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Wild
June 25, 2015
High-scoring Russian Vladimir Tarasenko was selected 16th overall in the 2010 NHL draft, six spots after the Wild picked Mikael Granlund.

Wild may be more receptive to Russians in this draft

GM Chuck Fletcher admits he has been wary of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League pressuring its homegrown players into not signing or returning in the middle of their contracts.
Wild
June 25, 2015
Devan Dubnyk on Wednesday became the second Wild player to win the Masterton Trophy, joining fellow goalie Josh Harding (2013).

Dubnyk's wild year continues with winning the Masterton Trophy

The goalie, who was the key factor in the Wild's second-half run that resulted in a playoff berth, was honored for his perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Wild
June 24, 2015

NHL awards winners

A look at the awards the NHL handed out Wednesday night in Las Vegas:
Wild
June 24, 2015

NHL draft at a glance

A look at the event in Sunrise, Fla.:
Wild
June 24, 2015
Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk talked to reporters after he was named the 2015 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.

Devan Dubnyk's special night capped by Masterton win

The Wild goalie became the second Wild player in history to win the award named after the former North Star, Bill Masterton.
Wild
June 24, 2015
Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk

Wild's Dubnyk wins Masterton Trophy

The goalie, who was the key factor in the Wild's second-half run that resulted in a playoff berth, was honored for his perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Wild
June 24, 2015

NHL expansion process beginning; 3-on-3 overtime, coach's challenge approved

The league introduced several rule changes today and officially paved the way for future expansion.
Wild
June 24, 2015

Live blog replay: WIld drops season opener to Blues

Follow along during the season-opener from St. Louis between the Wild and Blues. We'll have Twitter updates from @Russostrib and more from social media.
Wild
June 24, 2015
Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk

Dubnyk wants resolution with Wild before free agency

The season-saving goalie is hopeful that he and the Wild can reach a contract resolution.
Wild
June 24, 2015
Portrait of former Burnsville hockey player Brock Boeser is projected to go in the first round of the NHL draft Sunday June 7, 2015 in Burnsville, MN.

Life has tested Burnsville's Boeser, a likely NHL first-round pick

Brock Boeser is poised to become an NHL first-round pick while enduring more than any teenager should have to go through. Now it's his turn for some good news.
Wild
June 24, 2015

Wild to open Oct. 8 at Colorado; first home game Oct. 10

St. Louis will be the opponent in the home opener.
Wild
June 24, 2015

NHL draft order of selection, top prospects

The Wild have the 20th overall pick in the first round of the NHL draft.
Wild
June 24, 2015

Chart: Who are the top Minnesota prospects in the NHL draft?

Here's the players with local ties hoping to be selected in the NHL draft.
Wild
June 24, 2015

Chart: NHL draft

The NHL draft will be held Friday and Saturday.
Wild
June 23, 2015
Wild GM Chuck Fletcher, right, with team owner Craig Leipold at the 2011 NHL draft.

GM Fletcher expects no major draft-day moves for the Wild, yet

The quality and quantity of depth in the first round of this year's NHL draft is so good the Wild is confident it will get a top player whether it selects at No. 20 or trades down.
Wild
June 23, 2015
Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk

Dubnyk, Fletcher have 'good conversation' in Las Vegas

The Wild's unsigned goalie met with GM Chuck Fletcher in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning, and Dubnyk remains hopeful a new contract can be struck.
Wild
June 22, 2015
Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher

Wild updates: Trades, goaltending, Mike Reilly and more

The Wild held its annual draft media luncheon today, so here are some Wild updates:
Wild
June 22, 2015
Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom

Russo: Wild won't get cap relief for buying out Backstrom

There has been a lot of confusion as to whether the Wild would receive a cap benefit even if it finds a way to buy out goalie Niklas Backstrom. The answer is no.
Wild
June 20, 2015
Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40 ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com, May 5, 2015, St. Paul, MN, Xcel Energy Center, NHL, Minnesota Wild

Wild's negotiations with Dubnyk should heat up

With July 1 NHL free agency on horizon, Wild GM Chuck Fletcher sees next week as prime time.
Wild
June 19, 2015
Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Cooke (24) has been placed on waivers.

Wild puts Cooke on waivers; Dubnyk talks await

The Wild has decided to put Matt Coke on waivers, and GM Chuck Fletch­er plans to meet face-to-face with goalie Devan Dubnyk on Tues­day in Las Vegas.