Minnesota Wild

Complete coverage of the Minnesota Wild and the NHL featuring players Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Latest MN Wild scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Wild
July 6, 2019
With San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) checking him from behind, Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16) lined up a first period shot.

Projected Wild depth chart

Some possibilities for how lines and defensive pairings will shape up this season.
Wild
July 4, 2019
Mats Zuccarello

Zuccarello: Wild was a team that 'wanted me the most'

A self-described "hockey nerd" new Wild forward Mats Zuccarello made it clear he felt coveted — a message the team was able to convey during the interview period leading up to the start of NHL free agency.
Wild
July 1, 2019
Ryan Hartman, know as a gritty agitator, spent the final weeks of last season with the Flyers following a trade, then was dealt to Dallas before signi

Hartman goes from Flyers to Stars to Wild in matter of days

The Wild see Hartman as someone who is hard to play against, can make life difficult on the opponent and skates as an agitator with the ability to draw penalties and swing momentum.
Wild
July 1, 2019

NHL free agent deals so far

Here's a wrapup of the deals that went down in the opening days of NHL free agency:
Wild
July 1, 2019
The Dallas Stars' Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrates his first-period goal against the St. Louis Blues' David Perron (57) during Game 7 of the Western Co

Wild adds Zuccarello, Hartman in free agency

The well-traveled right wingers have combined for 756 NHL games.
Wild
July 1, 2019
The new bosses of the Timberwolves and Wild -- Gersson Rosas, left, and Paul Fenton -- weren't able to make much of an impact in the opening days of N

Scoggins: New Wolves, Wild bosses miss out on free-agency prizes

Welcome to Minnesota, Gersson Rosas and Paul Fenton. The start of free agency for the NBA and NHL left fans of the two local teams feeling a mixture of disappointment and anger. Perhaps some resignation, too.
Wild
July 1, 2019

Meet new Wild forward Mats Zuccarello

Find out a little more about the Norwegian-born right wing.
Wild
July 1, 2019
Phil Kessel

Coyotes get Kessel from Penguins

The former Gophers player and a Wisconsin native, had 27 goals and 55 assists last season, his fourth with the Penguins
Gophers
June 30, 2019
Minnesota State Mankato head coach Mike Hastings talks with his players during the third period of the WCHA Final Five college championship hockey gam

Seven schools, including Mankato, Bemidji State, begin process of leaving WCHA

The three current members of the WCHA men's league that aren't involved in the move are the ones that are the furthest away from the Minnesota-based conference — Alabama Huntsville, Alaska and Alaska Anchorage.
Wild
June 29, 2019
San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of Game 7 of an NHL hoc

Wild could be in the free agency mix for Pavelski

The San Jose captain and proven scorer is likely to leave the Sharks for greener pastures.
Wild
June 28, 2019

Possible targets for Wild in NHL free agency

A look at five players the Wild could target this offseason.
Wild
June 28, 2019
Zach Parise (11) celebrated with teammates after scroring his second goal of the first period. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ¥ cgonzalez@startribune.com &#xd

Wild's schedule announced, season opens with three-game road trip

The Wild plays three games on the road before its home opener against Pittsburgh and then goes back on the road for three more games.
Wild
June 28, 2019
Marshall Warren, left, and Matt Boldy were constant companions at the Wild's development camp Tuesday.

Buddy system: Prospects Boldy, Warren help each other on, off the ice

After meeting for the first time when they were eight years old, Matt Boldy and Marshall Warren have been teammates for years. forging a bond that goes well beyond the ice.
Wild
June 28, 2019
Filip Johansson

Johansson hopes to live up to billing as Wild's top 2018 draft pick

Defenseman Filip Johansson is aware of the pressure he inherited once he became the Wild's first-round draft pick in 2018.
Wild
June 28, 2019
Winnipeg Jets' Jacob Trouba (8) can't stop Minnesota Wild's Matt Hendricks (15) as he skates past during first period NHL action in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Decade-plus as NHL player prepared Hendricks for new role with Wild

Matt Hendricks joined the Wild as its assistant director of player development earlier this week — a role that enables him to stay connected to the game he loves while being home with his family.
Wild
June 28, 2019
Former Gophers goalie Mat Robson made a save during the Wild's development camp on Tuesday.

Three former Gophers trying to make their mark in Wild's development camp

Forward Tyler Sheehy, goalie Mat Robson and defenseman Jack Sadek are learning on the fly while beginning their pro careers.
Wild
June 26, 2019
Minnetonka and Andover battled during subzero temperatures during the 2019 Hockey Day Minnesota in Bemidji.

Hockey Day Minnesota coming to Minneapolis on Jan. 18

The three-day outdoor event at Parade Stadium will feature the Minneapolis boys' and girls' teams, plus a Gophers women's game and an NHL alumni contest.
Wild
June 25, 2019
Joel Eriksson Ek was among the restricted free agent forwards who secured qualifying offers from the Wild.

Aberg cut loose as Wild makes qualifying offers to seven players

Left winger Pontus Aberg, acquired from Anaheim in a midseason trade, was let go, along with three minor leaguers. Restricted free agents retained by the team include Joel Eriksson Ek, Ryan Donato and Kevin Fiala.
Wild
June 25, 2019
Brad Hunt (77) and Vince Dunn (29) fought for the puck in the first period. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – St. Paul, MN

Wild re-signs defenseman Hunt for two years, $1.4 million

The former Bemidji State standout was picked up from Vegas during last season.
Wild
June 24, 2019
Solid drafts by Wild and Wolves reflected by national grades

Solid drafts by Wild and Wolves reflected by national grades

Among the fan bases of the Wild and Wolves, it seems fashionable right now to believe one can do nothing right and one can do nothing wrong.