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Wild
July 1, 2017
Minnesota Wild center Mikael Granlund (64) is shoved by New Jersey Devils defenseman Kyle Quincey (22) as he screens goalie Cory Schneider just as an

Wild addresses depth, signs seven on Day 1 of free agency

Veteran defenseman Kyle Quincey was the top signing Saturday, inking a one-year, $1.25 million deal. The Wild signed six others but talks with Matt Cullen haven't led to deal.
Wild
July 1, 2017
A look at Wild's six players signed to two-way deals on Saturday

A look at Wild's six players signed to two-way deals on Saturday

Former Gophers player Kyle Rau was among the players to sign a two-way contract, which pay each $700,000 if they're in the NHL
Wild
July 1, 2017

Updated 2017-18 Wild depth chart

Here's the latest depth chart after the Wild's seven signings Saturday.
Wild
July 1, 2017
Minnesota Wild center Mikael Granlund (64) is shoved by New Jersey Devils defenseman Kyle Quincey (22) as he screens goalie Cory Schneider just as an

Wild signs veteran defenseman Kyle Quincey, 6 others to 2-way contracts

Free agency has begun in the NHL, and the Wild has signed a bunch of players to two-way contracts.
Wild
July 1, 2017

Updated 2017-18 Wild depth chart

Here's the Wild's depth chart heading into the opening of free agency today
Wild
June 30, 2017
FILE - In this March 31, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) controls the puck as he skates past New York Rangers right wing

Is Matt Cullen on Wild's free agency wish list?

Stanley Cup-winning center could be biggest move team makes on first day of wheeling and dealing.
Wild
June 30, 2017
Jason Pominville (left) and Marco Scandella were traded by the Wild to Buffalo. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Wild frees up 'valuable cap space' shipping Pominville, Scandella to Buffalo

The Wild made a big move Friday, trading Jason Pominville and Marco Scandella to Buffalo in exchange for Tyler Ennis and Marcus Foligno.
Wild
June 30, 2017

NHL free agency details

The fun (officially) begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Wild
June 27, 2017
An official pulled Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16) away from a scuffle as Zucker trash talked Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) after th

Vegas-raised Zucker has high hopes for NHL in town where he grew up

As much as Jason Zucker tries to dodge the Vegas strip, he'll have no choice next March 16 when the Wild's scheduled to play its first-ever game against the expansion Golden Knights
Wild
June 27, 2017

Wild 2017-18 Depth Chart

With free agency approaching, here is a look at next season's Wild (as of now)
Wild
June 27, 2017
If the Wild can work out a deal for defenseman Marco Scandella, it would free up money for the team to be more aggressive in its quest for free agents

As Wild turns to free agency, don't count out a significant trade

All the team's activities Monday indicate a trade could be around the corner. Some kind of deal is needed in order for the Wild to free up salary cap money for free agency.
Wild
June 26, 2017

Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2017

A look at the seven who will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 20 in Toronto:
Wild
June 26, 2017
The Wild has re-signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a two-year, $1.45 million deal. It's a one-way deal, meaning he'd have an inside track toward mak

Wild re-signs Olofsson, cuts Folin

There is some news with a couple Wild defensemen today. But they aren't the big names who were in the news last week.
Wild
June 25, 2017

Bob Woods announced as new Wild assistant coach

Head coach Bruce Boudreau and Woods will coach together for the fourth time.
Wild
June 25, 2017

Wild 2017 draft selections

A look at the players selected Saturday by the Wild:
Wild
June 24, 2017
Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau

Wild and coach Bruce Boudreau endure a quiet two days of NHL draft

No draft-day blockbuster, so Wild accepts status quo.
Wild
June 24, 2017
News updates and more: A look at Day 2 of the NHL draft here

News updates and more: A look at Day 2 of the NHL draft here

Rounds 2 through 7 of the NHL took place Saturday. Here's a guide to the picks, player rankings, trades and more.
Wild
June 24, 2017
Goalie Jake Oettinger, center, a Lakeville native, wore a Dallas Stars jersey after being selected by the team during the first round of the NHL draft

Minnesotans selected in the NHL draft

Seventeen players from the state were chosen.
Wild
June 24, 2017
Wild goes for as much skill as possible on Day 2 of the NHL draft

Wild goes for as much skill as possible on Day 2 of the NHL draft

The Wild has gotten to work on Day 2 after not having a first-round pick Friday.
Wild
June 24, 2017
Casey Mittelstadt, left, shakes hands with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the NHL hock

North stars: 3 from Minn. go in NHL draft's 1st round

While it may have been an uneventful day for the Wild, it wasn't for Minnesotans Casey Mittelstadt, Ryan Poehling and Jake Oettinger. Mittelstadt, the Minnesota Mr. Hockey from Eden Prairie, was drafted eighth by the Buffalo Sabres. And then Lakeville pals Poehling and Oettinger went back-to-back late in the first round.