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Wild
July 13, 2016

Wild development camp scrimmages

Two scrimmages are free and open to the public at Xcel Energy Center. The first is 2:30 p.m. Thursday
Eat & Drink
July 13, 2016
Herb Brooks, when he coached Team USA in 2002.

Wild to open restaurant named Herbie's on the Park in St. Paul

Look for Herbie's on the Park, overlooking Rice Park, in the fall.
Politics
July 12, 2016
State Sen. Jim Metzen, DFL-South St. Paul, shown in 2013, disclosed last year that he was receiving treatment for lung cancer.

Jim Metzen, longtime South St. Paul state senator, dies at 72

The DFLer, a lifelong hockey booster, called a true friend.
Wild
July 11, 2016
Eric Staal, a longtime member of the Carolina Hurricanes, signed a three-year free-agent deal with the Wild in July.

Sunday Q&A: Eric Staal, Wild center

The Wild signed center Eric Staal to a three-year, $10.5 million contract when free agency opened earlier this month
Wild
July 11, 2016
The Wild's Zach Parise is one of several top NHL players helping form a new 4-on-4 summer hockey league playing Tuesday and Thursday nights at Braemar

Minnesota-based NHLers start 4-on-4 summer league in Edina

Several NHL stars, including Zach Parise, Dustin Byfuglien and Nick Bjugstad, have joined 'Da Beauty League.'
July 6, 2016
Eric Staal, right, while still with Carolina.

Don't worry, Wild fans: Eric Staal is not Thomas Vanek or Dany Heatley

The natural inclination is to look at the Wild's signing of Eric Staal, who will turn 32 soon after the start of the upcoming season, and make comparisons to Dany Heatley and Thomas Vanek.
Wild
July 6, 2016

Wild announces 2 development camp scrimmages open to public

The Wild's prospects arrive in Minnesota next week for a weeklong camp
Wild
July 6, 2016

Updated 2016-17 Wild Depth Chart

After Tuesday's Darcy Kuemper signing, here's a look at the Wild and its available cap space.
Wild
July 5, 2016
A Saturday matinee might mean an opportunity to play again for Darcy Kuemper, who lost to the Canucks in his last start.

Wild re-signs Darcy Kuemper; Jordan Schroeder files for arbitration

The Wild avoided arbitration with its backup goalie.
Wild
July 2, 2016
Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal (12) celebrates his hat trick goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday,

Wild hoping Eric Staal won't be another proven scorer who flames out

What seems like Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher's never-ending quest to find offensive players landed at the feet of Eric Staal during the first day of NHL free agency Friday.
Wild
July 2, 2016
New York Rangers center Eric Staal (12) sits on the bench during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 3,

Wild signs Eric Staal to potentially center Zach Parise's line

Wild forgoes free-agent binge bidding, acquires center by offering ideal opportunity
Wild
July 2, 2016

Breaking down the Wild depth chart as free agency advances

Two days into free agency, here's what the Wild depth chart looks like, with General Manager Chuck Fletcher indicating the team isn't finished making moves.
Wild
July 2, 2016

New Wild faces

A quick look at the players the Wild added on Friday.
Wild
July 1, 2016
Blues captain David Backes is believed to have had talks with the Wild.

Notable NHL free-agent signings

A review of where free agents with Minnesota ties have signed.
Wild
July 1, 2016
Chris Stewart

Chris Stewart reunited with Wild and most recent coach

Chris Stewart, known for keeping the dressing room light even though his game is far from light, has returned to the Wild.
Wild
July 1, 2016

Updated 2016-17 Wild Depth Chart

Here's a look at the updated depth chart after today's Wild signings
Wild
July 1, 2016
Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal (12)

Wild signs center Eric Staal, right wing Chris Stewart, goalie Alex Stalock

The Wild struck out on David Backes and Kyle Okposo. But the team signed former Carolina captain Eric Staal, is bringing back winger Chris Stewart and reached a deal with goalie Alex Stalock.
Wild
July 1, 2016
David Backes (42)

NHL update: Wild talking to reps for Backes and Staal among others

The Wild and Boston Bruins are two of the teams hot after Backes. It could come down to dollars, cents and term and/or where the former Spring Lake Park sees the best fit.
Wild
July 1, 2016
Forward Tyler Graovac (left), whom the Wild re-signed Thursday, has an inside track to make the team for a second year in a row because for the first

Wild re-signs Tyler Graovac, Zac Dalpe; Alex Stalock likely goalie candidate

The Wild inked a couple more players.
Wild
July 1, 2016
Blues captain David Backes is believed to have had talks with the Wild.

NHL's Minnesota talent tempting but pricey for Wild

With only $12 million in cap space and a handful of forward holes to fill, there's a chance two of the top free agents from the state could be too costly.