The star defenseman, who is eligible for free agency in 2027, has had a whirlwind weekend since getting traded from Vancouver, but he said he is excited to begin this next chapter in his NHL career.
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Said Guerin: “They got three really good young players that are going to help build their team, and we got a franchise defenseman.”
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Neal: Happy holidays, Wild fans. Quinn Hughes is the fantastic present you didn’t expect.
After a lousy start, the Wild turned around their fortunes, and now they have added a franchise player for a Stanley Cup run.
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Wild acquire superstar Hughes in trade with Canucks
The Wild sent Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a No. 1 draft pick to Vancouver for the 2024 Norris Trophy winner.
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NHL’s Central Division is loaded, with three of the league’s best teams battling it out
The Avalanche, the Stars and the Wild are fighting for the playoff positions, with two of them likely to play each other in the first round.
December 12, 2025
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Marcus Johansson scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Wild took down another one of the NHL’s top teams despite missing five regulars.
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Wild standout Matt Boldy combines the glamour of scoring with the gritty work of penalty killing
In his fifth NHL season, 24-year-old winger Matt Boldy is putting together an all-around game as the Wild climbs up the standings.
December 11, 2025
Wild return home from a week on the road with a few more on the injury list
Mats Zuccarello and Jake Middleton left Monday’s Wild victory in Seattle, but the team has been able to handle adversity.
December 9, 2025
Wild end road trip with 4-1 victory at Seattle
Mats Zuccarello departed because of a first-period injury, but Marcus Johansson scored a go-ahead goal in the third period and Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves.
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The Wild have lost two in a row to teams near the bottom of the NHL standings during a four-game Western trip.
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Takeaways: Wild stumble at last-place Vancouver for second loss in a row
Jesper Wallstedt had a rough night in net, giving up three second-period goals for his first loss in eight games.
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Wild moved among NHL’s elite with 13-game point streak, but laid an egg in Calgary
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