-what-can-you-get-with-a-third-round-pick-five-of-the-wilds-best-third-round-picks-in-franchise-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-what-can-you-get-with-a-third-round-pick-five-of-the-wilds-best-third-round-picks-in-franchise-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild remain in Dylan Larkin waiting game, eager to take next big swing: ‘There’s a lot of time’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Red Wings didn't move Dylan Larkin on Friday, but some of his potential suitors did make big moves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-remain-in-dylan-larkin-waiting-game-eager-to-take-next-big-swing-theres-a-lot-of-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-remain-in-dylan-larkin-waiting-game-eager-to-take-next-big-swing-theres-a-lot-of-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Rasmus Andersson Would Balance Out the Wild's Blueline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild should consider signing free agent defenseman Rasmus Andersson because he addresses a major need. He&rsquo;s a right-shot defenseman who can handle tough minutes, move the puck cleanly, and add some offense from the blue line. In a league where reliable right-shot defenders are alway...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-rasmus-andersson-would-balance-out-the-wilds-blueline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-rasmus-andersson-would-balance-out-the-wilds-blueline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Deadspin] - Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadspin | Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/deadspin-wilds-bill-guerin-is-nhls-general-manager-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/deadspin-wilds-bill-guerin-is-nhls-general-manager-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Guerin Draft Availability 6/26 | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin speaks to the media following day one of the 2026 NHL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-guerin-draft-availability-626-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-guerin-draft-availability-626-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Bill Guerin’s latest accolade deserves an encore]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no first round pick after the Quinn Hughes trade, it was hard for the Minnesota Wild to make a splash in the opening round of the NHL Draft. But Bill Gueri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerins-latest-accolade-deserves-an-encore/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-bill-guerins-latest-accolade-deserves-an-encore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL] - Bill Guerin surprised with Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin receives the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award at a team-dinner surprise while surrounded by Wild players, personne...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-bill-guerin-surprised-with-jim-gregory-gm-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-bill-guerin-surprised-with-jim-gregory-gm-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild and Canucks could both be happy with the final result of Quinn Hughes trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild continue to have no regrets over the Quinn Hughes trade as the Vancouver Canucks added the final piece of the deal during the NHL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-and-canucks-could-both-be-happy-with-the-final-result-of-quinn-hughes-trade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-and-canucks-could-both-be-happy-with-the-final-result-of-quinn-hughes-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland finished second in the voting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-nhl-gm-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-nhl-gm-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - NHL Insider says Detroit Red Wings brass 'isn't super happy' with Minnesota Wild's Dylan Larkin proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings made sure to stay busy on Friday night, trading Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for their second first-round pick, 23rd overall. They]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-nhl-insider-says-detroit-red-wings-brass-isnt-super-happy-with-minnesota-wilds-dylan-larkin-proposal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-nhl-insider-says-detroit-red-wings-brass-isnt-super-happy-with-minnesota-wilds-dylan-larkin-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Minnesota Wild’s Bill Guerin wins GM of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has won the 2026 Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award. Guerin has been with the Wild since 2019. Bill Guerin has won the 2026 Jim Gregory GM of the Year &#128293;&#128293;&#128293; pic.twitter.com/Qnn1E93efb &mdash; B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 27, 2026 Guerin&rsquo;s main reason for winning the award was [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-gm-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-gm-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Bill Guerin named NHL’s top GM on a night when the Wild doesn’t have a first round draft pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading for Quinn Hughes cost Guerin draft capital, but it was also a move that helped the Wild reach a higher level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-bill-guerin-named-nhls-top-gm-on-a-night-when-the-wild-doesnt-have-a-first-round-draft-pick/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-bill-guerin-named-nhls-top-gm-on-a-night-when-the-wild-doesnt-have-a-first-round-draft-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild's Bill Guerin is the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year for the first time -- also a first for the franchise -- the NHL announced on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-bill-guerin-is-nhls-general-manager-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-bill-guerin-is-nhls-general-manager-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Red Wings may have given the Wild an avenue to trade for Dylan Larkin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have been working the phones in recent weeks and it feels like their top trade target is Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin. Larkin would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-red-wings-may-have-given-the-wild-an-avenue-to-trade-for-dylan-larkin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-red-wings-may-have-given-the-wild-an-avenue-to-trade-for-dylan-larkin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Wild Videos] - that's Billy G(M of the year) to you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-thats-billy-gm-of-the-year-to-you/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-thats-billy-gm-of-the-year-to-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Bill Guerin Wins Most Deflating GM of the Year Award Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild PoHO Bill Guerin has been named NHL GM of the Year... but the news didn't break how he'd imagined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-bill-guerin-wins-most-deflating-gm-of-the-year-award-ever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-bill-guerin-wins-most-deflating-gm-of-the-year-award-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild’s Bill Guerin wins GM of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has won the 2026 Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award. Guerin has been with the Wild since 2019. Guerin&rsquo;s main reason for winning the award was trading for superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-gm-of-the-year-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-gm-of-the-year-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wilds’ Bill Guerin wins GM of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has won the 2026 Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award. Guerin has been with the Wild since 2019. Guerin&rsquo;s main reason for winning the award was trading for superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-gm-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-gm-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Bill Guerin Named General Manager of the Year | Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[2025-2026 General Manager of the Year Bill Guerin surprised with award by family and friends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-bill-guerin-named-general-manager-of-the-year-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-minnesota-wild-bill-guerin-named-general-manager-of-the-year-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild just watched a Central Division rival get their center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild didn&rsquo;t have a first-round pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night but they&rsquo;re one of the most intriguing teams in the league as they look for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-just-watched-a-central-division-rival-get-their-center/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-just-watched-a-central-division-rival-get-their-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the year award after franchise-changing year of big swings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guerin waited for years to have the cap space to go after top stars, and he got one who took the Wild to a new level in Quinn Hughes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-nhl-gm-of-the-year-award-after-franchise-changing-year-of-big-swings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-nhl-gm-of-the-year-award-after-franchise-changing-year-of-big-swings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday&rsquo;s first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft was a special night for Gavin McKenna, who was picked first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the rest of the players whose dreams were realized by getting selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-bill-guerin-wins-nhl-gm-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-bill-guerin-wins-nhl-gm-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KSTP] - Wild’s Bill Guerin wins Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guerin, a first-time finalist, became the first Wild executive to win the honor since it was established in 2009&ndash;10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-general-manager-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-general-manager-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Moorhead’s Wyatt Cullen taken 10th in NHL draft by Nashville Predators]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future Gophers left winger, son of ex-NHL standout Matt Cullen, played last season for the U.S. national team development program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-moorheads-wyatt-cullen-taken-10th-in-nhl-draft-by-nashville-predators/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-moorheads-wyatt-cullen-taken-10th-in-nhl-draft-by-nashville-predators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild’s Bill Guerin Wins Jim Gregory GM Of The Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has won the NHL&rsquo;s Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award. The 55 year old pulled off multiple feats through the 2025-26 season, acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks and winning a Gold Medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as the GM of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-gm-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-wilds-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-gm-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Bill Guerin Wins Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes to ending an eleven-year