Recapping the Minnesota Wild’s Early Free Agency Moves
The first day of free agency in the NHL saw quite a bit of movement, and the Wild were a minor part of that, but not what most were expecting.…
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Mats Zuccarello Absence Leaves A Void That's Not Easily Measured
Mats Zuccarello’s departure from the Minnesota Wild leaves a gap that goes far beyond the stat sheet. While his production has been consistently strong, the deeper loss lies in his chemistry with Kirill Kaprizov and the stability he brought to the team’s offensive identity. For a franchise buil...
The Hockey News Big Show: Who Will Make Up The Canadiens' Goalie Tandem Next Season?
Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Canadiens' contract extensions, the Flames and Wild's trade, the status of the Blue Jackets, Red Wings and Rangers, and more.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest Buzz On Jason Robertson, Dylan Larkin And Alexander Nikishin
Contract talks continue between the Stars and Jason Robertson, the Red Wings set a high asking price for the Wild for Dylan Larkin, and the Rangers were interested in Alexander Nikishin.
The Wild's Max Shabanov Signing Might Have Sneaky Upside
Entering free agency with the fourth-fewest dollars to spend against the salary cap, the Minnesota Wild needed to play Moneyball. The core of "Moneyball" was that GM Brad Pitt* had to find bargains, mostly through unearthing players with obvious warts and hidden upside. Guys who were old, played bad...
Flames fans react to the Blake Coleman trade
Another domino has fallen. The Calgary Flames announced Thursday that they have traded Blake Coleman, along with Olli Maatta, to the Minnesota Wild for defenceman Jake Middleton and a second, third and fourth round pick. Coleman was one of two Flames remaining from the last time the team made the playoffs, leaving Mikael Backlund as…
6 thoughts on the Calgary Flames’ Blake Coleman trade
Just when we thought the NHL would take a break from the news cycle, Craig Conroy drops a bomb on Calgary Flames fans. The Flames’ general manager traded forward Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild. In return, the Flames acquired veteran defenceman Jake Middleton, a 2029 second round pick, a 2027…
Where Does Dylan Larkin Fit Now? Re-Evaluating His Fit On Panthers, Golden Knights And Wild
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade and reportedly wants to go to either the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild. After July 1, does a trade with any of them look likely?
Wild Get Two Upgrades For the Price of One In Blake Coleman Deal
What a difference a day makes. Yesterday the Minnesota Wild were staring at a lineup that shed 53 goals between Vladimir Tarasenko, Mats Zuccarello, and Marcus Johansson, with no replacements in sight. That's a winger on each of the team's top-three lines they needed to replace. Having struck o...
Flames general manager Craig Conroy breaks down the Blake Coleman trade
The Calgary Flames made a pretty significant trade on Thursday morning, sending forward Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for blueliner Jake Middleton, a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick. (The Flames are retaining 50% of Coleman’s cap hit.) It’s yet another move…
MN Wild Sign Russian Cast-Off They Believe is Top-9 Material
The Minnesota Wild have made a potentially sneaky signing in skilled young winger, Max Shabanov, after NYI opted not to tender him a QA.
Blake Coleman is a versatile add for Wild
Minnesota acquired Coleman along with Olli Matta from the Calgary Flames on Thursday.
Minnesota Wild Swing 2-for-1 Trade (Plus Picks)
The Minnesota Wild have swung a two-for-one trade, sending Jake Middleton to Calgary in exchange for Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta.
Flames Trade Blake Coleman and Olli Määttä to Wild for Jake Middleton
The Minnesota Wild made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, acquiring veteran forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Määttä from the Calgary Flames for Jake Middleton and draft…
Flames trade Coleman and Maatta to Wild for Jake Middleton and draft picks
The Calgary Flames have continued their youth movement on Thursday, making a pretty significant trade. Per multiple reports, the Flames have traded forward Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defenceman Jake Middleton, a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fourth-round pick. The Flames are…
Wild acquire Coleman, Maatta from Flames for Middleton, picks
Middleton’s contract went from a full no-move clause to modified no-trade clause on July 1.
Minnesota Wild Linked to Jack Hughes After Surprising NHL Trade Speculation
The Minnesota Wild are looking to pull off a blockbuster trade this summer. With Vincent Trocheck going to Utah and […]
NHL Trade: Minnesota Wild Acquire Blake Coleman From Calgary Flames
Our first trade of Day 2 of the NHL's Summer of '26 sees the Calgary Flames send Blake Coleman to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Jake Middleton. Blake Coleman & Olli Maatta to Minnesota from Calgary for Jake Middleton and picks — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 2, 2026 The full deal has Coleman & Olli Maatta going to Minnesota, with draft picks coming back to Calgary in addition to Middleton. The Wild had been desperately searching for a second-line center, and Coleman had been...
Nick Foligno Signs 1-Year Contract to Stay With the Wild
Nick Foligno has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Minnesota Wild, the team announced Thursday morning. The deal is worth $900,000. Foligno Stays in Minnesota Foligno, 38, split…
Minnesota Wild Hand Out Extensions, But Not to Quinn Hughes Yet
We’ve officially hit the NHL free agency frenzy, and the Minnesota Wild have technically been active.They did lose Kirill Kaprizov’s best friend in Mats Zuccarello to the Los Angeles Kings. Zuccarello signed a 1-year/$1 million deal with the Kings, with a $5 million incentive bonus at ten games played. More simply put, the deal is […] The post Minnesota Wild Hand Out Extensions, But Not to Quinn Hughes Yet appeared first on HEAVY .
Wild Were Way Too Quiet on Day 1 of Free Agency
That's Wild As we saw deal after deal get signed, you had to wonder if the Minnesota Wild were going to do anything on July 1 as free agency opened up across the NHL. Right now, it appears that the team is in a standstill. They brought in familiar faces like Nick Foligno and Zach Bogosian, and...
Massive Rangers makeover includes Vincent Trocheck trade to Utah
A dizzying offseason reshaping of the New York Rangers roster now includes the long-awaited trade of Vincent Trocheck, though not […]
Mats Zuccarello Doesn’t Hold Back After Split From Wild
The era of Mats Zuccarello with the Minnesota Wild officially came to a close on Wednesday, the opening day of the NHL’s 2026 free agency period. Zuccarello, who was not retained by Wild GM Bill Guerin, signed a one-year contract to join the Los Angeles Kings.Zuccarello, who signed with the Wild as a free agent […] The post Mats Zuccarello Doesn’t Hold Back After Split From Wild appeared first on HEAVY .
MN Wild Running Low on Cap Space and Options
The Minnesota Wild sat on the sidelines during the opening bell of free agency, and missed again on at least one crucial addition.
Former Islanders Captain Anders Lee Signs With Utah Mammoth
The New York Islanders are another team in the Metropolitan Division who have lost their longtime captain today. The 14-year Islanders veteran's contract expired , leaving him free to sign where he wishes in free agency. Leaving general manager Matthieu Darche without a captain to lead the team in his absence. According to The Athletic's Michael Russo on X, the Minnesota Wild are one-team who won't be taking a chance at signing the UFA. I'm told by sources that Anders Lee is not...
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