The Minnesota Wild promised fans that July 1, 2025, would be “like Christmas.” It would be a holiday where the Wild would go out and spend all the money they have, because the league will have largely minimized the cap penalties for buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. With the cap going up and… Continue reading Guerin Ignored the Noise and Had A Smart Offseason – Minnesota Wild
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Three Free Agents Who Would Fit the Wild’s Needs – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild has made multiple moves since the NHL’s free agency period opened on Tuesday. In recent weeks, they have acquired two new forwards, Vladimir Tarasenko and Nico Sturm, traded Freddy Gaudreau away, and placed Jonas Brodin on injured reserve. All of these moves leave Minnesota with $10,961,835 of cap space and 3 active… Continue reading Three Free Agents Who Would Fit the Wild’s Needs – Minnesota Wild
Maybe Christmas Just Isn’t the Wild’s Thing – Minnesota Wild
There are two types of people during the Christmas season. One type is like Cindy Lou Who. They decorate every square inch of their living space, hang lights that can be seen from outer space, and blast Mariah Carey the second they feel a chill in the air. The other approach is more measured. A… Continue reading Maybe Christmas Just Isn’t the Wild’s Thing – Minnesota Wild
Wild Prepared to Match Marco Rossi Offer Sheet – Wilderness Walk
Amidst all the trade rumors for Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi, his team is backing him up and saying that they would rather keep the restricted free agent. And now that we have entered free agency officially, the Wild will need to carve out a deal for the young forward. Wild general manager Bill Guerin… Continue reading Wild Prepared to Match Marco Rossi Offer Sheet – Wilderness Walk
Can Nico Sturm Build A Playoff-Caliber Penalty Kill In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
Nico Sturm is back in St. Paul, and the 6-foot-3 center has gained some considerable bulk since he left in 2022. He’s two Stanley Cup rings heavier this time around. After hopping aboard the Colorado Avalanche during their Cup run, Sturm had a stop in San Jose before catching on with the Florida Panthers at the… Continue reading Can Nico Sturm Build A Playoff-Caliber Penalty Kill In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
Is Next Season A Make Or Break For Carson Lambos? – Minnesota Wild
The NHL offseason is young, but several stories are already developing for the Minnesota Wild. Following the draft, everyone’s focus will be on what the team looks like when they take the ice for the preseason in September. One of the more intriguing stories for the Wild is how the defensive corps will shape up.… Continue reading Is Next Season A Make Or Break For Carson Lambos? – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Played It Safe At the 2025 Draft – Minnesota Wild
There’s no more wondering why the Minnesota Wild were willing to package their first and third-round picks in last weekend’s NHL Draft to secure defenseman David Jiříček. Not after seeing the draft play out. The talent pool dried up relatively quickly, and, much like the draft’s decentralized broadcast, it had almost no real juice to… Continue reading The Wild Played It Safe At the 2025 Draft – Minnesota Wild
Does Vladimir Tarasenko Have Any Gas Left In the Tank? – Minnesota Wild
Before diving into Vladimir Tarasenko’s game, it must be said up top: There’s no such thing as a bad one-year deal. The Minnesota Wild acquired Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings on Monday in a cap dump trade where they gave up nothing. In a league where few teams are actually against the salary cap,… Continue reading Does Vladimir Tarasenko Have Any Gas Left In the Tank? – Minnesota Wild
It’s Boeser or Bust for the Wild (Podcast) – Minnesota Wild
The guys are talking Wild Hockey after the 2025 NHL Draft and before the start of free agency. The options are limited in free agency, so we think it’s Brock Boeser or bust! Think you could write a story like this? Hockey Wilderness wants you to develop your voice, find an audience, and we’ll pay… Continue reading It’s Boeser or Bust for the Wild (Podcast) – Minnesota Wild
Wild Eyeing Jean-Gabriel Pageau for Center Help? – Wilderness Walk
The Minnesota Wild are just one of dozens of NHL teams looking for help down the middle. Could they turn to a defensively minded pivot from the New York Islanders? According to Frank Seravalli on one of Daily Faceoff’s many podcasts covering the latest news and trade rumors, the Wild could be looking at Jean-Gabriel… Continue reading Wild Eyeing Jean-Gabriel Pageau for Center Help? – Wilderness Walk