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Minnesota Wild Fans Shouldn't Fear the Playoff Format

There's one team in the NHL that is separating itself from the rest of the NHL, and it's obviously the Colorado Avalanche. Minnesota Wild fans are well aware of this, having gotten a taste of the buzzsaw known as the Avs in a 5-1 loss last Sunday. But Colorado's fearsome reputation has been built up...

From Hockey Wilderness | about 10 hours ago | 0 reads

Why Are the Wild Entering Such A Punishing Playoff Structure?

With their fourth game in six days on the second night of a back-to-back, against two of the NHL’s most talented teams, the Minnesota Wild got off to a bit of a sluggish start against the league-leading Colorado Avalanche, which isn’t much of a surprise considering they were on the second game of a...

From Hockey Wilderness | 1 day ago | 1 read

Wait, is it weird that it's so hard to name the Eastern Conference's best player?

Who’s the best player in the NHL right now? What about the top five? Connor McDavid is the most talented player in the world. You could argue that Nathan MacKinnon is best player this season , which is a slightly different category. Leon Draisaitl is right behind those two. Kirill Kaprizov has the biggest contract, and he’s mostly lived up to it so far. On the blueline, the eternal Cale Makar vs. Quinn Hughes debate rages on. And in goal, Connor Hellebuyck is the reigning Vezina winner, not to...

From In the Pressbox | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Wild Linked To Flyers' Young Forward

The Minnesota Wild gave up a lot to get Quinn Hughes this season, including Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick. The Wild, while staying competitive, need to replenish their roster with some younger talent as some of their veterans are the ones weighing their team down. The Wild appear to have one name in mind on the Philadelphia Flyers . According to Anthony DiMarco, "The Minnesota Wild have shown continued interest in trading for Bobby Brink." Brink has turned i...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Wild Rumors: Top Center Trade Target Revealed

The Minnesota Wild have chosen to go for it for at least the next couple of years and are in the most competitive division (playoff teams) in the league. They are third in the NHL, but are also third in their own division behind the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars . The Wild signed Kirill Kaprizov to a massive deal in the offseason and acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks not too long ago. With a strong defensive group and two very good goalies, they are set to compete, but cou...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 3 days ago | 0 reads

Nico Sturm Has Addressed Two Of the Wild's Greatest Weaknesses

When the Minnesota Wild signed Nico Sturm over the offseason, it wasn’t quite the splash many had hoped for on the Wild’s proverbial Christmas Morning. While it wasn’t the most eye-catching acquisition, the Wild brought Sturm in to fit a particular role. The German forward has carved out a nic...

From Hockey Wilderness | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Wild Have Opportunity For Another Win Streak

The Minnesota Wild might have had their seven-game win streak ended in a disheartening loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but there is a chance for them to pick up right where they left off. Facing the Avalanche on any night is difficult but it was even more of a hill to climb when the divisional...

From Hockey Wilderness | 4 days ago | 0 reads

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – December 23

The NHL has 13 games on its Tuesday slate — continue reading for anytime goal-scorer odds from around the league. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) -110 to score Avalanche vs. Mammoth Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23 MacKinnon’s stats: 30 goals in 35 games Kirill Kaprizov (Wild) +100 to score Wild vs. Predators Game Time: 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23 Kaprizov’s stats: 22 goals in 37 games David Pastr...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Minnesota Wild & Philadelphia Flyers Linked to Pre-Deadline Trade

The NHL's trade market is currently on a holiday roster freeze, but once the Christmas break is over, keep an eye on the Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers. The two teams have been linked multiple times to a trade together this season, and most recently from Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff .  Di Marco sees the Wild having interest in Flyers injured forward Tyson Foerster, who is currently recovering from surgery and is expected to be out for the rest of the season. Foerster is young...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 4 days ago | 0 reads

Recap: MacKinnon hits 30-goal mark as Avalanche rout Minnesota

The Colorado Avalanche saw the Minnesota Wild for the second time this regular season, and for the first time since the Wild acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. Ultimately, the Avs would be the ones to come out on top, by a final score of 5-1 with goals from Martin Nečas, Cale Makar, Brock […]

