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Wild
July 21, 2018
"I don't take many selfies, but I have to with this, right?" said Mark Bouchard of South Minneapolis before posing for a photo with the legendary trop

Wild signs Dumba to five-year, $30M contract

The Wild and defenseman Matt Dumba avoided arbitration, as the two sides agreed to a five-year, $30 million contract Saturday — just two days before a hearing was scheduled.
Wild
July 19, 2018
Former Avalanche assistant Army hired to coach Iowa Wild

Former Avalanche assistant Army hired to coach Iowa Wild

Tim Army replaces Derek Lalonde, who was hired as an assistant with the Lightning. He was head coach at Providence College from 2005-2011.
Wild
July 17, 2018
Minnesota Wild goalie Alex Stalock (32). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ March 25, 2018, St. Paul, MN, Xcel Energy Center, N

Bring it: Stalock welcomes challenge for Wild's back-up goalie spot

Alex Stalock finished last season as the Wild's backup goalie. But he'll battle with recently signed Andrew Hammond for the No. 2 spot behind Devan Dubnyk.
Wild
July 16, 2018
Minnesota Wild Ivan Lodnia (54). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ July 10, 2018, St. Paul, MN, Xcel Energy Center, NHL, Minne

Ivan Lodnia, an NHL hopeful since age 5, shows Wild his progress

Ivan Lodnia's audition at Wild camp is part of his journey to live an NHL dream that began before he started school.
Wild
July 16, 2018
Dmitry Sokolov

Wild prospect Dmitry Sokolov has a knack for the net

The Russian was fifth in the Ontario Hockey League last season with 96 points.
Wild
July 13, 2018

Iowa Wild coach leaves after being hired as Tampa Bay assistant

The Wild is on the lookout for a new coach for its minor league affiliate after Derek Lalonde was hired Thursday by the Lightning to be an assistant coach.
Wild
July 13, 2018
Minnesota Wild goalie Kaapo Kahkonen (94). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ July 10, 2018, St. Paul, MN, Xcel Energy Center,

Wild prospect Kahkonen ready to take on long odds as goalie

Finnish goalie Kaapo Kahkonen, picked 109th by Wild, is taking his next career steps. Kahkonen will make his pro debut in North America this fall in the Wild's pipeline
Gophers
July 12, 2018
Ronda (Curtin) Engelhardt starred for the Gophers and coach Breck School to the 1A hockey title in February.

Former U women's hockey star will share Whitecaps coaching duties

Ronda (Curtin) Engelhardt, the former head coach at Breck School, will coach the NWHL team along with Jack Brodt. Robb Stauber, head coach of the gold-medal winning U.S. women's team, said he "decided not to take the job."
Wild
July 11, 2018
Jason Zucker

Wild's Zucker responds to trade talk: 'I want to be here'

Despite being unsigned and mired in trade speculation, restricted free agent Jason Zucker continues to actively be involved with the Wild — a decision that underscores his desire to remain with the organization.
Wild
July 8, 2018
Winnipeg Jets' Matt Hendricks (15) works against San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, i

Hendricks comes home to play for Wild

Forward Matt Hendricks will likely fill a limited role with the Wild, but brings a veteran presence to the dressing room.
Wild
July 5, 2018
To keep getting an NHL paycheck, Minnesota native and new Wild player J.T. Brown "made sure that I did what I had to do."

New Wild player J.T. Brown knows who he is and who he isn't

The free-agent signee is a survivor in the NHL.
Wild
July 5, 2018
Minnesota Wild Jason Zucker (16) Matt Dumba (24). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - St. Paul, MN - January 9, 2018 - Xcel Energy Ce

Zucker, Dumba file for salary arbitration with Wild

The two can continue to negotiate with the Wild but, with a hearing set to be scheduled in Toronto between July 20 and Aug. 4, an arbitrator could issue a ruling if a deal isn't agreed upon beforehand.
Wild
July 4, 2018
Dallas Stars defenseman Greg Pateryn (29) handles the puck in front of Florida Panthers left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (11) during an NHL hockey game, T

Boudreau likes players Wild targeted in free agency

The team didn't make a big splash, settling instead for role players with size.
Wild
July 4, 2018
What's in a number? Why Parise's, Suter's Wild contracts are 13 years

What's in a number? Why Parise's, Suter's Wild contracts are 13 years

Six years ago, the Wild signed winger Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter to 13-year, $98 million contracts.
Wild
July 2, 2018
New players on the Wild after signing as free agents on Sunday include, clockwise from top left, Matt Hendricks (formerly with Winnipeg), J.T. Brown (

Wild stocks up on depth with one-day signing spree in NHL free agency

By adding seven players in all, Paul Fenton did what he set out to do.
Wild
July 2, 2018
Filip Johansson of Sweden slipped on a jersey after being selected by the Wild during the first round of the NHL draft in Dallas on June 22.

Wild to host development camp July 10-15 at Xcel Energy Center

A group of 43 players are expected to attend the Wild's development camp, including 20 Wild draft picks.
Wild
July 1, 2018
Andrew Hammond, who was in the Colorado organization last season, is vying to be the backup goalie for the Wild in 2018-19.

Meet the Wild's seven free-agent additions

A look a the team's many additions on Sunday.
Wild
July 1, 2018
Wild signs free agents Greg Pateryn, Eric Fehr, Matt Hendricks, J.T. Brown

Wild signs free agents Greg Pateryn, Eric Fehr, Matt Hendricks, J.T. Brown

The Wild hoped to improve its depth through the NHL's free agent signing period, and that's exactly what it accomplished Sunday.
Wild
July 1, 2018
Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu (9) watches left wing Zach Parise (11) slam into the boards as Dallas Stars defenseman Greg Pateryn (29) comes away

Wild hopes to improve depth through signing free agents

Team's big moves more likely to come from making trades later.
Wild
July 1, 2018
Wild Owner Craig Leipold, Ryan Suter and Zach Parise. The Minnesota Wild introduced Ryan Suter and Zach Parise at a press conference on Monday, July 9

Six years later, Wild still banking on returns with Zach Parise, Ryan Suter

It felt like Christmas in July in the summer of 2012 when the Wild revealed the two signings that would change the franchise's direction.