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Are the Wild's Prospects Good Enough to Trade?

That's Wild We all know the Minnesota Wild and Bill Guerin are looking to make that big swing this summer. In addition to getting Quinn Hughes last season (and probably re-signing him this summer), they need to add some sort of top-six forward to the group. To do that, they need to trade. An...

Minnesota Wild Get Major Dylan Larkin Update Amid Bidding War

The Minnesota Wild have been getting plenty of ties to Dylan Larkin. Larkin officially requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings, as reported on June 4th by ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.Larkin and the Wild are a natural speculative fit. Wild GM Bill Guerin has made it obvious to the league that his team wants a true […] The post Minnesota Wild Get Major Dylan Larkin Update Amid Bidding War appeared first on HEAVY .

The Wild Must End the Jacob Middleton Experiment

The Minnesota Wild entered the postseason hoping that stability on the blue line would help carry them deeper into the playoffs. Instead, one of the most persistent storylines became their continued reliance on Jacob Middleton – a decision that increasingly looks like an experiment that has run its...

Brady Tkachuk Validated the Minnesota Wild

If the walls in Winnipeg could talk, they’d tell you that Keith Tkachuk was persona non grata 500 miles north of St. Paul. He’s also probably not welcome in Minnesota’s capital city after the Ottawa Senators traded his son, Brady Tkachuk, to the Florida Panthers over the weekend. The trade reu...

Brady Tkachuk to the Minnesota Wild Almost Happened

Brady Tkachuk just got dealt to the Florida Panthers from the Ottawa Senators. Have a look at the full trade details below. 2 1st-round selections in Friday’s 2026 NHL Draft (picks 9 and 25) 2029 1st-round selection 2030 2nd-round selection The news shook the hockey world, and Brady will now be joining brother Matthew in […] The post Brady Tkachuk to the Minnesota Wild Almost Happened appeared first on HEAVY .

What Are the Wild Weighing With A Zuccarello Extension?

Before the playoffs ended, Mats Zuccarello told The Athletic that he had “more years” left in him. He also reiterated he wanted to re-sign with the Minnesota Wild. GM Bill Guerin has said the Wild “always have interest in Zuccy.” The issue when considering Zuccarello’s possible extension is not lack...

In 1993, One Terrible Rumor Became Reality For Minnesota Hockey

If you’re looking for a place where rumours run rampant, look no further than June through September during the NHL offseason. It’s hard to believe what you hear during this stretch; it feels like no organization, staff member, player, or even jersey colour is safe. Change is inevitable in the NHL,...

3 Teams Showing Continued Interest In Flyers' Owen Tippett

Owen Tippett has been the subject of trade speculation for much of the offseason, and the list of teams calling Philadelphia about him is clearer. Per Daily Faceoff's Anthony Di Marco , the Boston Bruins , Minnesota Wild , and Utah Mammoth are the three teams that continue to show consistent interest in acquiring Tippett from the Flyers . Di Marco spoke about how Philadelphia is approaching it. Anthony Di Marco: Among the teams who continue to show interest in Owen Tippett are the Bruins, Wi...

Does Vegas’ Playoff Run Reframe the Wild’s Second-Round Loss?

John Tortorella is gone as soon as he came. The Vegas Golden Knights hired him with eight games left in the season, and he led them to a 28-8-1 record, including the playoffs. Vegas swept the Colorado Avalanche after the Avs eliminated the Wild in the second round before losing to the Carolina Hurri...

Wild Need a New AHL Head Coach

That's Wild Greg Cronin, coach of the AHL Iowa Wild, has been scooped up by the St. Louis Blues and hired as an assistant coach for the Wild's divisional rivals. So now, the Wild need to get a new bench boss for their farm team and there have not been any leads named. [The Athletic] Fr...

Free Agency May Not Be the Answer For the Wild This Summer

Now that the NHL season has come to a close, attention can turn fully to how the Minnesota Wild will tinker with their roster. Minnesota’s offseason will undoubtedly be interesting. We know they won’t be able to take any top-level prospects at the NHL Entry Draft, given that they won’t pick un...

How Aggressive Will the Wild Be This Summer?

That's Wild There are a number of NHL teams who could be more all-in this summer than expected. Over at The Athletic they did a practice of naming eight teams who could be hyper-aggressive this offseason to add as much talent as possible as they are under substantial pressure to finish next...

Michael McCarron’s Contract Is About More Than Stats

This week, the Minnesota Wild heeded social media's pleas and re-signed Michael McCarron to a six-year, $3.33 million contract. While the fun side of Wild Twitter is rejoicing over the return of Big Sexy, there are plenty of detractors who want to talk about why this contract is bad. This isn’...

Analyzing Dylan Larkin’s potential fit with the Montreal Canadiens

After another failed season for the Detroit Red Wings, captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade. The captain, who will turn 30 years old on July 30, hasn’t experienced an NHL post-season since 2015-16 and is looking to change his situation. It was initially reported that he submitted a list of three teams he was willing to waive his no-movement clause to be traded to: the Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights, and Florida Panthers. It’s a selection of some of the most consistent performe...

McCarron's Contract Reflects His Value To A Championship Roster

Michael McCarron is a fourth-liner, 31 years old, and locked up through the 2031-32 season at $3.33 million per year, with a full no-movement clause attached – a classic Bill Guerin contract. When the Minnesota Wild announced McCarron's new contract Tuesday, the consensus formed fast: Guerin had ove...

NHL Trade Rumors: Kings Make Trade Offer for Dylan Larkin

Dylan Larkin will be on the move this summer, and if the Los Angeles Kings had it their way, he'll become the perfect replacement for Anze Kopitar. Larkin's fed up with Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings management group, and has decided to ask out. Early on, teams were announced as preferred destinations, and they include the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Kings are on the 'second tier' list of teams that could convince Larkin to open up his ...

Signing Anders Lee Would Solve A Longstanding Wild Issue

The Minnesota Wild’s need for a legitimate top-six center has been one of the organization’s most persistent issues. If the trade market fails to produce a solution, the team should strongly consider pivoting in free agency, specifically toward New York Islanders captain Anders Lee. While Lee...

Wild Face Major Obstacle in Landing Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild won't have an easy time landing Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin, given the asking price. The post Wild Face Major Obstacle in Landing Dylan Larkin appeared first on HEAVY .

Dylan Larkin Needs the Wild As Much As Minnesota Needs Larkin

It's been a week since the bombshell news of Dylan Larkin's trade request hit the NHL, and the hockey world has been trying to figure out where he'll land. At first, it seemed as if Larkin had just three destinations he'd waive his no-move clause for, but he has expanded his list recently. The...