From Mile High Hockey | 5 days ago | 0 reads

Avalanche vs. Wild Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Sunday, December 21, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild face off on Sunday at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, and the sportsbooks give the edge to the away team (-157) over the host (+131). Watch the NHL on Fubo! Avalanche vs. Wild Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Avalanche (-157) Underdog: Wild (+131) Total: 6 Best Avalanche vs. Wild Promo Codes How to Watch Avalanche vs. Wild Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time: 6 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Saint Paul,...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Preview: A Quinn-tessential Matchup in Minnesota

Road trips are commonplace during the holiday season. Today, the Colorado Avalanche make their final road trip before the holiday break in a rematch against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena in St Paul. While the Avalanche have had several noteworthy matchups against Minnesota in the past, this one will be the first meeting […]

From Mile High Hockey | 6 days ago | 0 reads

Pre-Scout: Wild on 6-game win streak haven’t lost with Quinn Hughes yet

The Edmonton Oilers are catching the Minnesota Wild at the wrong time – again.  When they played two-and-a-half-weeks ago, the Wild were on a 9-0-2 run. Right now, they are on a six-game win streak, restoring their victorious ways after losing in both Calgary and Vancouver after the 1-0 shutout to Edmonton on Dec. 2. …

From In the Pressbox | 7 days ago | 1 read

Today In NHL History - Fire Destroys Wild's Gear

On December 18th in 2009, the red hot Minnesota Wild fell victim to a truck blaze during an Ottawa road trip incinerating players' bags, including that of goaltenders Backstrom and Harding. Equipment managers were immediately sent home to collect backup gear while players scrambled locally to replace knee braces, skates, and other protective necessities in anticipation of Saturday night's game

From In the Pressbox | 7 days ago | 0 reads

Wild vs. Oilers NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Dec. 20

The Minnesota Wild face the Edmonton Oilers at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET, and we have best bets suggestions in this article, if you’re thinking about a wager. Best Wild vs. Oilers Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Kirill Kaprizov, Wild +100 22 G in 35 GP Matthew Boldy, Wild +135 20 G in 35 GP Leon Draisaitl, Oilers +150 17 G in 35 GP Connor McDavid, Oilers +170 21 G in 35 GP Zach...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 7 days ago | 3 reads

How Do the Wild Maximize Quinn Hughes?

Adding Quinn Hughes, arguably the best defender on the planet, does a lot for a team’s gameplan. So, how should the Minnesota Wild deploy their shiny new blueliner? Well, there are a few ways to look at this. Who should the Wild pair Hughes with? Hughes finished ninth in the league in ice...

From Hockey Wilderness | 7 days ago | 0 reads

Wild Remain Unbeaten In Quinn Hughes Era

That's Wild The Minnesota Wild have not lost a game since they acquired Quinn Hughes. The latest showing was a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets -- earned by Joel Eriksson Ek scoring a game-winning goal on a scramble in front of the net in the third period. This team sure seems good. [S...

From Hockey Wilderness | 8 days ago | 0 reads

Quinn Hughes Already Has A Gamebreaking Playoff History

It's been just two games, but it's safe to call it now: Quinn Hughes in a Minnesota Wild sweater is something to behold. Showing up on the scoresheet is great, and Hughes has done it in each of his first two games in St. Paul. Beyond that, though, we see a Wild team that previously couldn't mo...

From Hockey Wilderness | 8 days ago | 1 read

Wild Searching For Another Upgrade After Quinn Hughes Acquisition

The Minnesota Wild gave up a haul of former first round picks to acquire Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks . One of those players was Marco Rossi, their top-6 center. Even though he was injured at the time of the trade and the Wild had been rolling along without him, their center depth was already their weak point prior to the trade. The Wild, who are third in the league in points, have Joel Eriksson Ek, Danila Yurov, Ryan Hartman, and Nico Sturm down the middle. Yurov, in particular, is...

From NHL Trade Rumors | 8 days ago | 1 read

Does The Quinn Hughes Trade Make The Wild True Contenders?

The age-old question surrounding the Minnesota Wild has always been whether they are contenders or just a playoff team. The Athletic has a Stanley Cup Checklist. It’s a tool that can help you understand where your team stands relative to past Stanley Cup winners, whether you have the pieces in...

From Hockey Wilderness | 9 days ago | 2 reads