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The Minnesota Wild should prioritize re-signing Vladimir Tarasenko this offseason because he still gives them something they desperately need: proven scoring talent. In a league where finishing chances is often the difference between a good offense and a dangerous one, Tarasenko remains one of...
Dylan Larkin has become the biggest name on the NHL trade market after reportedly requesting a trade from the Detroit Red Wings last week. And according to Red Wings reporter Helene St. James, the captain has already identified three preferred destinations. Those clubs are the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild. Larkin has […] The post NHL rumors: Dylan Larkin tells Red Wings he wants trade to Panthers, Wild or Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Wild are clearly going to look to upgrade the center position this offseason. While there were other problems up against the Colorado Avalanche in the second round, their center depth got the better of them as Joel Eriksson Ek was out for the series and the lack of true star power down...
The news out of Detroit that Dylan Larkin wants to be traded away from the Red Wings has gotten the attention of the decision makers throughout the NHL. Larkin can either fill the role of No. 1 or No. 2 center for most teams, and that should mean that multiple teams will be in contact […] The post NHL rumors: Wild insider confirms Dylan Larkin interest after Red Wings trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dylan Larkin’s recent trade request should be good news for the Minnesota Wild. Larkin has to be serious if he’s asking to leave his hometown Detroit Red Wings, which took him in the first round of the 2014 draft. Insiders have also listed Minnesota as a viable destination. That feels like a u...
The Minnesota Wild have arrived at the exact moment they've been waiting for: A star center is forcing their team's hand to move them. Three-time All-Star and Team USA gold medalist Dylan Larkin has reportedly requested a trade, and the Detroit Red Wings may have to move on from their captain this s...
The Minnesota Wild season came to an end in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they fell to the Colorado Avalanche. Now, many players have to make decisions about their future. Mats Zuccarello recently declared he was not going to retire. Now, another player from the Wild has decided not to retire, […] The post Wild forward Marcus Johansson signs in Sweden after 16 years in NHL appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Johansson has spent 16 seasons in the NHL, and is coming off a strong season with the Minnesota Wild.
In the week since Judd Brackett, the Minnesota Wild's Director of Amateur Scouting, parted with the team to join the Toronto Maple Leafs as an Assistant GM, reactions have been mixed. Some have lamented the loss of the draft guru who picked Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes in Vancouver, then built...
The “Foligno Face-Off” raised more than $200,000 for cancer research in the 2025-26 season.
Marcus Foligno won the King Clancy Trophy, which goes to a player who exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution.
That's Wild Is this betrayal? Are we now super mad? Minnesota Wild legend Mikko Koivu has joined division rival St. Louis Blues as a European Development Consultant, as he will work with the Blues' prospects drafted out of Europe and help them develop. Now, are we expecting the next Koivu to...
The Minnesota Wild landed a franchise-changing player when they traded for Quinn Hughes. Bill Guerin didn't have any qualms about giving the Vancouver Canucks Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, and their 2026 1st round pick. He cared about who could help the Wild win now. Minnesota didn’t win the...
If you take Erik Johnson at his word, either Auston Matthews or Connor McDavid will be joining the Minnesota Wild in the next three years. “I think Bill Guerin finds a way to get a Matthews or McDavid in Minnesota,” Johnson told the Pat McAfee Show, “to push them over the edge.” Perhap...
The Minnesota Wild must prioritize re-signing Mats Zuccarello because he remains one of their most reliable offensive connectors, especially when the game gets tight. Even at 38, Zuccarello still brings a blend of vision, puck control, and chemistry with elite teammates that the Wild cannot easily r...
It was a season full of growth and growing pains for Minnesota Wild prospects. Business as usual, really. But each season also brings its own circumstances. How players adapt and grow within their environment can go a long way toward determining their viability as NHL prospects and, with it, the fut...
Hidden in the Minnesota Wild’s prospect pool, there are plenty of names that scream potential. The likes of Carson Lambos and Charlie Stramel are always going to stand out due to their first-round draft pick status. A player like Rieger Lorenz has become a household name within the University of Den...
The Minnesota Wild are about to lose one of the most important figures in their hockey operations department, and the effects could be felt for years to come. Judd Brackett has been widely credited with helping reshape the Wild's prospect pipeline since joining the organization in 2020, overseeing s...
What do an arena in St. Paul, an arena in Des Moines, and one carved along the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Fla., have in common? Starting next October, they will all be part of the Minnesota Wild's developmental pipeline. The State of Hockey is heading to the Sunshine State. On May 1...
Brackett recently left his role as director of amateur scouting of the Minnesota Wild.
The Minnesota Wild should at least explore a trade for Jack Hughes, even if the odds of landing him are slim. He’s a 24-year-old, elite first-line center with game-breaking speed, playmaking, and the kind of offensive ceiling that can change a franchise’s direction overnight. Hughes is also under co...
Brackett has been key in building out the Minnesota Wild, after a starring role with the Vancouver Canucks.
Minnesota Wild fans have plenty of gripes, but one of the biggest is the NHL’s playoff format. Designed to build regional rivalries and guarantee compelling first-round matchups, the Wild were the poster child of what happens when the format doesn’t work as intended. They had to go through a Central...
As the Minnesota Wild look to the summer, the team isn't looking to take their second-round loss to the Colorado Avalanche lying down. "If there’s something out there that can make our team better, I am willing to do it," vowed Bill Guerin at his end-of-year presser. "I won’t sit on my hands."...
The Minnesota Wild reportedly made a deadline push for Robert Thomas. Even though they couldn’t land him then, there’s a compelling case for revisiting the idea this offseason, especially because Minnesota needs a true top-six center who fits their competitive timeline. Robert Thomas checks a...