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• Wild Nearing New Contract With Daemon Hunt

  05-07-2026 22:24 via yardbarker.com
  
  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.
  
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• [The Hockey Writers] - Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Jared Spurgeon

  06-07-2026 15:26 via sportspyder.com
  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…
  
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• [Bring Me The News] - Updated Wild depth chart after Daemon Hunt re-signs

  06-07-2026 14:21 via sportspyder.com
  Hunt returns for his fourth season with the Wild, although the rest of the roster looks a bit different after a flurry of moves.
  
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• [The Athletic] - Wild insider: After years of loyalty, Bill Guerin embraces change by shaking up veteran core

  06-07-2026 13:47 via sportspyder.com
  Plus: Olli Määttä's perspective on reuniting with Guerin and new director of scouting Ricard Persson's long history with the Wild.
  
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• [Hockey Wilderness] - Wild Are Trying to Pull Off Another Blockbuster Trade

  06-07-2026 13:25 via sportspyder.com
  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...
  
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• [Star Tribune] - Wild turn attention to Quinn Hughes extension talks with free agency quieting down

  06-07-2026 13:09 via sportspyder.com
  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.
  
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• [Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Re-Sign Daemon Hunt To One-Year Deal

  06-07-2026 02:16 via sportspyder.com
  7 PM: Hunt’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’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 […]
  
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• Wild Re-Sign Daemon Hunt To One-Year Deal

  06-07-2026 02:05 via yardbarker.com
  
  7 PM: Hunt’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’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.
  
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• [Sportskeeda] - Connor Bedard eyes $17M per season with the Blackhawks as he aims to match 29-YO Wild's star

  06-07-2026 01:58 via sportspyder.com
  Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks began discussions over a potential contract extension last month.
  
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• [The Nation Network: Daily Faceoff] - Wild re-sign Daemon Hunt to one-year contract

  06-07-2026 00:17 via sportspyder.com
  Daemon Hunt had six assists in 32 NHL games last season, averaging 12:26 of ice time.
  
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• Wild re-sign Daemon Hunt to one-year contract

  06-07-2026 00:09 via yardbarker.com
  
  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’s Michael Russo.
  
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• [Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Wild Re-Sign Daemon Hunt, Retain Young Defensive Depth

  05-07-2026 23:14 via sportspyder.com
  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.
  
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• [Minnesota Sports Fan] - Report: MN Wild Nearing Deal with RFA Defenseman

  05-07-2026 22:32 via sportspyder.com
  The Minnesota Wild are reportedly nearing a deal with restricted free agent rookie, Daemon Hunt. Here's what you need to know...
  
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• [Pro Hockey Rumors] - Wild Nearing New Contract With Daemon Hunt

  05-07-2026 22:27 via sportspyder.com
  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 […]
  
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• [Sporting News] - How Wild's Jack Hughes trade plans involve Dylan Larkin, Red Wings

  05-07-2026 21:32 via sportspyder.com
  There could be a lot of moving parts here.
  
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• [Sports Illustrated: The Hockey News] - Calder Cup Winner, Former Wild Forward Re-Signs With Toronto

  05-07-2026 20:32 via sportspyder.com
  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.
  
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• Jack Hughes Traded to the Wild: Reporters Suggest the Possibility

  05-07-2026 20:01 via yardbarker.com
  
  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.
  
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• [The Hockey Writers] - NHL Rumours: Robertson Arbitration, Jack Hughes to Wild & Wright To Habs?

  05-07-2026 17:52 via sportspyder.com
  In today’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…
  
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• [Hockey Wilderness] - It's Okay To Mourn the Wild's Losses In Free Agency

  05-07-2026 17:14 via sportspyder.com
  Free agency exposes the different ways that fans enjoy hockey each year. It’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...
  
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• What Joel Kiviranta’s Return Actually Gives the Dallas Stars

  05-07-2026 14:55 via yardbarker.com
  
  A familiar face returned to the Dallas Stars during this season’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.
  
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• [The Hockey Writers] - Insider Suggests Oilers Could Look at Signing Vladimir Tarasenko

  05-07-2026 14:33 via sportspyder.com
  The Edmonton Oilers have had a near perfect offseason so far. They have moved on from Kris Knoblauch, traded away Darnell Nurse’s entire $9.25 million cap hit, kept their key…
  
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• [Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild Prioritized Size and Stability With Limited Draft Picks

  05-07-2026 13:24 via sportspyder.com
  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...
  
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• [Minnesota Sports Fan] - Dylan Larkin Chase Not Over; MN Wild Patience Paying Off?

  05-07-2026 02:41 via sportspyder.com
  The Minnesota Wild reportedly believe they have a path to land Dylan Larkin... and they may be the only interested party remaining.
  
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• [Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild's Old Core Took Them As Far As It Could Go

  04-07-2026 13:08 via sportspyder.com
  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...
  
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• [The Hockey Writers] - Recapping the Minnesota Wild’s Early Free Agency Moves

  04-07-2026 00:30 via sportspyder.com
  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.…
  
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• [Pioneer Press] - Re-reunion for Foligno brothers as Nick re-signs with Wild

  03-07-2026 22:07 via sportspyder.com
  After pondering his next move over the month of June, Foligno agreed to one more season with his brother Marcus in Minnesota.
  
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• [Hockey Wilderness] - Mats Zuccarello Absence Leaves A Void That's Not Easily Measured

  03-07-2026 21:27 via sportspyder.com
  Mats Zuccarello’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’s offensive identity. For a franchise built ...
  
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• [The Sota Pod] - Reacting to The San Jose Sharks First Round Picks | Video Highlights | 2026 NHL Draft | Judd'z Budz

  03-07-2026 19:47 via sportspyder.com
  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 “Judd'z Budz” Episode 2026 NHL Draft ...
  
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• [NHL: Minnesota Wild] - Mätää 7/3 Availability | Minnesota Wild

  03-07-2026 18:59 via sportspyder.com
  Defenseman Olli Mätää speaks to media after joining the Minnesota Wild via trade.
  
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• [Hockey Wilderness] - The Wild's Max Shabanov Signing Might Have Sneaky Upside

  03-07-2026 17:16 via sportspyder.com
  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 ...
  
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