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NHL Notebook: McCarron re-signs with Wild, Oilers closing in on hiring Mike Babcock

Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens!   If you were hoping to see the Canucks buy a draft pick by signing big centre Michael McCarron in free agency, keep hoping. On Tuesday morning,…

Why re-signing Michael McCarron is great move for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild enter the offseason after advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2015. The team is looking to improve the roster to make a run at a Cup, and the Wild could be in the running to trade for Dylan Larkin. As they prepare to […] The post Why re-signing Michael McCarron is great move for the Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wild’s perfect trade offer for Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck

The Minnesota Wild had a very clear message from general manager Bill Guerin heading into the 2026 offseason: A top-six center is coming, one way or another. The Wild’s depth down the middle was brutally exposed against the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Michael McCarron and Marat Khusnutdinov combined for just seven points […] The post Wild’s perfect trade offer for Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wild’s perfect trade offer for Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin after trade request

The Detroit Red Wings have missed the playoffs for ten straight seasons. This has led Dylan Larkin to be disgruntled with his situation. Larkin has now requested a trade away from the Red Wings. Now, Larkin has reportedly given a list of three teams he would be willing to be traded to. Among the list […] The post Wild’s perfect trade offer for Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin after trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHLTR Mock Trade: Dylan Larkin traded to Minnesota Wild in 5-piece deal

Dylan Larkin doesn't want to be a Detroit Red Wing anymore, and after a three-year battle with general manager Steve Yzerman, Larkin has made it official by asking for a trade. There's been multiple reports surfacing stating Larkin has named the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers as his top-3 choices, but also don't count out the New Jersey Devils. As far as potential deals go, Larkin has taken away a ton of Yzerman's leverage and now it will be tough for the Red Wings' ...

Pending UFA Michael McCarron's Future With Minnesta Wild Coming Into Focus

The supply and demand for centers on this year's free agent market is way out of whack. Far too much demand, and not nearly enough supply. So as a center, pending UFA Michael McCarron was set to earn a nice payday on the open market if he had gone to free agency on July 1st.  With a career-high salary of $900,000 up to this year, McCarron had a chance to make a big impact on his bank account, and there was concern around Minnesota that he might have to decline their extension offer to see...

Does Dylan Larkin Live Up To the No. 1 Center Branding?

The Minnesota Wild want a Number One Center. That's not necessarily news. You could write that at just about any point in the Wild's quarter-century-long history, and it'd be true. What is news is that a No. 1 Center wants Minnesota. Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit, and Helene St. James of t...

Dylan Larkin Submits 3-Team List of Prefered Trade Destinations

We have a new development in the Dylan Larkin Trade Drama. According to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press, Larkin has submitted to the Detroit Red Wings a list of three teams that he would be interested in being traded to.  🚨 Dylan Larkin reportedly submits 3 team list of place he wants to go in trade from Red Wings: • Florida Panthers • Minnesota Wild • Vegas Golden Knights @HeleneStJames | @freep https://t.co/1CobPzVHNg — NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) June 8, 2026 St. James reports...

Vladimir Tarasenko Can Still Change A Game With One Shot

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...

NHL rumors: Dylan Larkin tells Red Wings he wants trade to Panthers, Wild or Golden Knights

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 .

Report: Wild Interested in Trading For Mat Barzal

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...

NHL rumors: Wild insider confirms Dylan Larkin interest after Red Wings trade request

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 .

Do the Wild Have What It Takes To Land Dylan Larkin?

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...

Wild forward Marcus Johansson signs in Sweden after 16 years in NHL

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 .

Wild-Red Wings Trade Idea Lands Minnesota’s #1 Center

A trade idea involving the Minnesota Wild and the Detroit Red Wings could land the top-line center Bill Guerin has been gunning for. The post Wild-Red Wings Trade Idea Lands Minnesota’s #1 Center appeared first on HEAVY .

5 Players Who Will Define Judd Brackett's Legacy In Minnesota

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...

Minnesota Wild Legend Joins the St. Louis Blues

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...