The opening of free agency on Tuesday will represent a Moment of Truth for the Minnesota Wild and Marco Rossi. The two entities are in a staring contest over the 60-point center’s second contract. The Wild have previously given Rossi an offer of five years at a $5 million AAV, or a bridge deal for fewer… Continue reading Offer Sheeting Marco Rossi Would Be A Win-Win For Minnesota’s Central Division Rivals – Minnesota Wild
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The Tarasenko Trade Is Sneaky Clever – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota sports fans have a very strong sense of fairness. It’s a sentiment common among middle children and others who feel passed over, likely a result of some simple math. In the 26 seasons of the North Stars plus the 25 seasons of the Wild, you’d expect one or two Stanley Cups in Minnesota just… Continue reading The Tarasenko Trade Is Sneaky Clever – Minnesota Wild
Guerin Ignored the Noise and Had A Smart Offseason – Minnesota Wild
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
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