playoff drought, Guerin&rsquo;s bold roster moves and cap management have transformed Minnesota into a legitimate powerhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-general-manager-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-general-manager-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild’s Bill Guerin Wins Jim Gregory GM Of The Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has won the NHL&rsquo;s Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award. The 55-year-old pulled off multiple feats through the 2025-26 season, acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks and winning a Gold Medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as the GM of Team USA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-gm-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wilds-bill-guerin-wins-jim-gregory-gm-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - Enough Said: Timberwolves and Wild leadership, Naz Reid traded and the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight on Enough Said, KFAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard talk about the risks the Timberwolves and Wild leadership take to build a winning team, Naz Reid being traded for LaMelo Ball and the ongoing World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-enough-said-timberwolves-and-wild-leadership-naz-reid-traded-and-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-enough-said-timberwolves-and-wild-leadership-naz-reid-traded-and-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Here’s when the Minnesota Wild pick in the 2026 NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've finally reached the end of the old season, or the beginning of the new one. However you decide to divide time when it comes to hockey, the NHL Draft start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-heres-when-the-minnesota-wild-pick-in-the-2026-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-heres-when-the-minnesota-wild-pick-in-the-2026-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Will the Minnesota Wild trade for Dylan Larkin before the end of the NHL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild have been the frontrunner for the Red Wings star since he requested a trade in early June, and the draft could serve as the pressure point to get a deal done.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-will-the-minnesota-wild-trade-for-dylan-larkin-before-the-end-of-the-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-will-the-minnesota-wild-trade-for-dylan-larkin-before-the-end-of-the-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - A Young Center Could Help the Wild In Their Big-Game Hunting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right now, it seems like the Minnesota Wild have their eyes on the prize of Dylan Larkin. Why wouldn't they? For one, he actually wants to come to Minnesota, and he's an established scoring center. His speed down the middle would give the Wild a new and needed element. It makes a ton of sense for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-a-young-center-could-help-the-wild-in-their-big-game-hunting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-a-young-center-could-help-the-wild-in-their-big-game-hunting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Wild Defenseman Declan Chisholm Traded Again Amid Busy NHL Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Jersey Devils bolster their blue line, acquiring the puck-moving defenseman from Washington for a draft pick as the league's pre-draft trade frenzy continues to intensify.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-defenseman-declan-chisholm-traded-again-amid-busy-nhl-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-defenseman-declan-chisholm-traded-again-amid-busy-nhl-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Dylan Larkin to MN Wild Steam Picking Back Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could the Minnesota Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin be coming to an end? People with sources are starting to whisper...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-dylan-larkin-to-mn-wild-steam-picking-back-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-dylan-larkin-to-mn-wild-steam-picking-back-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Arguing Tynan Lawrence over Boston University teammate Caleb Malhotra | 1st Round 2026 NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spoked Z breaks down his evaluation of BU teammates, Caleb Malhotra and Tynan Lawrence, who as of this recording sat 7 and 8 on his 2026 NHL Draft rankingsFu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-arguing-tynan-lawrence-over-boston-university-teammate-caleb-malhotra-1st-round-2026-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-arguing-tynan-lawrence-over-boston-university-teammate-caleb-malhotra-1st-round-2026-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Bill Guerin's Mid-Term Grades]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL Draft Day is here, and the die-hard hockey fans across Minnesota are watching with bated breath. Has nobody told them that they don&rsquo;t pick until Day 2? No, dear reader, they are painfully aware that that pick is gone. But Wild fans don&rsquo;t care which 18-year-old they might select with that pick...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerins-mid-term-grades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-bill-guerins-mid-term-grades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild Have Had Luck in Past Drafts With Later Picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is upon us as it&rsquo;s finally Friday, June 26, and the draft will begin this evening at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Unless there&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-have-had-luck-in-past-drafts-with-later-picks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-have-had-luck-in-past-drafts-with-later-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Have Had Luck in Past Drafts With Later Picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is upon us as it&rsquo;s finally Friday, June 26, and the draft will begin this evening at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Unless]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-have-had-luck-in-past-drafts-with-later-picks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-have-had-luck-in-past-drafts-with-later-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NHL Trade Talk] - Quinn Hughes Signing Extension With the Wild, Owner Craig Leipold Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post appeared first on . Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold says they team is going to re-sign Quinn Hughes to an extension, it's just a matter of the term. The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-quinn-hughes-signing-extension-with-the-wild-owner-craig-leipold-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/nhl-trade-talk-quinn-hughes-signing-extension-with-the-wild-owner-craig-leipold-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - 2026 NHL Draft Preview | Scott Wheeler, Max Bultman, and Spoked Z | Trade chaos and player evals]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 119 features Scott Wheeler -- NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic -- and Joe Smith addresses the lates...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-2026-nhl-draft-preview-scott-wheeler-max-bultman-and-spoked-z-trade-chaos-and-player-evals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-2026-nhl-draft-preview-scott-wheeler-max-bultman-and-spoked-z-trade-chaos-and-player-evals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinn Hughes Signing Extension With the Wild, Owner Craig Leipold Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quinn Hughes sweepstakes that never really got started may already be over. Wild owner Craig Leipold said in a recent interview with Minnesota Public]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/quinn-hughes-signing-extension-with-the-wild-owner-craig-leipold-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/quinn-hughes-signing-extension-with-the-wild-owner-craig-leipold-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Robertson and Blues, Wild and Trocheck, the Blue Jackets and Marchenko]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Robertson turns down the St. Louis Blues. The Wild's interest in Vincent Trocheck is luke warm. Columbus Blue Jackets aren't really interested in trading Kirill Marchenko but listening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-robertson-and-blues-wild-and-trocheck-the-blue-jackets-and-marchenko/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-robertson-and-blues-wild-and-trocheck-the-blue-jackets-and-marchenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - What To Watch For As The Wild Sit Out The First Round Of The NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Guerin&rsquo;s aggressive pursuit of a Stanley Cup leaves Minnesota without a Friday pick, but looming trades and a decentralized draft format could still reshape the roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-watch-for-as-the-wild-sit-out-the-first-round-of-the-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-what-to-watch-for-as-the-wild-sit-out-the-first-round-of-the-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild fans will gladly trade a quiet NHL Draft for a loud summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild's status as contenders could lead to a quieter draft than usual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-fans-will-gladly-trade-a-quiet-nhl-draft-for-a-loud-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-fans-will-gladly-trade-a-quiet-nhl-draft-for-a-loud-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - How the Wild’s drafting after Round 1 stacks against other NHL teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Wild in an all-in window, trading prospects and firsts by the handful, success in later rounds of the draft is critical.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-how-the-wilds-drafting-after-round-1-stacks-against-other-nhl-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-how-the-wilds-drafting-after-round-1-stacks-against-other-nhl-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - The Best NHL Value Contracts Fuel 2027 Cup Dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a league where the cap is racing toward 104 million in 2026&ndash;27, every dollar matters. Teams that lock in stars at below-market rates buy themselves windows to chase the Stanley Cup, while others scramble to keep up. The best-value deals on the board today already shape the playoff landscape and, by extension, how the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-the-best-nhl-value-contracts-fuel-2027-cup-dreams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-the-best-nhl-value-contracts-fuel-2027-cup-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[TSN] - Wild owner Leipold vows team will re-sign Hughes, says blueliner wants short-term deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold expects to re-sign star defenceman Quinn Hughes, he told Minnesota Public Radio on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-wild-owner-leipold-vows-team-will-re-sign-hughes-says-blueliner-wants-short-term-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/tsn-wild-owner-leipold-vows-team-will-re-sign-hughes-says-blueliner-wants-short-term-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The Wild clearly haven’t learned their lesson in Quinn Hughes negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are trying to sign Quinn Hughes to an extension this summer and there&rsquo;s a good chance it will happen. After transforming the Wild into