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The Minnesota Wild made headlines on Saturday morning when they signed starting goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a five-year, $34 million contract. It was the second contract they agreed to in less than a week after the Wild inked Kirill Kaprizov to a record-setting deal on Tuesday, Gustavsson’s $6.8 million annual cap hit would pin him as […]

The Minnesota Wild continue to solidify their roster after already giving Kirill Kaprizov the richest contract in the league earlier this week. The Wild also agreed to a contract extension with starting goaltender Filip Gustavsson on Saturday morning, via Michael Russo. Gustavsson will receive $6.8 million annually over five years, with the deal commencing in […]

The hockey world is still grappling with the bombshell news that dropped on Tuesday. The Minnesota Wild signed superstar Kirill Kaprizov to a monster eight-year, $136 million contract. This is the largest contract in the history of the NHL. And it will almost certainly have a ripple effect on other negotiations around the league. This […]

The Minnesota Wild shook the hockey world with the massive contract extension they handed Kirill Kaprizov. Now, all eyes shift to Connor McDavid. Karpizov and the Wild agreed to a massive eight-year deal carrying a $17 million annual cap hit — an NHL record by far — on Monday morning. Many are wondering just how […]

As one good thing happened for Minnesota Wild fans, the hockey gods hit them with a discouraging update about veteran winger Mats Zuccarello. It’s hard to get down from the high of signing franchise superstar Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year contract extension, but losing Zuccarello for 7-8 weeks with a lower-body injury is one way […]

The Minnesota North Stars were painfully relocated to the Lone Star State, dropping the “North” from their name and beginning play as the Dallas Stars for the 1993-94 season. After 26 seasons and 17 postseason appearances, the Twin Cities were left without a professional team. However, the good news was that they wouldn’t have to […]

Minnesota Wild fans can stop sweating since Kirill Kaprizov finally signed his record-breaking contract extension. It looked like the franchise’s cornerstone was going to leave town at season’s end after Kaprizov rejected a record-breaking deal earlier in the preseason. However, Bill Guerin was finally able to get him to sign on the dotted line for […]

The Minnesota Wild and star player Kirill Kaprizov had been at a stalemate regarding a contract extension. The stalemate is now over between the franchise and its franchise player. A new 8-year extension has been signed, worth $136 million according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. This deal is now the largest in terms of AAV […]

The Minnesota Wild are coming off a playoff berth in 2024-25, and after re-signing Marco Rossi, the focus has been on the Wild extending Kirill Kaprizov. While Kaprizov is important to the future of the team, he is not the X-factor in 2025-26. Kaprizov has been a major part of the Wild in recent years. […]

It was only days ago that Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold humorously joked about having Kirill Kaprizov’s new contract in his coat pocket. Since then, however, the Russian winger is known to have turned down a historic $128 million eight-year deal that would have made him the best-paid player in league history. Now, Leipold’s latest […]

The NHL offseason is over, as training camps open across the league this week. The summer ended with a bombshell report out of Minnesota regarding a superstar’s contract. Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov reportedly turned down an eight-year, $128 million deal, which would be the richest in league history. He spoke with NHL.com’s Jessi Pierce […]

The Minnesota Wild open training camp with Kirill Kaprizov entering the final year of his contract. While they have tried by offering him an eight-year deal worth $16 million per year, a record $128 million, he turned it down. Now, training camp is opening with their best player in a contract year. But Kaprizov should […]

The Minnesota Wild’s front office completed a deal with pending restricted free agent Marco Rossi this summer, but have yet to strike an agreement with Kirill Kaprizov. Recently, Kaprizov turned down an NHL-record contract offer. While negotiations have seemingly hit a rough patch, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports that the Wild have “zero appetite” […]

Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov would have had the biggest contract in the history of the NHL already if he had agreed to the mammoth extension his team put on the table last week. That was an eight-year contract worth $128 million. But Kaprizov refused to sign it, leaving him and the Wild in […]

Minnesota Wild star winger Kirill Kaprizov reportedly turned down a NHL-record contract extension recently, but there doesn’t seem to be any panic surrounding his future with the team. On the other hand, people on the outside are worried about what that could mean for Kaprizov, and there have already been rumors floating around that he […]

The Minnesota Wild offered Kirill Kaprizov a historic contract, worth $128 million, which he turned down. That sent the NHL world into shock, as Kaprizov is one of many star players hitting unrestricted free agency next summer. Marco D’Amico of RG.org reported that Kaprizov turned down the contract in part because Edmonton Oilers captain Connor […]

The Minnesota Wild lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Vegas Golden Knights last year. They entered the offseason with one big question that remains unanswered. Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov declined a $128 million deal, but general manager Bill Guerin is remaining confident. He spoke with Joe Smith and Michael […]

Kirill Kaprizov could’ve been the highest-paid NHL player if he had accepted the Minnesota Wild’s rumored contract offer. However, the Russian superstar had no interest at this time in committing long-term to the organization. “Sources say #mnwild superstar Kirill Kaprizov’s camp turned down an extension offer,” Frank Seravalli reported on social media. “Believed to be […]

