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When the Edmonton Oilers first claimed Kasperi Kapanen off waivers in November 2024, he quickly showed flashes of his skill and reminded everyone why he was a former first-round draft pick. In his first game as an Oiler against the Minnesota Wild during the 2024-25 season, he drew two penalties thanks to his speed. By…
The Detroit Red Wings have a massive problem on their hands, and are in a very tough spot with Dylan Larkin's drama, meanwhile in Minnesota, Quinn Hughes is in zero rush to sign a contract extension, and doesn't feel 'backed up against the wall' to make a snap decision anytime soon. So, how exactly can the New Jersey Devils be looped into all this, and how can all the drama in Detroit and Minny get solved in one clean swoop? How about a massive three-way deal that sees Dylan Larkin end u...
Question from kab1824 How do you see the recent Cale Makar contract affecting Quinn Hughes in Minnesota, seeing that Kirill […] The post Avalanche Mailbag 7.0: Does Cale Makar’s Contract Impact Quinn Hughes and Minnesota? appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now .
The Minnesota Wild still want Dylan Larkin, who will report to Detroit Red Wings camp without a "C" on his chest.
John Klingberg’s career has come to an end. The defenceman announced his retirement from professional hockey on Friday. Klingberg appeared in 700 NHL games across 12 seasons with six different franchises. He spent the bulk of his tenure with the Dallas Stars before making brief stops in Anaheim, Minnesota, Toronto, Edmonton and San Jose. The 34-year-old totalled 92 goals and 351 assists for 443 points in his career. Injuries unfortunately became a major issue for Klingberg as his career progre...
For months, fans across the internet have been clamoring for action resembling NHL hockey. And while these rookie tournaments won’t feature many players that will be full-timers this season, it does offer fans a glimpse into the future before training camps start next week. The Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild and Washington Capitals are not participating in any rookie games this weekend (the Capitals will have a camp, though). So, sorry to fans of those clubs. For every other fanbase, the upc...
The NHL offseason is finally starting to come to an end as training camps will be starting up in about a week and a half. The Minnesota Wild have yet…
The Minnesota Wild have the ingredients to make a real run at 50 victories this season. It would be an ambitious benchmark, one that requires consistency over six months, health from key players, and better execution in the games that often decide playoff seeding, but the foundation is there. With a strong defensive identity, a potentially dangerous power play, and a top-end offensive duo led by Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, Minnesota has a viable path from playoff contender to one of the We...
The Minnesota Wild have the ingredients to make a real run at 50 victories this season. It would be an ambitious benchmark, one that requires consistency over six months, health from key players, and better execution in the games that often decide playoff seeding, but the foundation is there....
We're now one week away from training camp starting in the NHL, and numerous free agents remain without a contract . One of those is former Winnipeg Jets forward Gustav Nyquist. Nyquist is a Swedish-born forward who was traded to the Minnesota Wild by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 202-23. From there, the former 50-point player would experience what it was like to be a journeyman in the NHL. He'd sign a two-year deal with the Nashville Predators, where he'd suit up for 138 games, sco...
LAS VEGAS – Sometimes, when an NHLer’s contract status is under scrutiny and he’s asked about it, he’ll stall. He’ll spin yarns, filibuster, answer without really answering, do whatever he can to misdirect. But when Minnesota Wild superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes lays out the reasons he’s been slow getting to the negotiating table with GM Bill Guerin, it’s pretty legit. If you zoom out and understand the year Hughes just had, it’s no wonder he needed some space before pondering his future. Ho...
The Minnesota Wild still do not have Quinn Hughes under long-term contract, but it sounds like that will soon change.
For anyone feeling deja vu: Hughes insists his situation now is nothing like Vancouver.
The Minnesota Wild acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in December 2025. Hughes still has one year left on the six-year deal that he signed with the Canucks back in 2021. Hughes is eligible to sign a contract extension, but there has not been a ton of movement towards finalizing a deal. The fact […] The post Quinn Hughes drops massive contract update that should soothe Wild fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
By now, all hockey fans have heard the news going around the league: Connor Hellebuyck has officially requested a trade out of Winnipeg while Quinn Hughes has yet to extend with Minnesota. Hughes, in fact, just yesterday made his future more uncertain when telling reporters that essentially he doesn’t need to sign an extension right […]
One of the Minnesota Wild’s biggest developments last season was Jesper Wallstedt’s arrival. The rookie goaltender put up a sensational .916 save percentage during the regular season and ultimately claimed the starting spot in net for the Wild’s playoff run. Wallstedt’s rise was fascinating, but it left Filip Gustavsson at a crossroads this upcoming year. Despite inking a new deal before last season, Gustavsson is no longer the primary option in net. To make matters worse, the goaltender appea...
One of the Minnesota Wild’s biggest developments last season was Jesper Wallstedt’s arrival. The rookie goaltender put up a sensational .916 save percentage during the regular season and ultimately claimed the starting spot in net for the Wild’s playoff run. Wallstedt’s rise was fascinating, bu...
Minnesota Wild fans may have been feeling a bit better about their chances of signing Quinn Hughes after Wednesday's Players Media Tour comments from the All-Star defenseman . But after hearing his latest exclusive interview with Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, which dropped Thursday morning, Wild fans will be absolutely stoked. In a sit-down with Friedman for 32 Thoughts the podcast , Hughes said the following about his upcoming season with the Minnesota Wild: I'm excited to go bac...
Quinn Hughes spoke to the media about his contract situation with the Minnesota Wild. Talks have been quiet but he's expecting them to pick up.
Quinn Hughes spoke to the media about his contract situation with the Minnesota Wild. Talks have been quiet but he's expecting them to pick up.
Blueshirt Bandwidth Podcast Joe and Eric use the Fraser Minten deal to sketch out what it should take to lock up Gabe Perreault long-term. Episode 101 of Blueshirt Bandwidth. Episode 101 of Blueshirt Bandwidth is the Ed Giacomin Episode. Joe and Eric dive into Fraser Minten’s new seven-year, $7.2 million deal with Boston and what it means for a Gabe Perreault extension, debating what number is too high for an eight-year deal. From there, a Quinn Hughes trade scenario involving the Wild and a p...
After weeks of speculation about Quinn Hughes’ future in a Minnesota Wild uniform, we finally got to hear the superstar defenseman comment at the NHL Media Tour on Wednesday. Speaking about the possibility of an extension, Hughes said, “As we get going here, I’m sure it’ll heat up, but I don’t feel backed up against a wall where I have to sign before camp.” Hughes also had high praise for Minnesota as a team and destination. “Obviously, I really do like it there. We’ve got a great team. I love...
After weeks of speculation about Quinn Hughes' future in a Minnesota Wild uniform, we finally got to hear the superstar defenseman comment at the NHL Media Tour on Wednesday. Speaking about the possibility of an extension, Hughes said, "As we get going here, I'm sure it'll heat up, but I don't feel...
That's Wild It was the first day of the NHL Media Tour on Wednesday and the first time a bunch of reporters actually got to speak with the stars of the league since their seasons have ended. Most importantly, Quinn Hughes spoke with the media and had a lot to say about how he has not yet sig...
The Montreal Canadiens check almost every box for a Dylan Larkin trade. They still aren't on his list. Per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press , Larkin's approved trade destinations remain limited to the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights, with the Dallas Stars later added as a fourth option. Montreal, despite a glaring need at second-line center and the assets to make a big offer, has not been included. Montreal Seemed Like Such A Natural Fit The Canadiens...