Stanle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-clearly-havent-learned-their-lesson-in-quinn-hughes-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-wild-clearly-havent-learned-their-lesson-in-quinn-hughes-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - Rangers' Vincent Trocheck trade cost revealed, with Wild and Sabres involved in rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York is still asking for a solid return for Trocheck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-rangers-vincent-trocheck-trade-cost-revealed-with-wild-and-sabres-involved-in-rumors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-rangers-vincent-trocheck-trade-cost-revealed-with-wild-and-sabres-involved-in-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Panthers, Blues, Wild, and Blue Jackets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maple Leafs and the Blue Jackets GMs update on their offseason. No heavy Quinn Hughes extension talks yet. Jordan Binnington unlikely to land in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-maple-leafs-panthers-blues-wild-and-blue-jackets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-maple-leafs-panthers-blues-wild-and-blue-jackets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/zach-werenskis-murky-future-with-blue-jackets-the-latest-sign-of-changing-nhl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/zach-werenskis-murky-future-with-blue-jackets-the-latest-sign-of-changing-nhl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - What will Quinn Hughes’ next contract look like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Wild owner Craig Leipold expressed strong confidence that the team would get Quinn Hughes signed to a contract extension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-what-will-quinn-hughes-next-contract-look-like/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-what-will-quinn-hughes-next-contract-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Wild owner Craig Leipold sends strong message on Quinn Hughes extension - "We are going to re-sign him"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold made no secret of his desire to keep Quinn Hughes tied to his team for the long haul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-wild-owner-craig-leipold-sends-strong-message-on-quinn-hughes-extension-we-are-going-to-re-sign-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-wild-owner-craig-leipold-sends-strong-message-on-quinn-hughes-extension-we-are-going-to-re-sign-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Quinn Hughes’ next contract look like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild swung big when they acquired Quinn Hughes last December, and in a few short days, he will be eligible to sign a contract extension to stay with the Wild beyond this upcoming season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/what-will-quinn-hughes-next-contract-look-like/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/what-will-quinn-hughes-next-contract-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Three Western Conference teams in need of major trades this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why we should watch the Western Canadian clubs closely &ndash; and what holes they&rsquo;re looking to fill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-three-western-conference-teams-in-need-of-major-trades-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-three-western-conference-teams-in-need-of-major-trades-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild owner expects D Quinn Hughes will sign new contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is confident the team will re-sign star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Leipold told Minnesota Public Radio as much on Wednesday when discussing Hughes, who is entering the final season of a six-year, $47.1 million contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-owner-expects-d-quinn-hughes-will-sign-new-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-owner-expects-d-quinn-hughes-will-sign-new-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - 2026 NHL Draft LIVE STREAM | Day 2 Watch Party, Highlights, Pick-By-Pick Predictions &amp; Analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[7th Annual SOTA Stream for the NHL DRAFT! Daty 2, Rounds 2-7Like, Subscribe &amp; COMMENT in the LIVE CHAT!Spoked Z's FINAL 2025 NHL Draft Rankings &amp; links to pl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-2026-nhl-draft-live-stream-day-2-watch-party-highlights-pick-by-pick-predictions-amp-analysis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-2026-nhl-draft-live-stream-day-2-watch-party-highlights-pick-by-pick-predictions-amp-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - 2026 NHL Draft LIVE STREAM | 1st Round Watch Party, Highlights, Pick-By-Pick Predictions &amp; Analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[7th Annual SOTA Stream for the NHL DRAFT! Like, Subscribe &amp; COMMENT in the LIVE CHAT!Spoked Z's FINAL 2025 NHL Draft Rankings &amp; links to player analysis belo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-2026-nhl-draft-live-stream-1st-round-watch-party-highlights-pick-by-pick-predictions-amp-analysis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-2026-nhl-draft-live-stream-1st-round-watch-party-highlights-pick-by-pick-predictions-amp-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason is now officially underway for all NHL teams, as the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes a week and a half ago. The Wild have been&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-jonas-brodin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-jonas-brodin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's nightmare Dylan Larkin scenario might become reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are trying to strike gold this offseasonin the form of another trade for a superstar player. Back in December, the Wild pulled off a blockbus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-nightmare-dylan-larkin-scenario-might-become-reality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-nightmare-dylan-larkin-scenario-might-become-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jonas Brodin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offseason is now officially underway for all NHL teams, as the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes a week and a half ago. The Wild have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-jonas-brodin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-2025-26-report-cards-jonas-brodin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - ‘We are going to re-sign him’: Wild owner confident Quinn Hughes will stay with team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hughes has one more year remaining on his contract, as the team looks to make him part of the team for the extended future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-we-are-going-to-re-sign-him-wild-owner-confident-quinn-hughes-will-stay-with-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-we-are-going-to-re-sign-him-wild-owner-confident-quinn-hughes-will-stay-with-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Fourth Period] - Wild owner confident Hughes will sign — The Fourth Period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wild owner Craig Leipold is convinced his club will get Quinn Hughes signed to an extension this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-fourth-period-wild-owner-confident-hughes-will-sign-the-fourth-period/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-fourth-period-wild-owner-confident-hughes-will-sign-the-fourth-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We are going to re-sign him': Wild owner confident Quinn Hughes will stay with team]]></title><description><![CDATA[While no deal has been done yet, there&rsquo;s optimism that a top player will be staying in the State of Hockey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/we-are-going-to-re-sign-him-wild-owner-confident-quinn-hughes-will-stay-with-team-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/we-are-going-to-re-sign-him-wild-owner-confident-quinn-hughes-will-stay-with-team-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We are going to re-sign him’: Wild owner confident Quinn Hughes will stay with team]]></title><description><![CDATA[While no deal has been done yet, there&rsquo;s optimism that a top player will be staying in the State of Hockey. In an interview with Minnesota Public Radio on Wednesday, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold admitted that the team is going to sign defenseman Quinn Hughes to an extension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/we-are-going-to-re-sign-him-wild-owner-confident-quinn-hughes-will-stay-with-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/we-are-going-to-re-sign-him-wild-owner-confident-quinn-hughes-will-stay-with-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - 'We're Going To Re-Sign Him': Wild Owner Vows To Extend Quinn Hughes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owner Craig Leipold reveals contract negotiations are a matter of "when" not "if," as the franchise moves to secure its star defenseman alongside Minnesota&rsquo;s elite core.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-were-going-to-re-sign-him-wild-owner-vows-to-extend-quinn-hughes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-were-going-to-re-sign-him-wild-owner-vows-to-extend-quinn-hughes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sportskeeda] - Insider reveals Wild's failed trade bid for Brady Tkachuk - "It was equivalent of four first-round picks"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild came closer than many realized to landing Brady Tkachuk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-insider-reveals-wilds-failed-trade-bid-for-brady-tkachuk-it-was-equivalent-of-four-first-round-picks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sportskeeda-insider-reveals-wilds-failed-trade-bid-for-brady-tkachuk-it-was-equivalent-of-four-first-round-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's priorities are becoming clearer after latest Vincent Trocheck update]]></title><description><![CDATA[With one week to go until free agency begins, the biggest storyline for the Minnesota Wild is their search for a No. 1 center. Dylan Larkin of the Detroit Red W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-priorities-are-becoming-clearer-after-latest-vincent-trocheck-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-priorities-are-becoming-clearer-after-latest-vincent-trocheck-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's monster Brady Tkachuk trade offer revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have some important tasks on their offseason to-do list. First will be to retain star defenseman Quinn Hughes, who is entering the final year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-monster-brady-tkachuk-trade-offer-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-monster-brady-tkachuk-trade-offer-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wild enter NHL draft with no first- or second-round pick, but could still make trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild don't have a pick in the first and second rounds of the 2026 NHL draft, but that shouldn't stop them from trying to trade for a center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-enter-nhl-draft-with-no-first-or-second-round-pick-but-could-still-make-trade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wild-enter-nhl-draft-with-no-first-or-second-round-pick-but-could-still-make-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Which NHL teams could — or should — be interested in Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Hellebuyck&rsquo;s playoff pedigree hasn&rsquo;t always been sparkling, elite bona fide starting goalies don&rsquo;t grow on trees in the NHL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-which-nhl-teams-could-or-should-be-interested-in-jets-goalie-connor-hellebuyck/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-which-nhl-teams-could-or-should-be-interested-in-jets-goalie-connor-hellebuyck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - ON HOLD: Bill Guerin REFUSES To Blink—Will Dylan Larkin STAY PUT or Will Wild SECURE Their TARGET?