Minnesota Wild

Wild ride for new dad and now an NHL regular, Brad Hunt

By: Tim Wharnsby

Sidney Crosby had his family’s basement dryer to perfect his shot, Minnesota Wild defenceman Brad Hunt had his backyard shooting deck.

April 2, 2019

Donato impressing as he navigates a whirlwind start to NHL career

By: Tim Wharnsby

Ryan Donato has enjoyed quite the 13-month hockey odyssey.

March 20, 2019

Bruins acquire Coyle from Wild for Donato, 5th-round pick

By: Canadian Press

The Boston Bruins acquired centre Charlie Coyle from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night for centre Ryan Donato and a conditional fifth-round pick that would become a fourth-round choice if the Bruins win a playoff round.

February 20, 2019

Wild captain Koivu to miss rest of season with knee injury

By: Canadian Press

Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu will miss the rest of the season after tearing a ligament and cartilage in his right knee in an on-ice collision.

February 6, 2019

Wild give backup goalie Stalock 3-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Minnesota Wild and backup goalie Alex Stalock have agreed to terms on a three-year, $2.355 million contract extension.

January 29, 2019

Your All-Star Hero: Lt. Col. Janisch

By: NHLPA Staff

A special Christmas present for the Janisch patriarch wasn’t under the tree. He didn’t know what his wife, Ann, had a surprise announcement from Matt Hendricks all cued up.

January 23, 2019

Wild trade Niederreiter to Hurricanes for Rask

By: Canadian Press

The Minnesota Wild have acquired centre Victor Rask from the Carolina Hurricanes for left wing Nino Niederreiter, in a swap of underperforming but still-young players on long-term contracts.

January 17, 2019

Spurgeon standing tall on Wild's blueline

By: Tim Wharnsby

Pardon the pun, but the list of players in the NHL this season under 170 pounds is short. The list of defencemen is even shorter.

January 9, 2019

There is no one healing process when it comes to losing a loved one: Foligno

By: Chris Lomon

Marcus Foligno thinks of his mother every day.

November 21, 2018

Suter family leaves American mark on NHL blueline

By: Chris Lomon

After joining his Uncle Gary as one of 11 U.S.-born defenceman to score 500 points, Ryan Suter will soon join him on a list of players who have skated in 1,000 NHL games.

October 23, 2018

My Top 5: Charlie Coyle

By: Chris Lomon

What tops the Minnesota Wild forward’s list? Here’s a pair of hints: it debuted in 2005 and won the People’s Choice Award for Favourite New TV Drama that same year.

September 18, 2018

It's game on for J.T. Brown as career path winds back home

By: Chris Lomon

When J.T. Brown says “Game On!” he’s not messing around.

August 2, 2018

Wild, Zucker agree to 5-year, $27.5M contract

By: Canadian Press

When Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold turned over the team more than two months ago to general manager Paul Fenton, he was adamant the roster was strong enough to resist a rebuild.

July 25, 2018

Minnesota Wild, defenceman Dumba agree to 5-year, $30M deal

By: Canadian Press

The Wild and Matt Dumba have agreed on a five-year, $30 million deal to keep the 23-year-old defenceman in Minnesota after a breakout year.

July 21, 2018

Be A Player: Rewind | Alex Tanguay

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Alex Tanguay recalls the longest 30 minutes of his life while Eric Staal, an up-and-comer circa 2004 makes an appearance on 'Next Generation'!

June 28, 2018

Coyle, Stepan, recall the teaches that impacted them

By: Chris Lomon

A pair of NHLPA members, Minnesota Wild’s Charlie Coyle and Arizona Coyotes Derek Stepan, were only too happy to hand out top grades during Teacher Appreciation Week.

May 10, 2018

Be A Player: Rewind | Owen Nolan

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Owen Nolan chats transition with Craig Simpson in his first year with the San Jose Sharks. Nolan also hits EA Sports headquarters to learn a bit about player tracking alongside teammate Jamie Baker!

May 10, 2018

Foligno brothers savoring first simultaneous NHL post-season

By: Canadian Press

Nick Foligno sent the text message on Sunday to his family members , promising an enjoyable evening of experiencing and watching the NHL playoffs.

April 18, 2018

My Top 5 | Jason Zucker

By: Chris Lomon

Will everything be coming up roses for Jason Zucker this Valentine’s Day? Probably. The forward has put in a great deal of thought into planning February 14.

February 12, 2018

On Location: 2018 NHL All-Star

By: Ryan Parker

We are "On Location" with the players at the 2018 NHL All-Star Game in Tampa

January 27, 2018