Author: Mikki Tuohy
BREAKING: Minnesota Wild Re-Sign Brock Faber
- Mikki Tuohy
- July 29, 2024
It hasn’t been a secret that the Minnesota Wild would be re-signing Minnesota native Brock Faber to a mega contract extension this summer, which is the first chance they’ve been able to as his current ELC contract doesn’t expire until after the 2024-25 season. And today, they finally announced the new contract. After an amazing […]
Read MoreThe First Boring Summer for the Minnesota Wild
- Mikki Tuohy
- July 20, 2024
I was just sitting here thinking about how boring this summer has been for the Minnesota Wild. Of course, the lack of an off-season contributed to that, but there was something I couldn’t quite put my finger on until today. The past three summers (at least!) have been a little bit TOO exciting surrounding the […]
Read MoreWild Add More Depth Veterans in Iowa
- Mikki Tuohy
- July 1, 2024
After signing Yakov Trenin to a contract with term and bringing in two depth pieces, the Minnesota Wild have signed six more veteran players to help the Iowa Wild. The AHL team struggled last year when their team was stripped of veteran players because of injuries in Minnesota. The young players need mentors and this […]
Read MoreBREAKING: Minnesota Wild Re-Sign Defenseman
- Mikki Tuohy
- July 1, 2024
In a long-awaited contract extension, the Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Jake Middleton to another four years with the team. With a $4.35 million yearly cap hit, Middleton forms part of the long-term defensive core for Minnesota. Middleton was traded to Minnesota at the 2022 Trade Deadline by the San Jose Sharks. After the 2022 […]
Read MoreWild Sign 2-Way Contracts for Veteran Presence in Iowa
- Mikki Tuohy
- July 1, 2024
Last season, the Iowa Wild struggled as their veterans were continually pulled up to Minnesota to fill the significant holes due to injury. One priority of Bill Guerin’s on Free Agency Day is to beef up Iowa’s lineup with veteran players who are also able to be pulled up to Minnesota if necessary. Travis Boyd, […]
Read MoreMinnesota Wild Hire Assistant Coach And Other Staff
- Mikki Tuohy
- July 1, 2024
After parting ways with longtime Wild Assistant Coach Darby Hendrickson, the Wild announced today that they have hired Jack Capuano to take his place behind the bench. Capuano previously spent five seasons as Assistant Coach with the Ottawa Senators. Before that, he also worked with the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders. During his […]
Read MoreBrandon Duhaime Lands with the Washington Capitals
- Mikki Tuohy
- July 1, 2024
The Washington Capitals announced that they have signed forward Brandon Duhaime as an unrestricted free agency. Duhaime is a hard-nosed fourth-line winger who isn’t afraid to drop the gloves. With a physical presence and a good piece for the penalty kill, Duhaime brings a grinding style along with a fun personality off of the ice. […]
Read MoreBREAKING: MN Wild Sign Yakov Trenin
- Mikki Tuohy
- July 1, 2024
The Minnesota Wild announced that they have signed center Yakov Trenin to a four-year contract with a $3.5 million yearly cap hit. The Wild have been looking for a way to build up their middle six after a disappointing showing last season, specifically by Freddy Gaudreau and Marcus Johansson. After trading away most of the […]
Read MoreBREAKING: Wild Trade Lettieri to Boston for Lauko
- Mikki Tuohy
- June 29, 2024
While on the clock with pick 110 of the 2024 NHL Draft, the Minnesota Wild traded their 4th round pick along with forward Vinni Lettieri to the Boston Bruins for 4th round pick 122 and forward Jakub Lauko. In another seemingly one for one trade, Minnesota GM Bill Guerin seems to be looking for players […]
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