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June 26, 2015
The Wild is expecting a better season in 2015-16 from center Mikko Koivu.

On eve of NHL draft, Wild appears in no hurry to deal

"I like our team," general manager Chuck Fletcher said on the eve of the first round of the draft. "We're not perfect, but I like our team."
Wild
June 26, 2015

Chart: Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel

Wild
June 26, 2015
Mikael Granlund signed a two-year, $6 million deal with the Wild on Wednesday.

Granlund's agent, Fletcher say sides aren't far apart in contrack talks

The Wild is trying to figure out a way to part with goalie Niklas Backstrom, who has one year left on his contract but can't be bought out without consent from him because he's hurt.
Wild
June 26, 2015
Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher

GM Fletcher not dealing second-round pick — so far

Chuck Fletcher is considering trading down from No. 20 on Friday night in order to "recoup" some of the picks he has traded.
Wild
June 26, 2015
Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk

Russo: Latest Dubnyk/Wild contract update

The Wild continues to remain hopeful it can strike a deal. Length of contract is more of a sticking point than money right now.
Wild
June 25, 2015
Wild
June 25, 2015
Minnesota Wild's Justin Fontaine, right, shoots as St. Louis Blues' Steve Ott, left, watches during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-

Minnesota Wild schedule released for next season

The NHL released the schedules for all 30 teams this morning
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.