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The Frost Maximized the 2025 Draft After Losing Key Players To Expansion – Minnesota Wild

PWHL Vancouver gutted the Minnesota Frost during the Exclusive Signing Window and the Expansion Draft. The PWHL’s new expansion teams, PWHL Vancouver and PWHL Seattle, were allowed to take unprotected players from all existing teams. Vancouver chose Claire Thompson, Sophie Jaques, Brooke McQuigge, and Denisa Křížová. Meanwhile, Seattle did not select any players from the… Continue reading The Frost Maximized the 2025 Draft After Losing Key Players To Expansion – Minnesota Wild

An Optimist, A Pessimist and A Rationalist Discuss the Wild’s Upcoming Draft and Free Agency – Minnesota Wild

In today’s National Hockey League, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that there isn’t really an offseason anymore; there are just periods of time when games are being played, and periods of time when they’re not. With longer seasons immediately followed by ever-present trade rumors, contract negotiations, speculation about offer sheets, buyouts, coaching changes, the draft, free… Continue reading An Optimist, A Pessimist and A Rationalist Discuss the Wild’s Upcoming Draft and Free Agency – Minnesota Wild

Justin Jefferson carries Minnesota Vikings’ hopes as young draft talents face season-defining pressure

Vikings’ Future Rests on Young Talents As the Minnesota Vikings embark on a new season, the weight of expectation rests squarely on the shoulders of their young draft picks. Among them, star receiver Justin Jefferson stands as a beacon of hope, not only for his remarkable talent but also for the leadership he brings to… Continue reading Justin Jefferson carries Minnesota Vikings’ hopes as young draft talents face season-defining pressure

Peyton Hemp Drafted 29th Overall by Ottawa Charge (2025 PWHL Draft)

Peyton Hemp was selected by the Ottawa Charge with the 29th overall pick (Round 4, Pick 5). The forward from Andover, Minn., served as a team captain for two seasons with the Gophers. Hemp tallied 123 points (58g-65a) in 157 games over her four seasons in Maroon and Gold. She recorded 33 points, 16 goals… Continue reading Peyton Hemp Drafted 29th Overall by Ottawa Charge (2025 PWHL Draft)

Natalie Mlynkova Drafted 12th Overall by Montreal Victoire (2025 PWHL Draft)

Natálie Mlýnková was selected by the Montreal Victoire with the 12th overall pick (Round 2, Pick 4). The forward from Zlín, Czech Republic., tallied 34 points (16g-18a) over 39 games in her lone year in Maroon and Gold. The 2023-24 Hockey East Player of the Year recorded 131 points with 64 goals and 67 assists… Continue reading Natalie Mlynkova Drafted 12th Overall by Montreal Victoire (2025 PWHL Draft)

Minnesota’s Rossi Qualms Highlight A Flaw With Its Cap Hell Draft Strategy – Minnesota Wild

Craig Button has a warning for the Minnesota Wild. “Be careful about trading skill,” he said on a recent podcast with The Athletic’s Joe Smith. Button shouldn’t have to issue such a warning. The Wild lack skill, and they have for a long time. Part of it is the cap restrictions from buying out Ryan… Continue reading Minnesota’s Rossi Qualms Highlight A Flaw With Its Cap Hell Draft Strategy – Minnesota Wild