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild caught in a high-stakes stare down with the Detroit Red Wings as blockbuster NHL trades shake up the Central Division. Is Dylan Larkin still G...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-on-hold-bill-guerin-refuses-to-blinkwill-dylan-larkin-stay-put-or-will-wild-secure-their-target/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-on-hold-bill-guerin-refuses-to-blinkwill-dylan-larkin-stay-put-or-will-wild-secure-their-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Bill Guerin Reportedly Bugging Steve Yzerman Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild PoHO Bill Guerin will do everything in his power to land Dylan Larkin... even if it means calling Steve Yzerman everyday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-bill-guerin-reportedly-bugging-steve-yzerman-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-bill-guerin-reportedly-bugging-steve-yzerman-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Blackhawks just drove up the trade market on the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[With free agency already picked over, the Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s best bet to upgrade their roster this summer will be in the trade market. But although the official s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-blackhawks-just-drove-up-the-trade-market-on-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-blackhawks-just-drove-up-the-trade-market-on-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - RandBall: Do the Wild have the assets to pull a Dylan Larkin trade off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are one of a handful of teams in the mix to trade for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. But can they get a deal done?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-do-the-wild-have-the-assets-to-pull-a-dylan-larkin-trade-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-randball-do-the-wild-have-the-assets-to-pull-a-dylan-larkin-trade-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Wild notes: Larkin's list shifting, big swing at Tkachuk, Hughes extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wild owner Craig Leipold talked on Wednesday about where the team and Quinn Hughes stand in extension talks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-notes-larkins-list-shifting-big-swing-at-tkachuk-hughes-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-notes-larkins-list-shifting-big-swing-at-tkachuk-hughes-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Mason Shaw Has "Nothing But Good Things to Say" About Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mason Shaw is still an easy guy to root for. In a world where goals, assists, accomplishments, and championships tend to define players, a select few transcend those tangible markers of success to become an embodiment of the innate desire to participate in or witness something special; that thing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-mason-shaw-has-nothing-but-good-things-to-say-about-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-mason-shaw-has-nothing-but-good-things-to-say-about-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Owner Promises Quinn Hughes Extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold says a Quinn Hughes extension is coming. Money doesn't seem to be the issue, either.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-owner-promises-quinn-hughes-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-owner-promises-quinn-hughes-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Ryan Carter’s road brings him from the NHL to White Bear Lake girls hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stanley Cup winner and Minnesota Wild commentator Ryan Carter is returning home to coach his daughters and sustain a strong community girls hockey program at White Bear Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-ryan-carters-road-brings-him-from-the-nhl-to-white-bear-lake-girls-hockey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-ryan-carters-road-brings-him-from-the-nhl-to-white-bear-lake-girls-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Kaprizov's Cap Hit Is Far From the Wild's Biggest Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are urgently attempting to build on the momentum they gained by swinging the Quinn Hughes trade last season. Bill Guerin is big-game hunting, having made an aggressive offer for Brady Tkachuk, and presumably having another pending for Dylan Larkin. "We're in a window where we h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-kaprizovs-cap-hit-is-far-from-the-wilds-biggest-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-kaprizovs-cap-hit-is-far-from-the-wilds-biggest-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - The five most important draft picks of the Judd Brackett era for the Minnesota Wild.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy draft season! Earlier this month, Judd Brackett, the Wild&rsquo;s former director of amateur scouting, left Minnesota to become the assistant general manager fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-five-most-important-draft-picks-of-the-judd-brackett-era-for-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-the-five-most-important-draft-picks-of-the-judd-brackett-era-for-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - As Wild continue to pursue Dylan Larkin, NHL voices explain why he could be the missing piece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could Dylan Larkin find a higher level with the Wild? One evaluator: &ldquo;He hasn&rsquo;t really played with high-end guys like Kaprizov and Boldy."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-as-wild-continue-to-pursue-dylan-larkin-nhl-voices-explain-why-he-could-be-the-missing-piece/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-as-wild-continue-to-pursue-dylan-larkin-nhl-voices-explain-why-he-could-be-the-missing-piece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild Can Still Have Draft Success Without 1st- or 2nd-Round Picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been 10 days since the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup over the Vegas Golden Knights, and the NHL has had barely any quiet time since then. The 2026&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-can-still-have-draft-success-without-1st-or-2nd-round-picks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-can-still-have-draft-success-without-1st-or-2nd-round-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild Can Still Have Draft Success Without 1st- or 2nd-Round Picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been 10 days since the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup over the Vegas Golden Knights, and the NHL has had barely any quiet time since then.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-can-still-have-draft-success-without-1st-or-2nd-round-picks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/wild-can-still-have-draft-success-without-1st-or-2nd-round-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild’s costly free agent mistake is still haunting them one year later]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Minnesota Wild were shopping for free agents last summer, they needed help at the center position. In the end, they decided to sign Nico Sturm to a two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-costly-free-agent-mistake-is-still-haunting-them-one-year-later/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-costly-free-agent-mistake-is-still-haunting-them-one-year-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Waiting For Their Turn After A Flurry of Moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[It turns out, the Brady Tkachuk trade was just an appetizer to kick off the week of the NHL Draft. We're not even 48 hours from the Draft, but Tuesday saw eight NHL players, four prospects, and seven picks change hands. That includes the fourth, ninth, and 16th overall picks for Friday night. Wit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-waiting-for-their-turn-after-a-flurry-of-moves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-waiting-for-their-turn-after-a-flurry-of-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild’s negotiations with Quinn Hughes could turn into a staring contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have faced plenty of challenges battling in the Central Division, but few have been as big of a pain as Cale Makar. The Colorado Avalanche st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-negotiations-with-quinn-hughes-could-turn-into-a-staring-contest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-negotiations-with-quinn-hughes-could-turn-into-a-staring-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Wyatt Cullen of Moorhead, an incoming Gophers hockey player, should be first-round NHL pick Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The son of former Wild center Matt Cullen is one of three brothers who will play at the University of Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wyatt-cullen-of-moorhead-an-incoming-gophers-hockey-player-should-be-first-round-nhl-pick-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-wyatt-cullen-of-moorhead-an-incoming-gophers-hockey-player-should-be-first-round-nhl-pick-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Top-ranked Minnesota players for the 2026 NHL draft this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyatt Cullen of Moorhead and Victor Plante of Hermantown should be the state&rsquo;s first players off the board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-top-ranked-minnesota-players-for-the-2026-nhl-draft-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-top-ranked-minnesota-players-for-the-2026-nhl-draft-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Russo: MN Wild in Tough Spot Unless Dylan Larkin Goes Full-Tkachuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild offseason is on ice while they wait on Dylan Larkin, who may have to go full Brady Tkachuk to get out of Detroit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-russo-mn-wild-in-tough-spot-unless-dylan-larkin-goes-full-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-russo-mn-wild-in-tough-spot-unless-dylan-larkin-goes-full-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Pavel Zacha Could Be the Wild's Plan B]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild seem to be in on every conversation for the big-ticket items of this offseason. They made an offer for Brady Tkachuk; Minnesota is on Dylan Larkin&rsquo;s approved trade list, etc. Still, they may not have enough assets to compete with other contenders for top talent. Therefore, they...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-pavel-zacha-could-be-the-wilds-plan-b/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-pavel-zacha-could-be-the-wilds-plan-b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - A Tryout With the Wild Launched Joel Ward's Improbable Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[It wouldn't be fair to categorize the Minnesota Wild's state at this year's NHL Draft as dormant. Still, they are without their first- and second-round picks, which puts them in an odd spot. History has shown that selecting high in any draft can be a pivotal step in quickly changing a team's path...