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Chris Schad

Joined: May 8, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) comes off the ice after the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Wild might be preparing to make a Brady Tkachuk-sized mistake this offseason

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May 28, 2026

May 11, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) looks on during the first period in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Here's what a Jesper Wallstedt trade package might look like

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May 28, 2026

Sep 25, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Danila Yurov (22) prepares for a face-off against the Dallas Stars in the third period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Wild might be forced to trade a promising young prospect this offseason

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May 27, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt (30) looks on in between plays in the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

Jesper Wallstedt's future with the Wild has already taken a turn

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May 27, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Evgeni Malkin just threw a wrench in the Wild's free agency plan

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May 26, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

A major Wild trade target could become available very soon

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May 26, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates against the Dallas Stars in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Wild could reap hidden benefit from a Quinn Hughes extension

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May 23, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Wild's free agent backup plan may have been foiled by Sidney Crosby

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May 22, 2026

Mar 29, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes watches play against the New Jersey Devils in the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Wild appear ready to move on from at least one veteran defenseman

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May 21, 2026

May 13, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) warms up before game five against the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Wild blowing it in Game 5 against Avs hurts even more now

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May 21, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Wild just got floated as a potential landing spot for a Connor McDavid trade

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May 21, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) looks on during the game between the Stars and the Wild in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Elliotte Friedman drops the first Jesper Wallstedt trade rumor of the offseason

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May 20, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates against the Dallas Stars in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

NHL insider leaves another breadcrumb toward Quinn Hughes staying with Wild

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May 20, 2026

Sep 26, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote on the bench against the Seattle Kraken in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Adam Foote's firing brings golden opportunity for former Wild prospects

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May 20, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild general manger Bill Guerin addresses the media about acquiring defensemen Quinn Hughes via trade from the Vancouver Canucks before a game against the Ottawa Senators at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Bill Guerin paid heartfelt tribute to Jessi Pierce during Wild season-end interview

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May 19, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) reacts after Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (not pictured) scores against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Unexpected Filip Gustavsson update just threw a wrench in Bill Guerin's offseason agenda

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May 19, 2026

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