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Wild
July 26, 2016
Casey Mittelstadt

NHL's top draft prospects report flooded with Minnesota preps

Casey Mittelstadt of Eden Prairie and Scott Reedy of Prior Lake are among the 22 skaters from Minnesota on the NHL's annual draft watch list.
Wild
July 25, 2016
Wild center Jordan Schroeder

Things settle down: Wild re-signs Jordan Schroeder

Things got contentious last week when the Wild, for no other purpose, placed Schroeder on waivers to strengthen its case that he didn't deserve a one-way contract.
Wild
July 21, 2016

Wild national broadcast schedule announced

Twelve Wild games will be broadcast on NBC or NBC Sports Network.
Wild
July 21, 2016
Jason Zucker and his young friend Tucker Helstrom, who died earlier this month.

'Shoot more!' Jason Zucker won't let himself forget young Tucker's advice

Jason Zucker and Jared Spurgeon had the option to pick the fifth floor or the sixth floor during a hospital visit last year. They made a choice that had a lasting impact.
Wild
July 19, 2016
Minnesota Wild center Jordan Schroeder

Wild proving point to Schroeder, who clears waivers again

In a move to strengthen a potential arbitration case, the Wild placed the right wing on waivers eight days before his hearing
Wild
July 16, 2016
Quinnipiac's Sam Anas (7) celebrates his goal against UMass Lowell during the second period of the NCAA men's East Regional championship hockey game o

Free agent Anas making impression in Wild camp with scoring touch

Anas is a college free agent out of Quinnipiac, along with 2014 and 2015 first-round picks Alex Tuch and Joel Eriksson Ek. The trio combined for two goals in Thursday's scrimmage and flashed a lot of skill.
Wild
July 15, 2016
Minnesota Wild prospect Joel Eriksson Ek

Wild scrimmage update; Fletcher on assorted team business

The Wild held a scrimmage Thursday, and afterward, the Wild GM discussed his team, including 2015 first-round draft pick Joel Eriksson Ek.
Wild
July 14, 2016
Mario Lucia

Wild prospect, Notre Dame grad Mario Lucia shifting focus to pro career

Lucia completed his degree at Notre Dame in May and is now fully committed to his professional career in the Wild organization.
Wild
July 14, 2016
Luke Kunin, center.

Wild's top pick out to win fans over (despite Badgers roots)

"From the University of Wisconsin …," echoed throughout the X when Luke Kunin was taken in the NHL draft. The crowd didn't exactly go wild.
Wild
July 13, 2016

Wild development camp scrimmages

Two scrimmages are free and open to the public at Xcel Energy Center. The first is 2:30 p.m. Thursday
Eat & Drink
July 13, 2016
Herb Brooks, when he coached Team USA in 2002.

Wild to open restaurant named Herbie's on the Park in St. Paul

Look for Herbie's on the Park, overlooking Rice Park, in the fall.
Politics
July 12, 2016
State Sen. Jim Metzen, DFL-South St. Paul, shown in 2013, disclosed last year that he was receiving treatment for lung cancer.

Jim Metzen, longtime South St. Paul state senator, dies at 72

The DFLer, a lifelong hockey booster, called a true friend.
Wild
July 11, 2016
Eric Staal, a longtime member of the Carolina Hurricanes, signed a three-year free-agent deal with the Wild in July.

Sunday Q&A: Eric Staal, Wild center

The Wild signed center Eric Staal to a three-year, $10.5 million contract when free agency opened earlier this month
Wild
July 11, 2016
The Wild's Zach Parise is one of several top NHL players helping form a new 4-on-4 summer hockey league playing Tuesday and Thursday nights at Braemar

Minnesota-based NHLers start 4-on-4 summer league in Edina

Several NHL stars, including Zach Parise, Dustin Byfuglien and Nick Bjugstad, have joined 'Da Beauty League.'
July 6, 2016
Eric Staal, right, while still with Carolina.

Don't worry, Wild fans: Eric Staal is not Thomas Vanek or Dany Heatley

The natural inclination is to look at the Wild's signing of Eric Staal, who will turn 32 soon after the start of the upcoming season, and make comparisons to Dany Heatley and Thomas Vanek.
Wild
July 6, 2016

Wild announces 2 development camp scrimmages open to public

The Wild's prospects arrive in Minnesota next week for a weeklong camp
Wild
July 6, 2016

Updated 2016-17 Wild Depth Chart

After Tuesday's Darcy Kuemper signing, here's a look at the Wild and its available cap space.
Wild
July 5, 2016
A Saturday matinee might mean an opportunity to play again for Darcy Kuemper, who lost to the Canucks in his last start.

Wild re-signs Darcy Kuemper; Jordan Schroeder files for arbitration

The Wild avoided arbitration with its backup goalie.
Wild
July 2, 2016
Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal (12) celebrates his hat trick goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday,

Wild hoping Eric Staal won't be another proven scorer who flames out

What seems like Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher's never-ending quest to find offensive players landed at the feet of Eric Staal during the first day of NHL free agency Friday.
Wild
July 2, 2016
New York Rangers center Eric Staal (12) sits on the bench during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 3,

Wild signs Eric Staal to potentially center Zach Parise's line

Wild forgoes free-agent binge bidding, acquires center by offering ideal opportunity