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-a-tryout-with-the-wild-launched-joel-wards-improbable-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-a-tryout-with-the-wild-launched-joel-wards-improbable-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - FOTR 120 | Max Bultman on Dylan Larkin | Brady Tkachuk impact | Kane a UFA target? | Yzerplan update]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 120 features Max Bultman -- Detroit Red Wings and NHL Draft coverage for The Athletic -- and Joe Smith addresses the latest ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-120-max-bultman-on-dylan-larkin-brady-tkachuk-impact-kane-a-ufa-target-yzerplan-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-fotr-120-max-bultman-on-dylan-larkin-brady-tkachuk-impact-kane-a-ufa-target-yzerplan-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Dylan Larkin is a no-brainer trade target for the Wild after latest blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[After missing out on Brady Tkachuk, the Minnesota Wild may have another opportunity to add a big piece this summer if Dylan Larkin is truly available. Minnesota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-dylan-larkin-is-a-no-brainer-trade-target-for-the-wild-after-latest-blockbuster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-dylan-larkin-is-a-no-brainer-trade-target-for-the-wild-after-latest-blockbuster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and a Top 34 NHL Trade Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild prospect tiers as they search for a top-six forward. An updated top 34 NHL trade board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-and-a-top-34-nhl-trade-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-and-a-top-34-nhl-trade-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[AHL: Iowa Wild] - WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: KYLE RAU | Iowa Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[After spending his first two full professional seasons with the Florida Panthers organization, Kyle Rau faced a decision on where to play next. That decision, made in consultation with his family, turned out to be an easy one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-where-are-they-now-kyle-rau-iowa-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/ahl-iowa-wild-where-are-they-now-kyle-rau-iowa-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - New York Islanders Captain Anders Lee Checks A Lot Of Boxes For The Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Edina native offers the Minnesota Wild veteran leadership, consistent net-front production, and rare durability, making a potential homecoming the perfect move to bolster their middle-six.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-new-york-islanders-captain-anders-lee-checks-a-lot-of-boxes-for-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-new-york-islanders-captain-anders-lee-checks-a-lot-of-boxes-for-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[SKOR North] - Will Minnesota Timberwolves trade Rudy Gobert next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reusse reacts to the departure of Julius Randle and speculates on what the Wolves might do next. He also has thoughts on the Wild's potential moves, and the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/skor-north-will-minnesota-timberwolves-trade-rudy-gobert-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/skor-north-will-minnesota-timberwolves-trade-rudy-gobert-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - FREE AGENT FAMINE: Minnesota Wild HUNTING Trade Options With SCARCE Free Agent Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild face a challenging offseason as a bleak NHL free agent market forces Bill Guerin to focus on trade possibilities for critical top-six upgrades...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-free-agent-famine-minnesota-wild-hunting-trade-options-with-scarce-free-agent-options/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-free-agent-famine-minnesota-wild-hunting-trade-options-with-scarce-free-agent-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Minnesota Wild Still Looking To Acquire Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild continue to be active this offseason. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, Wild GM Bill Guerin is continuing to look for a center to add to his team&rsquo;s forward group. As of right now, Minnesota has a few options with just over $9.4MM in cap space for the team to utilize, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-minnesota-wild-still-looking-to-acquire-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-minnesota-wild-still-looking-to-acquire-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild Still Looking To Acquire Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild continue to be active this offseason. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, Wild GM Bill Guerin is continuing to look for a center to add to his team&rsquo;s forward group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-still-looking-to-acquire-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-still-looking-to-acquire-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - What Marco Rossi can tell us about Danila Yurov's value (and future) with the Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danila Yurov&rsquo;s name has come up repeatedly in trade conversations this offseason for the Minnesota Wild. So much of his value hinges on his offensive upside and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-what-marco-rossi-can-tell-us-about-danila-yurovs-value-and-future-with-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-what-marco-rossi-can-tell-us-about-danila-yurovs-value-and-future-with-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin could direct their entire offseason — and future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The draft, free agency, re-signing Mats Zuccarello and RFAs &mdash; for Minnesota, it all has to start with an answer to the Larkin question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wilds-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin-could-direct-their-entire-offseason-and-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wilds-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin-could-direct-their-entire-offseason-and-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Are the Wild's Prospects Good Enough to Trade?]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's Wild We all know the Minnesota Wild and Bill Guerin are looking to make that big swing this summer. In addition to getting Quinn Hughes last season (and probably re-signing him this summer), they need to add some sort of top-six forward to the group. To do that, they need to trade. And sin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-are-the-wilds-prospects-good-enough-to-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-are-the-wilds-prospects-good-enough-to-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Dylan Larkin’s Preferred Destination in Central… But Not Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild may desperately want Dylan Larkin. But apparently... he now prefers their Central Division rival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-dylan-larkins-preferred-destination-in-central-but-not-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-dylan-larkins-preferred-destination-in-central-but-not-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild weren't only Central Division team to swing and miss on Brady Tkachuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild, unsurprisingly, are in the running for any major star that just so happens to hit the trade block. On Sunday, the NHL world received a major]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-werent-only-central-division-team-to-swing-and-miss-on-brady-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-werent-only-central-division-team-to-swing-and-miss-on-brady-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Vladimir Tarasenko Changes Agents Ahead Of Likely Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran scorer Vladimir Tarasenko has changed agents, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported on today&rsquo;s 32 Thoughts podcast. According to Friedman, Tarasenko&rsquo;s change of representation is &ldquo;obviously a sign&rdquo; that he will not sign an extension to remain with the Minnesota Wild, and will instead test the market as an unrestricted free agent. Tarasenko was previously [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-vladimir-tarasenko-changes-agents-ahead-of-likely-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-vladimir-tarasenko-changes-agents-ahead-of-likely-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vladimir Tarasenko Changes Agents Ahead Of Likely Free Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran scorer Vladimir Tarasenko has changed agents, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported on today&rsquo;s 32 Thoughts podcast. According to Friedman, Tarasenko&rsquo;s change of representation is &ldquo;obviously a sign&rdquo; that he will not sign an extension to remain with the Minnesota Wild, and will instead test the market as an unrestricted free agent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/vladimir-tarasenko-changes-agents-ahead-of-likely-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/vladimir-tarasenko-changes-agents-ahead-of-likely-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Fourth Period] - Wild GM Guerin trying to add top forward — The Fourth Period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin is actively trying to acquire a top-two centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-fourth-period-wild-gm-guerin-trying-to-add-top-forward-the-fourth-period/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-fourth-period-wild-gm-guerin-trying-to-add-top-forward-the-fourth-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Must End the Jacob Middleton Experiment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild entered the postseason hoping that stability on the blue line would help carry them deeper into the playoffs. Instead, one of the most persistent storylines became their continued reliance on Jacob Middleton &ndash; a decision that increasingly looks like an experiment that has run i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-must-end-the-jacob-middleton-experiment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-must-end-the-jacob-middleton-experiment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - Lou Nanne talks Dylan Larkin speculation, all things Gopher hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Minnesota hockey legend Lou Nanne sat down with Jim Rich to talk all things hockey. He gives his thoughts on if the Wild can acquire Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, and what's the outlook for the Gophers' men's hockey team in Year 1 under Brett Larson?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-lou-nanne-talks-dylan-larkin-speculation-all-things-gopher-hockey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-lou-nanne-talks-dylan-larkin-speculation-all-things-gopher-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Brady Tkachuk thankfully saved the Wild from themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild don&rsquo;t have a first-round pick in the NHL Draft, but they could still wind up making headlines on draft week in their pursuit of a big fish in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-brady-tkachuk-thankfully-saved-the-wild-from-themselves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-brady-tkachuk-thankfully-saved-the-wild-from-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Brady Tkachuk Validated the Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the walls in Winnipeg could talk, they&rsquo;d tell you that Keith Tkachuk was persona non grata 500 miles north of St. Paul. He&rsquo;s also probably not welcome in Minnesota&rsquo;s capital city after the Ottawa Senators traded his son, Brady Tkachuk, to the Florida Panthers over the weekend. The trade reunit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-brady-tkachuk-validated-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-brady-tkachuk-validated-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - Lou Nanne talks all things Minnesota hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota hockey legend Lou Nanne joined FOX 9's Jim Rich Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now to talk all things hockey, from if the Wild will trade for Dylan Larkin to what's next for the Gophers men's hockey program under new head coach Brett Larson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-lou-nanne-talks-all-things-minnesota-hockey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-lou-nanne-talks-all-things-minnesota-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Is The Draft And Develop Model Now Dead?