The Minnesota Wild made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year, losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round. They went into the offseason with one massive question: would Kirill Kaprizov sign a contract extension? The Wild have not answered that question yet with training camp. Will the Wild make the playoffs again with […]

The Minnesota Wild entered the offseason after losing in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with one big question. As September begins and training camp nears, that question remains unanswered. Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov is entering the final year of his contract and can sign an extension at any point. The Athletic’s Mike […]

The Minnesota Wild looked prepared to submit a contract offer to Kirill Kaprizov, hoping to ensure his future with the club. After signing Marco Rossi to a three-year extension, the team has moved its focus to Kaprizov, who will be a free agent in the summer of 2026. The potential offer could be for eight […]

Despite finishing fourth in the Central Division last season, the Minnesota Wild still squeaked out a Wild Card berth in the playoffs. Their season was ended in six games by the Vegas Golden Knights. Yet, 2025-26 offers plenty of optimism for the Wild. After resigning the up-and-coming Marco Rossi to a new contract, the focus […]

The Minnesota Wild made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025, successfully rebounding from a disappointing campaign. Minnesota was expected to compete for the postseason in 2024. However, they did not have a great season, and missed altogether. This changed in 2025, as players like Marco Rossi and Filip Gustavsson stepped up in a major way. […]

The stalemate is over in Minnesota as the Wild and Marco Rossi have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension. The deal secures a major part of the future for the club, while also being a solid deal for both sides. The summer for Bill Guerin has seen a major back-and-forth between the franchise […]

The Minnesota Wild just made the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons, but have yet to progress out of the first round. While they have become a consistent postseason contender, the next step for the franchise is to become a legitimate threat in the playoffs. The Wild made some solid moves […]

The Minnesota Wild have had an interesting offseason with a big question looming overhead. Kirill Kaprizov is eligible for an extension, which both sides are committed to getting done. But could they keep the core around him and still give him the big contract? The Wild answered that question in part by signing Marco Rossi […]

The Minnesota Wild are still dealing with an offseason saga involving forward Marco Rossi, who remains without a contract amid his restricted free agent status heading into the 2025-26 NHL season. Rumors of trade interest from other clubs, namely the Vancouver Canucks and the Seattle Kraken, continue to swirl, but according to Minnesota beat writer […]

The Marco Rossi saga continues to drag on in the State of Hockey, and the young RFA forward remains without a new contract from the Minnesota Wild in the dog days of summer. Wild general manager Bill Guerin provided a non-update on contract negotiations with the 23-year-old earlier this week, and it’s clear the sides […]

With training camp just around the corner, the 2025-26 season is coming up quick for the Minnesota Wild. As the team prepares to get back to the postseason, it is all hands on deck for the club. However, the team might be missing one key piece when it reconvenes. According to NHL insider Cam Robinson […]

The frustrating refrain for the Minnesota Wild continued earlier this spring, as they once again failed to make it out of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota hasn’t advanced to the Western Conference Semifinal since 2015 when they defeated the St. Louis Blues in Round 1. The current Wild roster looks far […]

We are around a month away from training camp beginning across the NHL. Most of the top options in NHL Free Agency are no longer on the market. However, there are always some stragglers left on the market who, in all intents and purposes, should have a job. Former Vegas Golden Knights winger Victor Olofsson […]

The Minnesota Wild have made one of the more intriguing moves of the NHL offseason, extending a professional tryout (PTO) offer to veteran defenseman Jack Johnson. The announcement, made Monday, comes as teams across the league begin to fill training camp rosters with experienced players hoping to earn one more shot at a roster spot. […]

The Minnesota Wild had a quiet offseason despite losing in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They traded for Vladimir Tarasenko, traded away Frederick Gaudreau, and re-signed Marcus Johansson. With the Western Conference beefing up, Minnesota should have made more moves. The biggest move the Wild should have made this offseason was giving […]

The Minnesota Wild have been a consistent playoff contender, built via strong draft classes and timely trades. This summer would be no different, as they made minimal free agent signings. Instead, they focused on their current talent acquired through the draft and trades, while adding depth via a new addition. The team may not be […]

The Minnesota Wild are locked in on a clear goal this fall: seeing young defenseman Zeev Buium make his mark from day one in the NHL. At 19 years old, Buium isn’t just aiming to make the roster — he wants to contribute immediately and help the Wild win. “I do think that there is […]

There is nothing more important for Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin than getting superstar Kirill Kaprizov locked up long-term this summer. But it looks like that is going to be a lot easier said than done. As The Athletic’s Michael Russo reported on Monday, the two sides are still far apart on contract extension […]

The Minnesota Wild returned to the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Still, they would fall in the first round to the Vegas Golden Knights. This was also the fifth time in six years, they failed to advance past the first round. Still, the offseason has not been a productive one […]

The Minnesota Wild haven’t won a playoff round since 2014-15, and they were eliminated in Round 1 once again in 2024-25. This time, they fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. As the Wild try to move forward, they need to hit the trade market to improve their roster. The Wild have been […]

The 2025 NHL Draft is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to go over each draft class. In this piece, we will take a look at the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota did not have a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The Wild traded it in the David Jiricek trade with the Columbus Blue […]