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Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) looks on during the game between the Stars and the Wild in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Which recent departure will the Minnesota Wild miss most next season?

Reid Lemker

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Jul 12, 2026

Bill Guerin went from GM of the Year to 'loser' after one offseason move

Scott Rogust

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Jul 10, 2026

Wild had a very good reason to give Kirill Kaprizov his massive contract

Chris Schad

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Jul 8, 2026

Dylan Larkin saga could reach a conclusion before season

Scott Rogust

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Jul 8, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) and left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates a goal scored by Zuccarello 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

The Wild may have another reason why Mats Zuccarello had to go

Chris Schad

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Jul 7, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) reacts before the first overtime period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Griffin Hooper-Imagn Images

Leo Carlsson's offer sheet created another problem for the Wild's offseason

Chris Schad

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Jul 7, 2026

Oct 30, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Wild watch rival Stars get rejected by Zach Werenski

Scott Rogust

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Jul 2, 2026

Oct 19, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) in action against the Minnesota Wild in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports

Mats Zuccarello's new contract shows how bad the Wild wanted to move on

Chris Schad

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Jul 2, 2026

May 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) prepares to shoot the puck against the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Elliotte Friedman predicts what Quinn Hughes’ contract extension with Wild could look like

Scott Rogust

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Bobby Brink (10) controls the puck against the Dallas Stars in overtime at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Wild need Bobby Brink to be their next big bargain

Chris Schad

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 29, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) listens to the centerÕs instructions before a face-off against the New Jersey Devils in the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Wild's potential Mats Zuccarello replacement just became available in free agency

Chris Schad

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Jul 1, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates past Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) 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

Stars looking to go all out to spoil Wild’s offseason

Scott Rogust

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Jul 1, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) warms up before a game against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Wild fans shouldn't expect a Quinn Hughes extension announcement so soon

Scott Rogust

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Jul 1, 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

The Wild have a crisis brewing less than 24 hours before free agency

Chris Schad

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Bobby Brink (10) controls the puck against the Dallas Stars in overtime at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

The Wild are playing a dangerous game with Bobby Brink.

Reid Lemker

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Jun 30, 2026

Jan 11, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) warms up on the ice before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Bringing back Wild veteran won't solve looming need in free agency

Chris Schad

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) looks on during the game between the Stars and the Wild at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Vladimir Tarasenko's departure from the Minnesota Wild is all but confirmed

Chris Schad

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 11, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Mats Zuccarello's breakup with Wild could get uglier than anticipated

Chris Schad

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Jun 29, 2026

Dec 8, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Wild center Nico Sturm (78) moves the puck in the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

Wild’s costly free agent mistake is still haunting them one year later

Chris Schad

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 15, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) reacts to his teams loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs after the game at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Wild free agent appears to already have one foot out the door

Chris Schad

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Jun 20, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Nick Foligno (71) skates to the bench against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Nick Foligno undecided on future ahead of free agency

Scott Rogust

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Jun 17, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Nashville Predators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Wild could reignite rumors surrounding former All-Star during free agency

Chris Schad

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Jun 16, 2026

May 9, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) and Minnesota Wild center Michael McCarron (47) exchange words in the third period of game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Michael McCarron's new deal continues a controversial streak for Wild

Reid Lemker

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Jun 10, 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

Wild cross first item off Bill Guerin's big offseason to-do list

Chris Schad

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Jun 10, 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 and the Wild might have broken NHL free agency before it even started

Scott Rogust

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Jun 10, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild center Michael McCarron (47) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Wild at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Wild could replicate controversial deal to bring back Michael McCarron

Chris Schad

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Jun 9, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) looks on during the third period against the Minnesota Wild in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Wild villain could be on his way out of the Central Division this summer

Chris Schad

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Jun 3, 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

Chris Schad

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May 26, 2026

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