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With star players like Brady Tkachuk and Quinn Hughes on the move, is the draft and develop model losing its relevance in today&rsquo;s NHL? Or does it remain a vi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-is-the-draft-and-develop-model-now-dead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-is-the-draft-and-develop-model-now-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Tkachuk BLOCKBUSTER trade | Team USA Reverse Migration... Who's next? | 2026 NHL Draft Week Preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on Judd'z Budz:- Brady Tkachuk trade to Florida Panthers has the Canadian NHL fans spiraling- What's the path forward for the Ottawa Senators?- How...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-tkachuk-blockbuster-trade-team-usa-reverse-migration-whos-next-2026-nhl-draft-week-preview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-tkachuk-blockbuster-trade-team-usa-reverse-migration-whos-next-2026-nhl-draft-week-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Wild trade chips checklist: Does the prospect pool have pieces for a big swing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wild have the aggressiveness, motivation and cap space to make a big move. But do they have the prospects to package?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-trade-chips-checklist-does-the-prospect-pool-have-pieces-for-a-big-swing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-wild-trade-chips-checklist-does-the-prospect-pool-have-pieces-for-a-big-swing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's next move after missing on Brady Tkachuk trade is painfully obvious]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild let the NHL know they were looking to make another splash this offseason, months after acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-next-move-after-missing-on-brady-tkachuk-trade-is-painfully-obvious/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-next-move-after-missing-on-brady-tkachuk-trade-is-painfully-obvious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zeev Buium Isn't Quinn Hughes, But What Could He Become?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zeev Buium is not Quinn Hughes. He&rsquo;s not going to skate like him, he&rsquo;s not going to drive offence quite like him, and he&rsquo;s not going to replace what Hughes meant to Vancouver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/zeev-buium-isnt-quinn-hughes-but-what-could-he-become/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/zeev-buium-isnt-quinn-hughes-but-what-could-he-become/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild May Be Losing Key Veteran After Latest Tarasenko Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Tarasenko&rsquo;s sudden agency switch signals a potential exit, leaving Minnesota to weigh the loss of a prolific scorer and a vital mentor for rising young stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-may-be-losing-key-veteran-after-latest-tarasenko-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-may-be-losing-key-veteran-after-latest-tarasenko-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild trade offer for Brady Tkachuk got blown out of the water by Panthers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no secret that the Minnesota Wild are looking for a top six forward this offseason. Ideally, they are seeking a top line center to help their odds of conte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-trade-offer-for-brady-tkachuk-got-blown-out-of-the-water-by-panthers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-trade-offer-for-brady-tkachuk-got-blown-out-of-the-water-by-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - REPORT: Wild Sent A Huge Offer To Ottawa To Acquire Brady Tkachuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports, Bill Guerin swung for the fences with a massive trade package to land Ottawa&rsquo;s captain, signaling a bold shift in Minnesota's pursuit of elite Stanley Cup contention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-report-wild-sent-a-huge-offer-to-ottawa-to-acquire-brady-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-report-wild-sent-a-huge-offer-to-ottawa-to-acquire-brady-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Vladimir Tarasenko Unhappy with Paul Theofanous Just Like MN Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild weren't on the best terms with Vladimir Tarasenko's agent... but now he's no longer represented by Paul Theofanous.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-vladimir-tarasenko-unhappy-with-paul-theofanous-just-like-mn-wild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-vladimir-tarasenko-unhappy-with-paul-theofanous-just-like-mn-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - WILD MOVE: Minnesota’s MONSTER Offer for Brady Tkachuk—Why Florida WON and MN MISSED Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild make a massive push for Brady Tkachuk but lose out as the star winger joins the Florida Panthers to create a must-watch &ldquo;Bash Brothers&rdquo; duo. I...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-wild-move-minnesotas-monster-offer-for-brady-tkachukwhy-florida-won-and-mn-missed-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-wild-move-minnesotas-monster-offer-for-brady-tkachukwhy-florida-won-and-mn-missed-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Everything We Know About the Senators’ Brady Tkachuk Trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of speculation, denial, and will he/won&rsquo;t he arguments, the Ottawa Senators have traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for three first-round picks and a second-round pick.&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-everything-we-know-about-the-senators-brady-tkachuk-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-everything-we-know-about-the-senators-brady-tkachuk-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - John Hynes on the Wild’s offseason plans: Zuccarello, internal options, penalty kill and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus an update on Filip Gustavsson's surgery recovery, what the offseason is like for coaches and how the Wild can learn from Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-john-hynes-on-the-wilds-offseason-plans-zuccarello-internal-options-penalty-kill-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-john-hynes-on-the-wilds-offseason-plans-zuccarello-internal-options-penalty-kill-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Could've Had Brady Tkachuk, But Missed Their Opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday night was supposed to be fairly quiet heading into what was bound to be an eventful week in the NHL, as the 2026 NHL Draft is next weekend. Fortunately for everyone wanting some drama heading into Monday, the Ottawa Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers to reunite w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-couldve-had-brady-tkachuk-but-missed-their-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-wild-couldve-had-brady-tkachuk-but-missed-their-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Scoggins: Wolves and Wild bosses share a similar need to improve their rosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA and NHL drafts are this week, but filling Tim Connelly and Bill Guerin&rsquo;s biggest holes may require a bold trade or free agent signing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-scoggins-wolves-and-wild-bosses-share-a-similar-need-to-improve-their-rosters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-scoggins-wolves-and-wild-bosses-share-a-similar-need-to-improve-their-rosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Tkachuk trade continues concerning trend for Canadian NHL teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Senators made one of the first major blockbuster moves of the NHL offseason on Sunday when they traded their captain, Brady Tkachuk, to the Florida Panthers to reunite him with his brother, Matthew Tkachuk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/brady-tkachuk-trade-continues-concerning-trend-for-canadian-nhl-teams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/brady-tkachuk-trade-continues-concerning-trend-for-canadian-nhl-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - MN Wild Made Huge Offer for Brady Tkachuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are hunting for a blockbuster move this offseason, and reportedly just swung and missed on Brady Tkachuk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-made-huge-offer-for-brady-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-mn-wild-made-huge-offer-for-brady-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - REPORT: Wild Were One Of Four Teams Brady Tkachuk Would Accept A Trade To]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHL insider Pierre LeBrun reveals Minnesota&rsquo;s rising status as a premier destination, as the power forward prioritized the State of Hockey before ultimately choosing a Florida homecoming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-report-wild-were-one-of-four-teams-brady-tkachuk-would-accept-a-trade-to/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-report-wild-were-one-of-four-teams-brady-tkachuk-would-accept-a-trade-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - We know how close Wild were to trading for Brady Tkachuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota was trying to make a big splash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-we-know-how-close-wild-were-to-trading-for-brady-tkachuk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-we-know-how-close-wild-were-to-trading-for-brady-tkachuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - The Carolina Hurricanes Are The Stanley Cup Champions | NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes are your Stanley Cup champions and let the pary begin in both vegas and Raleigh as covered by Spoked Z on &ldquo;Judd'z Budz&rdquo; Episode 209Be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-the-carolina-hurricanes-are-the-stanley-cup-champions-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-the-carolina-hurricanes-are-the-stanley-cup-champions-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Former Wild Enforcer Re-Signs In One Of The Coolest Ways Possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh off a Stanley Cup victory, Nicolas Deslauriers electrified fans by signing a two-year extension live on stage during the Hurricanes' championship parade in Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-enforcer-re-signs-in-one-of-the-coolest-ways-possible/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-former-wild-enforcer-re-signs-in-one-of-the-coolest-ways-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Wild Videos] - dad's day &#129401;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-dads-day-129401/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-wild-videos-dads-day-129401/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild could target former Central Division villain to solve top six woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild could target former rival Patrick Kane during free agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-could-target-former-central-division-villain-to-solve-top-six-woes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-could-target-former-central-division-villain-to-solve-top-six-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Spoked Z Reveals His Drafts Son's for 2026 | 2026 NHL Draft Rankings | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spoked Z breaks down his favorite players in this draft class by Spoked Z on &ldquo;Judd'z Budz&rdquo; Episode 210Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, &amp; SUBSCRIBE!PODCAST | https:/...