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Wild
July 13, 2017
Magical run continues as Jake Guentzel brings Stanley Cup to Woodbury

Magical run continues as Jake Guentzel brings Stanley Cup to Woodbury

The earliest-arriving fan drove from Duluth and got to Woodbury at midnight — 13 hours early — to be first in line to get a picture with Guentzel.
Wild
July 13, 2017
The intersection of Malcolm Gladwell, the Wild and the NHL draft

The intersection of Malcolm Gladwell, the Wild and the NHL draft

In last month's NHL draft, the Wild spent two of their top picks on players who were among the youngest eligible to be taken. It wasn't just a random move.
Polls
July 13, 2017
New Twins radio announcer Cory Provus

Poll: Who is the best Twin Cities pro team radio play-by-play announcer?

East Metro
July 12, 2017
Jake Guentzel skated with the Stanley Cup soon after the Penguins won the NHL championship.

Hill-Murray's Guentzel bringing Stanley Cup to hometown Woodbury

Hill-Murray alumnus Jake Guentzel, the Pittsburgh Penguins rookie who helped his team win the NHL championship last month, is brining the Stanley Cup to town for a day.
Wild
July 12, 2017
On the Wild: Russo's offseason primer and current depth chart

On the Wild: Russo's offseason primer and current depth chart

Hockey writer Michael Russo is leaving town for a few weeks, so here's a look ahead at some things that may happen as well as a current look at the Wild roster.
Wild
July 12, 2017
Marco Scandella says he was mentally prepared to be traded by the Wild after seven seasons with them.

Scandella 'all ears' as he heads to Buffalo and coach Housley

Marco Scandella, the second-longest tenured Wild player until being traded, said he's looking forward to playing for Hall of Fame defenseman Phil Housley in Buffalo.
Wild
July 11, 2017
Scandella lauds Minnesota, says 'I understand why the trade happened'

Scandella lauds Minnesota, says 'I understand why the trade happened'

Former Wild defenseman Marco Scandella says he'll cherish his time in Minnesota, but is excited about the new chapter about to begin with the Buffalo Sabres.
Wild
July 10, 2017
Mikael Granlund, right, celebrates a goal with Nino Neiderreiter last season. Their contracts will determine other moves that Wild general manager Chu

Wild turning attention to signing restricted free agents Granlund, Neiderreiter

Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter, both coming off career years, have filed for salary arbitration. Their salaries will have an impact on other moves the Wild can make.
Wild
July 10, 2017
Wild prospect Jordan Greenway

Wild prospect Greenway returning to Boston U rather than turning pro

Greenway hopes to lead the Terriers to a national championship and represent the United States in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Wild
July 7, 2017
Russia's Kirill Kaprizov skates past Slovakia's Boris Sadecky during the third period of a world junior championship hockey game in Toronto on Saturda

Russian team official on Wild's Kaprizov: 'He will stay in Russia for next 3 years'

The three-year delay is a big blow to the Wild's prospect pool.
Wild
July 6, 2017
Jake Guentzel f is pursued in the corner by the Wild's Erik Haula during Da Beauty League action last season. Photo courtesy of Da Beauty League

Get ready, hockey fans: Da Beauty League returns to Edina

The 4-on-4 league full of local NHL stars and elite amateurs begins Wednesday with all eyes set on the John Scott Cup.
Polls
July 6, 2017
Jason Pominville (left) and Marco Scandella were traded by the Wild to Buffalo. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Poll: Which of the recent trades do you like more?

Wild
July 5, 2017
Wild's Mikael Granlund files for arbitration

Wild's Mikael Granlund files for arbitration

One day after Nino Niederreiter filed, the Wild's leading scorer of last season did the same.
Wild
July 4, 2017
Minnesota Wild's Nino Niederreiter, of Switzerland, looks to pass as St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Sobotka, left, of the Czech Republic, defends during th

Sources: Wild's Niederreiter files for arbitration

Wild winger Nino Niederreiter, 24, has hit the 20-goal milestone the past three seasons. He scored a career-high 25 goals and 57 points last season.
Wild
July 3, 2017
Zach Parise would like to put his late father J.P.’s advice to work in Game 4 on Wednesday night. “We can’t force a Game 7 tomorr

The Wild isn't getting any better, but is that still good enough?

Having a lot of players you want to keep is not necessarily a bad problem to have. It's just a condition that leads to a bit of inertia.
Wild
July 3, 2017
The Wild re-signed restricted free-agent offensive defenseman Mike Reilly to a two-year, $1.45 million contract Monday.

Wild re-signs defenseman Reilly

The Minnesota resident has a great chance at making next season's club.
Wild
July 3, 2017

Wild development camp will feature two open scrimmages, block party

Camp runs July 8-13 with open scrimmages July 11 and 13.
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.