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We've Gone Back To Underrating Ryan Hartman Again

When Ryan Hartman first arrived in St. Paul, he was absolutely underrated. In 2019, the Minnesota Wild became his fifth club in three years, despite decent bottom-six production. He only got to the Wild because the Dallas Stars traded for him as a restricted free agent, then immediately decided to l...

Red Wings GM Search Includes Surprising Baseball Connection

The Detroit Red Wings ' search for a new general manager has already included at least one name that isn't currently working in hockey at all. Per Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast , Detroit has interviewed Andrew Thomas, an assistant general manager with the Detroit Tigers, as part of its GM search.  "I think they interviewed internal candidates first," Friedman said. "I think they interviewed Andrew Thomas. Andrew Thomas, who used to work for the Minnesota Wild, he works for ...

Quinn Hughes’ price range reportedly set amid dramatic Wild negotiations

Quinn Hughes' future with the Minnesota Wild remains up in the air, but a report hints that his asking price is already set—or at least that the two extremes are. Quinn Hughes has yet to send clear signals to the Minnesota Wild . The speculation surrounding the former Norris Trophy winner is driving fans and executives in the Twin Cities crazy as the 2026-27 NHL season is right around the corner. Still, a report indicates that the average annual value range for the defenseman’s next con...

Prime Video becomes local streaming home for six NHL teams

Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home for six NHL teams next season. Prime Video and the NHL jointly announced Wednesday that the streamer is now the local rights holder for the Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues, each within that team’s own regional…

Amazon Expands Regional Sports Play With 6 NHL Team Deals

Amazon Prime Video announced Wednesday it will be the exclusive local streaming home for six NHL teams beginning this season as sports media titans engage in a new round of rights competition. The Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will stream their games on the platform […]

Adam Benák’s NCAA Season Could Define His NHL Potential

The Minnesota Wild’s prospect pool took a significant hit after they traded most of it away last year. Still, Minnesota has some interesting pieces for the future. Adam Benák is among the most interesting to follow. His situation will only get more fascinating in this upcoming season as he begins hi...

3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Vladimir Tarasenko

The 2026-27 NHL season is just around the corner, as the calendar has flipped to September, and training camps are just days away. Veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko is still sitting without a contract for next season, and don't expect that to last much longer. The 34-year-old winger will be inking a new deal and attending an NHL training camp, as he's one of the most talented forwards left on the open market. Tarasenko is coming off a 23-goal season, posting 47 points in 75 games for the Minne...

Bill Guerin Refuses to Answer Question About Quinn Hughes

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin spoke publicly about his team for the first time in a while on Monday and of course, Quinn Hughes was brought up. One of the best defensemen in the world is eligible to sign a contract extension, as he is heading into the final year of his current deal...

Don't Rule Out Bobby Brink Winning the Top Line Sweepstakes

Once the Minnesota Wild resolve their Quinn Hughes contract situation, all eyes will turn to the vacancy opposite Kirill Kaprizov. The Wild let longtime running mate Mats Zuccarello go this offseason and have a few suitors to replace him. So far, it seems like Max Shabanov, a speedy, skilled Russian...

Wild’s Bill Guerin gets cornered with Quinn Hughes trade scenario question

The Minnesota Wild are still trying to sign defenseman Quinn Hughes to a new contract. Hughes is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. He was officially eligible to sign a new deal back in July, but the two sides have not agreed to terms. Hughes will suit up for the Wild in […] The post Wild’s Bill Guerin gets cornered with Quinn Hughes trade scenario question appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wild GM On Quinn Hughes Ongoing Contract Talks: 'Quinn Might Be After Different Things'

Minnesota Wild fans look away. Wild general manager Bill Guerin attended the Minnesota State Fair on Monday, and answered a few questions related to Quinn Hughes' contract extension, and how Cale Makar's recent extension with the Colorado Avalanche could impact Hughes' next deal. It was very obvious from Guerin's comments, things aren't going as planned with advancing towards an extension. The relationship is good between me and Quinn and his agent. There’s no tension. Communication has been g...

Around the NHL: Connor Hellebuyck trade linked to 5 teams, Wild continue extension talks with Quinn Hughes

Welcome back to our last August edition of Around the NHL, as the calendar is about to flip, we’ll be just days away from training camps opening, and the puck dropping on the 2026-27 regular season. Considering it’s this late into the offseason, there’s been plenty of news to follow, trade rumours to navigate, and…

Kirill Kaprizov Is Drawing Attention In the Offseason

It's August 31. What are we truly meant to talk about? The Minnesota Wild are weeks away from training camp so we're stuck here wondering about a Quinn Hughes contract extension and if the team will be good enough for us to think of them as a serious contender. To do that, players will nee...

What Does Connor Hellebuyck's Trade Request Mean For the Wild?

Connor Hellebuyck made it official on Thursday. Through his agent Ray Petkau, the three-time Vezina Trophy winner confirmed what had been a bit of an open secret since spring: He wants out of Winnipeg. "Several months ago, I privately requested a trade," Hellebuyck wrote. "I have tried to hand...

Kirill Kaprizov Is Drawing Attention In the Offseason

It's August 31. What are we truly meant to talk about? The Minnesota Wild are weeks away from training camp so we're stuck here wondering about a Quinn Hughes contract extension and if the team will be good enough for us to think of them as a serious contender. To do that, players will nee...

Quinn Hughes Continues To Be Linked To New Jersey Devils

The Quinn Hughes saga continues, and we'll we've certainly made some headlines during this summer on what his future looks like, we're not the only ones that see the mobile defenceman heading to the New Jersey Devils. After our recent post linking trade talks between the Minnesota Wild and the Devils, several news outlets, including The Athletic stated that was far from the truth. Turns out, Hughes heading to New Jersey is front and center on the minds of many, as it's been widely documented t...