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-spoked-z-reveals-his-drafts-sons-for-2026-2026-nhl-draft-rankings-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-spoked-z-reveals-his-drafts-sons-for-2026-2026-nhl-draft-rankings-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Why Patrick Kane Should Be On The Minnesota Wild's Radar]]></title><description><![CDATA[With high-scoring veterans potentially departing St. Paul, a future Hall of Famer could provide the elite playmaking and playoff pedigree needed to fuel Minnesota&rsquo;s Stanley Cup window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-patrick-kane-should-be-on-the-minnesota-wilds-radar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-patrick-kane-should-be-on-the-minnesota-wilds-radar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Draft Picks Announced For 2026 NHL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no selections in the first or second rounds, Minnesota must wait until day two to restock their prospect pool after aggressive trades depleted their early capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-draft-picks-announced-for-2026-nhl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-draft-picks-announced-for-2026-nhl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin could turn into a dangerous waiting game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are a few weeks away from the official start of the offseason. But if you buy the rumor mill, they may only have eyes for Dylan Larkin. The c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin-could-turn-into-a-dangerous-waiting-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wilds-pursuit-of-dylan-larkin-could-turn-into-a-dangerous-waiting-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild free agent appears to already have one foot out the door]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s summer plans will ramp up in the coming weeks and that includes some big decisions on their pending free agents. While Michael McCarron cas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-free-agent-appears-to-already-have-one-foot-out-the-door/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-free-agent-appears-to-already-have-one-foot-out-the-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - What Are the Wild Weighing With A Zuccarello Extension?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the playoffs ended, Mats Zuccarello told The Athletic that he had &ldquo;more years&rdquo; left in him. He also reiterated he wanted to re-sign with the Minnesota Wild. GM Bill Guerin has said the Wild &ldquo;always have interest in Zuccy.&rdquo; The issue when considering Zuccarello&rsquo;s possible extension is not l...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-are-the-wild-weighing-with-a-zuccarello-extension/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-what-are-the-wild-weighing-with-a-zuccarello-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - REGRET: Why Bill Guerin’s Wild Gamble on David Jiricek CONTINUES to LIMIT Minnesota’s Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s search for a top-six center remains haunted by the fallout of the David Jiricek trade, raising big questions about their asset management an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-regret-why-bill-guerins-wild-gamble-on-david-jiricek-continues-to-limit-minnesotas-options/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-regret-why-bill-guerins-wild-gamble-on-david-jiricek-continues-to-limit-minnesotas-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - Enough Said: Being a Minnesota sports fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight on Enough Said, KFAN'S Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard discuss the pain of being a Minnesota sports fan, offseason moves by the Wild and Timberwolves and the FIFA World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-enough-said-being-a-minnesota-sports-fan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-enough-said-being-a-minnesota-sports-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - Jesper Wallstedt Had His BREAK OUT Season For The Minnesota Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesper Wallstedt really proved a lot of doubters wrong with his play this season. The Minnesota Wild have a rising star in net with Wallstedt who could be am...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-jesper-wallstedt-had-his-break-out-season-for-the-minnesota-wild/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-jesper-wallstedt-had-his-break-out-season-for-the-minnesota-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Maple Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh in sign-and-trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a fifth-round draft pick. Additionally, Toronto signed him to an eight-year, $8.5 million AAV extension. TRADE: We&rsquo;ve acquired defenceman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Toronto&rsquo;s fifth-round selection in the 2026 NHL [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-maple-leafs-acquire-darren-raddysh-in-sign-and-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-maple-leafs-acquire-darren-raddysh-in-sign-and-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Kirill Kaprizov's contract is already sabotaging the Wild's offseason plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Kirill Kaprizov signed his new contract last September, it was cause for the Minnesota Wild to celebrate. The $136 million deal was a steep price to pay, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-kirill-kaprizovs-contract-is-already-sabotaging-the-wilds-offseason-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-kirill-kaprizovs-contract-is-already-sabotaging-the-wilds-offseason-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - BREAKING: Jonathan Toews officially retires after 16 seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-time NHL center Jonathan Toews has officially announced his retirement after 16 seasons and more than 1,100 career games. Toews spent his final season with his hometown team, the Winnipeg Jets. What a career for Captain Serious &#128079; 3x Stanley Cup champion, Jonathan Toews, has officially announced his retirement from the NHL. pic.twitter.com/5xVnlZJ9Rh &mdash; ESPN [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-breaking-jonathan-toews-officially-retires-after-16-seasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-breaking-jonathan-toews-officially-retires-after-16-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - In 1993, One Terrible Rumor Became Reality For Minnesota Hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re looking for a place where rumours run rampant, look no further than June through September during the NHL offseason. It&rsquo;s hard to believe what you hear during this stretch; it feels like no organization, staff member, player, or even jersey colour is safe. Change is inevitable in the NH...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-in-1993-one-terrible-rumor-became-reality-for-minnesota-hockey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-in-1993-one-terrible-rumor-became-reality-for-minnesota-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - 2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Final Top 120]]></title><description><![CDATA[McKenna is this year&rsquo;s top prize, but things get interesting after that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-2026-nhl-draft-rankings-final-top-120/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-nation-network-daily-faceoff-2026-nhl-draft-rankings-final-top-120/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Star Tribune] - Reusse: The Stanley Cup will be visiting Minnesota, thanks to Jackson Blake, K’Andre Miller and Mike Reilly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes won the NHL championship with three locals players, all with unique paths to the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-reusse-the-stanley-cup-will-be-visiting-minnesota-thanks-to-jackson-blake-kandre-miller-and-mike-reilly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/star-tribune-reusse-the-stanley-cup-will-be-visiting-minnesota-thanks-to-jackson-blake-kandre-miller-and-mike-reilly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Sota Pod] - Greg Cronin Is Moving On From Iowa Wild | How to Fix The Iowa Wild Next Season | Judd'z Budz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Cronin has been added to the staff of the St. Louis Blues for next season, leaving the Iowa Wild without a coach as covered by State of Hoppy and Spoked...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-greg-cronin-is-moving-on-from-iowa-wild-how-to-fix-the-iowa-wild-next-season-juddz-budz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-sota-pod-greg-cronin-is-moving-on-from-iowa-wild-how-to-fix-the-iowa-wild-next-season-juddz-budz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Should the Sharks prioritize defense at No. 2 overall?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Jose Sharks have a dilemma. A fortunate dilemma, but a dilemma nonetheless. Jumping from nine to two in the lottery puts the Sharks in a position they likely didn&rsquo;t expect to find themselves in after missing the playoffs by only four points. San Jose has one of, if not the deepest group of [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-should-the-sharks-prioritize-defense-at-no-2-overall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-should-the-sharks-prioritize-defense-at-no-2-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[KSTP] - Minnesota Wild switches to SeatGeek for tickets starting July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild name SeatGeek as their primary ticketing partner, streamlining access to Grand Casino Arena events this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-minnesota-wild-switches-to-seatgeek-for-tickets-starting-july-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/kstp-minnesota-wild-switches-to-seatgeek-for-tickets-starting-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - MN Wild, Grand Casino Arena drop Ticketmaster, switch to SeatGeek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild have dropped Ticketmaster as their primary ticketing agent and have inked a multi-year agreement with SeatGeek as their new provider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-mn-wild-grand-casino-arena-drop-ticketmaster-switch-to-seatgeek/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-mn-wild-grand-casino-arena-drop-ticketmaster-switch-to-seatgeek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Why The Wild Should Be Calling Anaheim About Mason McTavish]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Anaheim faces a looming cap crunch, Bill Guerin must strike. Mason McTavish offers the physicality, youth, and long-term stability needed to anchor Minnesota&rsquo;s burgeoning championship core.