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
Joe O'Donnell named Wild radio voice; Kurtz will work fewer games
Bob Kurtz, the 74-year-old radio voice of the team since it started play, will call half of the home games this season. The Wild's national TV schedule was also announced.
Randball
Healthy Rossi is a huge deal for Wild
Marco Rossi, who will turn 20 in a week, has battled back from the lingering effects of COVID-19 and emerged "more mature," he said.
Wild
Parise, cut by Wild, lands with Islanders
After eight seasons in Minnesota, Zach Parise had his 13-year contract bought out this this summer.
Wild
St. Paul native Paul Holmgren elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
The rugged winger played for the Gophers and North Stars, and is well known for his association with the Flyers.
Wild
What do you think? Wild unveils Minneapolis-St. Paul jersey for Winter Classic
The New Year's Day game will match the Wild and the Blues at Target Field.
Wild
U opens Big Ten men's hockey vs. Notre Dame, closes with Wisconsin
The Big Ten schedule adds to nonconference games that include home-and-home series with two state rivals in October and Thanksgiving weekend in Grand Forks.
Wild
Wild adds veteran defenseman Jordie Benn on one-year deal
The 34-year-old brother of Dallas captain Jamie Benn will be entering his 11th NHL season.
Wild
Wild signs one of its first-round picks, defenseman Carson Lambos
The 18-year-old defenseman will likely play in the Western Hockey League this season.
Randball
Is there good news coming for fans trying to watch Bally Sports North?
After months of pessimistic reports on the impasse between Sinclair and several carriers, a report suggests there could be a deal ahead to pave the way for the return of regional sports networks to their lineups.
Wild
Wild signs restricted free agent Mason Shaw to two-year, two-way contract
Shaw was a fourth round draft choice in 2017 and played the past four seasons for the Iowa Wild.
Wild
Fiala signs one-year deal; Guerin says 'no rush or panic' on Kaprizov
Although the Wild "would have loved" to sign Kevin Fiala to a longer contract, GM Bill Guerin said it seemed like that result wasn't feasible for now.
Sports
Neal: With Nanne and the Espositos, let the old-time hockey stories flow
Tony Esposito was an NHL legend, and a lifelong friend of Former North Stars GM Lou Nanne
Sports
Bridgewater on his journey; Scoggins on Kaprizov's contract
Teddy Bridgewater is in town with the Denver Broncos, who have been practicing with the Vikings, Kirill Kaprizov has been in Russia, worrying Wild fans about his future. Also, questions from podcast listeners.
Wild
Scoggins: Curb your anxiety. Expect Kaprizov and the Wild to reach a deal
The situation is complicated, for sure, but the threat that Kirill Kaprizov will return to Russia to play hockey feels more like a bluff than a realistic option.
Randball
Rand: For the love of the Wild, just get Kaprizov signed already
The latest report about an eight-figure offer for the emerging Wild star to play a season in Russia is causing tension.
Sports
Patrick Reusse on MLB's desperation + Kirill Kaprizov tension builds
Michael Rand welcomes Patrick Reusse to talk about MLB's possible partnership with Barstool Sports and Kirill Kaprizov's reported offer to play in Russia.
Wild
Wild signs Bitten to one-year, two-way deal
Will Bitten, who was a restricted free agent, recorded seven goals and 12 assists in 31 games with Iowa last season.
Duluth
Hockey coach John Craig Arko, who made space for Minnesota's youngest players, dies at 79
He saw that Minnesota's most talented young players were missing out on elite playing opportunities in the offseason, so he co-founded the Minnesota Blades in 1989.
Wild
Moving on from Parise and Suter, Wild expecting 'seamless' transition
Half of the Wild's defense is new, and the forward lines are unclear. But coach Dean Evason isn't preparing to overhaul the team's style of play.
Wild
Wild coaches already contemplating lineups, even though roster still has holes
Wild coach Dean Evason believes prospects like Calen Addison, Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi will have an opportunity to audition for roster spots.
Browse Sports Sections
Around the NHL
- Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
- Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
- Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2
- Bobrovsky makes incredible save during Panthers-Lightning playoff game
- Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs
- Hyman gets 1st playoff hat trick, McDavid has 5 assists as Oilers beat Kings 7-4 in Game 1
- Vegas captain Stone scores quick in return and defending Cup champions open with 4-3 win at Dallas
- Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead
- Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece
- Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
Connect with Star Tribune Sports
Most Read
- Wild roster 2024-25: Who stays, who goes after playoff failure?
- Expect another year of roster troubles from the Wild. Here's why.
- Neal: Eulogy for a bad season. May the Wild's future come quickly.
- Mikko Koivu's No. 9 jersey will be first player number retired by Wild
- Scoggins: 'Wait one more year' can't be the Wild's plan. Thankfully, it isn't.
