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Are the Wild Just Giving Up on Bobby Brink?

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, th...

NHL rumors: The depth forward Wild are shopping amid Dylan Larkin noise

Following a third-place Central Division finish, expectations were high for the Minnesota Wild. A 2-1 deficit in the opening round of the playoffs against the Dallas Stars was quickly overcome, with three wins in a row to advance to the second round. However, the Central winners, the Colorado Avalanche, dispatched their division rivals in five […] The post NHL rumors: The depth forward Wild are shopping amid Dylan Larkin noise appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bill Guerin Gives A Quinn Hughes Contract Extension Update

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 contra...

What Did the Wild Add In Their Smallest Draft Class Ever?

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...

Patrik Laine Could Be the Finishing Piece In Minnesota

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 Laine...

Islanders acquire defenseman from Wild

The New York Islanders acquired the signing rights to defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild Saturday in exchange for future considerations. Healey, 22, was originally selected by the Wild in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. A right-shot defenseman from Chicago, Illinois, he recently completed a four-year collegiate career at […] The post Islanders acquire defenseman from Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rasmus Andersson Would Balance Out the Wild's Blueline

The Minnesota Wild should consider signing free agent defenseman Rasmus Andersson because he addresses a major need. He’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 always i...

A Young Center Could Help the Wild In Their Big-Game Hunting

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 th...

Wild rumors: Insider believes Dylan Larkin will end up in Minnesota amid Red Wings trade request

Earlier this month, Dylan Larkin made a trade request, wishing for the Detroit Red Wings to send him off. He also gave a list of three teams, with the Minnesota Wild among them. Now, the belief is that he will get his wish and end up in Minnesota, according to NHL insider Andy Strickland. “Gauging […] The post Wild rumors: Insider believes Dylan Larkin will end up in Minnesota amid Red Wings trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wild rumors: Minnesota linked to former 35-goal scorer who is becoming trade candidate

After they lost to the Colorado Avalanche, the Minnesota Wild are looking for a center. Now, they are being linked to a former 35-goal scorer, who could become a trade candidate soon, according to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos. “Vegas has just $4.625 million in cap space, and all indications are that pending UFA Rasmus Andersson will […] The post Wild rumors: Minnesota linked to former 35-goal scorer who is becoming trade candidate appeared first on ClutchPoints .