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-the-wild-should-be-calling-anaheim-about-mason-mctavish/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-why-the-wild-should-be-calling-anaheim-about-mason-mctavish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul] - 10,000 Takes: June 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's this week's episode of 10,000 takes featuring Eric Nelson and Wally Langfellow as they talk all things Minnesota sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-10000-takes-june-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul-10000-takes-june-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sporting News] - 3 potential NHL off-season trade destinations for Rangers' Vincent Trocheck]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Rangers elected to hold onto Vincent Trocheck at the 2026 NHL trade deadline, but with the team heading towards a retool and plenty of teams looking for a top-six center, the 32-year-old is back on the market and could be on the move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-3-potential-nhl-off-season-trade-destinations-for-rangers-vincent-trocheck/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sporting-news-3-potential-nhl-off-season-trade-destinations-for-rangers-vincent-trocheck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Latest Wild trade target sounds more like a pipe dream than a solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHL&rsquo;s trade market had its opening bell ring this week and it&rsquo;s assumed the Minnesota Wild will get in on the action. With the Wild rumored suitors for a to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-latest-wild-trade-target-sounds-more-like-a-pipe-dream-than-a-solution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-latest-wild-trade-target-sounds-more-like-a-pipe-dream-than-a-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - Does Vegas’ Playoff Run Reframe the Wild’s Second-Round Loss?]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Tortorella is gone as soon as he came. The Vegas Golden Knights hired him with eight games left in the season, and he led them to a 28-8-1 record, including the playoffs. Vegas swept the Colorado Avalanche after the Avs eliminated the Wild in the second round before losing to the Carolina Hu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-does-vegas-playoff-run-reframe-the-wilds-second-round-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-does-vegas-playoff-run-reframe-the-wilds-second-round-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Minnesota Sports Fan] - Kaprizov’s Greed Will Likely Cost Him His Best Friend in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild will probably have to let Mats Zuccarello go this offseason, and there's nobody to blame but his best friend, Kirill Kaprizov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-kaprizovs-greed-will-likely-cost-him-his-best-friend-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-sports-fan-kaprizovs-greed-will-likely-cost-him-his-best-friend-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jake Middleton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes are the winners of the 2026 Stanley Cup after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. The season has officially concluded, but the Minnesota Wild have&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-jake-middleton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-hockey-writers-wild-2025-26-report-cards-jake-middleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Wild could become unlikely winners of the first big offseason trade (that they didn't even make)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild are entering a big offseason and their best chance of making a splash could come in the trade market. The Wild are expected to be one of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-could-become-unlikely-winners-of-the-first-big-offseason-trade-that-they-didnt-even-make/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-wild-could-become-unlikely-winners-of-the-first-big-offseason-trade-that-they-didnt-even-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[The Athletic] - Why haven’t Wild signed Mats Zuccarello yet, and what wingers could replace him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With so many balls in the air, even Zuccarello has had to wait for the team to figure out what it's offseason is going to look like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-why-havent-wild-signed-mats-zuccarello-yet-and-what-wingers-could-replace-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/the-athletic-why-havent-wild-signed-mats-zuccarello-yet-and-what-wingers-could-replace-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Locked On Wild] - ELEVATED: Minnesota Wild’s Matt Boldy SMASHES Career Milestones—Will He REACH 100 Points Next Year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Wild&rsquo;s next Stanley Cup window hinges on Matt Boldy&rsquo;s explosive breakout and Jesper Wallstedt&rsquo;s rapid rise. Can this young core keep the Wild in co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-elevated-minnesota-wilds-matt-boldy-smashes-career-milestoneswill-he-reach-100-points-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/locked-on-wild-elevated-minnesota-wilds-matt-boldy-smashes-career-milestoneswill-he-reach-100-points-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[My NHL Trade Rumors] - 2026 NHL Offseason: Larkin, Nurse, and a Wild Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 NHL offseason has turned into a pressure point for several franchises. Two established core players have requested trades, multiple teams face cap squeezes, and a key coaching hire in Los Angeles signals an aggressive push in the Pacific. Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit. Darnell Nurse has asked to be traded from Edmonton. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-2026-nhl-offseason-larkin-nurse-and-a-wild-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/my-nhl-trade-rumors-2026-nhl-offseason-larkin-nurse-and-a-wild-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Bring Me The News] - Wild showing interest in Flyers' Owen Tippett, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Tippett, 27, registered 51 points (28 goals, 23 assists) last season for the Flyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-showing-interest-in-flyers-owen-tippett-report-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/bring-me-the-news-wild-showing-interest-in-flyers-owen-tippett-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Vincent Trocheck makes big change amid Wild trade rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not a secret that the Minnesota Wild need to find a top-line center this offseason and one of the long-rumored names has been Vincent Trocheck. Trocheck wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-vincent-trocheck-makes-big-change-amid-wild-trade-rumors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-vincent-trocheck-makes-big-change-amid-wild-trade-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Best Sports App with Live Sports Scores App – Ball Exclusives] - Minnesota remains a No. 1 center away from contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[When general manager Bill Guerin acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes for a king&rsquo;s ransom in December, it signaled to fans that the team was finally going all in. Now, after losing to the Colorado Avalanche in the second round in only five games, it&rsquo;s back to the drawing board for Guerin and the Wild. It&rsquo;s hard [&hellip;] The post appeared first on .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-minnesota-remains-a-no-1-center-away-from-contention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/best-sports-app-with-live-sports-scores-app-ball-exclusives-minnesota-remains-a-no-1-center-away-from-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota remains a No. 1 center away from contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[When general manager Bill Guerin acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes for a king&rsquo;s ransom in December, it signaled to fans that the team was finally going all in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-remains-a-no-1-center-away-from-contention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/minnesota-remains-a-no-1-center-away-from-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - The Wild Need Another New AHL Head Coach, But Iowa's Problems Run Deeper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revolving doors behind the bench mask a deeper crisis in Des Moines, where stagnant player development and basement standings threaten to derail Minnesota&rsquo;s once-vaunted pipeline of talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-wild-need-another-new-ahl-head-coach-but-iowas-problems-run-deeper/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-the-wild-need-another-new-ahl-head-coach-but-iowas-problems-run-deeper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Need Their Own Taylor Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup run offers an alternate model for teams to build contenders. Rather than "tank for years and get a generational talent," the Hurricanes built a powerhouse team with just one top-10 pick in their past 10 drafts, which they used on non-franchise player Andrei Sv...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-need-their-own-taylor-hall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/hockey-wilderness-the-wild-need-their-own-taylor-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Center Target Switches Agencies Ahead Of Potentially Eventful Offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Trocheck&rsquo;s shift to CAA Sports ignites trade speculation as the Minnesota Wild prioritize a veteran top-six center to bolster their roster for a pivotal offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-center-target-switches-agencies-ahead-of-potentially-eventful-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/sports-illustrated-the-hockey-news-wild-center-target-switches-agencies-ahead-of-potentially-eventful-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Nick Foligno undecided on future ahead of free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Wild fell short of their goal of winning the Stanley Cup this year, but that's not without effort. The team was aggressive at the trade deadline,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-nick-foligno-undecided-on-future-ahead-of-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-nick-foligno-undecided-on-future-ahead-of-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Pro Hockey Rumors] - Rasmus Andersson Wants To Stay With Golden Knights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heading into the offseason, the cap-strapped Vegas Golden Knights will need to find a way to retain defenseman Rasmus Andersson, should they want to. According to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, they won&rsquo;t get any pushback from Andersson, who reaffirmed his position to remain with the Golden Knights long-term.Vegas paid a pretty penny [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-rasmus-andersson-wants-to-stay-with-golden-knights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/pro-hockey-rumors-rasmus-andersson-wants-to-stay-with-golden-knights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Fansided: Gone Puck Wild] - Weighing the true cost of a Wild blockbuster trade for Vincent Trocheck]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade for Vincent Trocheck isn't going to get many Minnesota Wild fans very excited. Is he the dynamic first-line center that Wild fans have coveted for years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-weighing-the-true-cost-of-a-wild-blockbuster-trade-for-vincent-trocheck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/ice-hockey-minnesota-wild/fansided-gone-puck-wild-weighing-the-true-cost-of-a-wild-blockbuster-trade-for-vincent-trocheck/</guid></item></channel></rss>