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The Minnesota Wild took a tough blow against the Florida Panthers when captain Jared Spurgeon went down with an injury in the middle of a game that already had plenty of intensity. Spurgeon reportedly suffered an injury after crashing hard into the net and the goalpost, and he exited without returni...
With just weeks left in the regular season, the Minnesota Wild find themselves in a familiar position – in playoff limbo. Still, as the Western Conference playoff race heats up, the Wild have a chance to secure their own fate. Thanks to a relatively soft remaining schedule and one last head-to-...
For most of the Minnesota Wild’s 25-year history, they’ve been a defense-first team that focuses on limiting scoring chances and highlights strong goaltending. The Wild have made efforts with their recent core to change that. Players like Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Faber ar...
The Minnesota Wild had another worrisome performance against the Boston Bruins, as they fell 6-3 to the mediocre Eastern Conference wild card team. And, as we are all aware, this comes after some disappointing losses earlier this month to non-playoff teams like the New York Rangers, and then playing...
Quinn Hughes reaching the 500-game milestone is another reminder of how rare his talent has become. He started his career as a flashy, highly skilled offensive defenseman and has evolved into one of the NHL’s most complete blue-liners who makes his impact felt every night in all three zones. Hughes...
The Minnesota Wild’s newest bruisers did more than just drop the gloves in Tampa; they spilled blood and sent a message that nobody will push this Wild team around. Early against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Michael McCarron answered a simmering, playoff-style tone by squaring up with Corey Perry,...
That's Wild Joel Eriksson Ek came to save the day. With just seconds remaining in regulation, the Minnesota Wild center scored the game-winning goal to earn a much-needed 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers. [Pioneer Press] But speaking of offense, the Wild should be g...
The Minnesota Wild’s recent slide has exposed a growing problem: their blue line isn't driving offense the way it needs to for this team to win consistently. As the schedule tightens and games slow down, the lack of scoring punch from the defense has become a central reason why Minnesota’s attack lo...
The 2026 NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament starts today, and for college hockey heads, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. For Minnesota Wild fans and casual observers of the college game, the tournament offers an opportunity to check in on some of their team’s prospects while also getting a glimps...
Obviously losing hockey games at any point of the season is not a good thing, but considering the Minnesota Wild had a streak of losses against non-playoff teams and have now lost back-to-back games against for-real Stanley Cup contenders in the Stars and Lightning, the doubt is starting to creep in...
This is a story about the Minnesota Wild, but I want to start by talking about Taco Bell. In 1992, Taco Bell tried to open a location in Mexico. It failed. In 2007, Taco Bell tried to open a location in Mexico. It failed again. Do you know why Taco Bell failed in Mexico? Because they...
Leadership runs through every layer of the Minnesota Wild. From the front office to the locker room, it’s a major driver of the team’s consistency and competitiveness on the ice. Under President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin, the organization has intentionally built a culture...
The Minnesota Wild were wise to hold onto prospect Charlie Stramel at the trade deadline. Despite rumors linking him to potential deals, retaining the 2023 first-round pick preserves a rare asset for their future. His breakout college season and unique profile make him too valuable to trade now....
While the NHL season is far from over, it hasn't stopped speculation about what the Minnesota Wild's next big roster move might be. According to Michael Russo and Joe Smith, Bill Guerin is already setting up his next significant refresh of the Wild's roster. Much of that speculation has center...
Two of Minnesota’s Division I hockey programs officially punched their tickets to the 2026 NCAA tournament this week, as March Madness takes to the ice. Minnesota State Mankato won the CCHA conference tournament on Friday in a clinical victory over St. Thomas. Meanwhile, Minnesota Duluth had an at-l...
The Minnesota Wild have quietly preserved many of their most valuable trade chips, positioning themselves for a future blockbuster, and there’s a compelling argument that the dream target is Auston Matthews. Under Bill Guerin, the Wild have already shown they’re willing to make big swings, addi...
A lot has been made of the Minnesota Wild's recent stretch of bad games and bad results against bad teams. They have shed that concern somewhat with Saturday's overtime win over the Dallas Stars, but this week will show if they can truly keep it up. On Tuesday, they face possibly the best team...
This weekend, the hockey world is mourning the devastating loss of Jessi Pierce and her three children. The news could not feel more senseless. The world lost a beautiful family, a wonderful friend, and an essential voice in the Minnesota Wild community. It would be difficult to find a Wild fan...
Arguably, no team will be more disadvantaged by the NHL's Divisional playoff format than the Minnesota Wild. The Wild own the fifth-most points in the NHL. Three of the four teams with the most points will be the top seeds in their brackets, playing a middling opponent. All four teams with more poin...
Arguably, no team will be more disadvantaged by the NHL's Divisional playoff format than the Minnesota Wild. The Wild own the fifth-most points in the NHL. Three of the four teams with the most points will be the top seeds in their brackets, playing a middling opponent. All four teams with more poin...
Danila Yurov gives the Minnesota Wild something they have badly needed for years: a big, skilled, two-way forward who legitimately projects as a long-term answer down the middle. Listed at 6-foot-1 and around 180 pounds, Yurov has a frame that can handle heavy minutes at center once he finishes...
The Minnesota Wild’s recent losing run isn’t cause for alarm, at least not yet. Still, three losses to teams lower in the standings – the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Rangers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs – raise questions about the team’s shape heading into the playoff season. Bill Guerin recen...
The Minnesota Wild’s last three games have exposed bad habits and a level of sloppiness that will not translate to playoff success, especially against opponents they should be beating. If this group wants to make any kind of run, their standard must rise immediately in their details, effort, and exe...
That's Wild Less than a year ago, the Minnesota Wild were being heralded for their prospect pool. For a team not completely bottoming out and picking consistently in the top 10 every year, they accrued a whole lot of talent thanks to Judd Brackett. But, as Scott Wheeler is going through his...
Before we go too deep, let’s get something clear. Outside of commissioner Gary Bettman and the Utah Mammoth, who could enjoy a cakewalk to the Western Conference Finals, everybody hates the NHL’s format for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Minnesota Wild have one of the strongest arguments agains...