Minnesota Wild
Marcus Foligno Re-Signed by the MN Wild
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 29, 2023
In a quick turn-around from re-signing Mats Zuccarello this morning, the Minnesota Wild announced that they were extending Marcus Foligno’s contract for another four years. The contract has a $4 million average annual value and extends Foligno, 32, through the 2027-28 season. The contract has a no-move clause for the first two years and a […]
Read MoreMats Zuccarello Re-Signed by the Wild
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 29, 2023
The Minnesota Wild announced today that right winger Mats Zuccarello,36, has signed a two-year contract extension. His new contract is valued at $8.25 million with a $4.125 average annual value. This extension brings him through the 2025-26 season. It also includes a no-move clause for both years. Zuccarello has been a staple on the top line […]
Read MoreThe Five Biggest Questions for the Minnesota Wild Regular Season
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 29, 2023
For the past two seasons, the Minnesota Wild have failed to make it out of the first round of the playoffs despite a talented lineup of players. As the 2023-24 season gets ever closer, here are the five biggest questions the Wild will need to answer. When will Marco Rossi get top-line minutes? The topic […]
Read MoreThree Takeaways from the First Wild Preseason Game
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 25, 2023
The Minnesota Wild won their first preseason game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, 9/24. With a final score of 4-3, this game was a fight to the finish. A running theme throughout the game was how many penalties were called. Most of the fourteen penalties were called during the front half of the game. […]
Read MoreOPINION: Minnesota Wild Alternate Jerseys Are Okay
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 24, 2023
The Minnesota Wild revealed their new alternate jersey yesterday, and, as was heavily speculated, they are based on old North Stars jerseys. While getting jerseys with a new color scheme is fun, they’ve been heavily panned by fans who want to cut ties with the North Stars past. So how are the jerseys? The Good […]
Read MorePedigree and Prospects: MN Wild Training Camp Day 3
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 23, 2023
Day 3 of the Minnesota Wild Training Camp was a little bit different than the first days. For one thing, they hosted a Puck Drop fan festival that packed Tria Rink to the gills with fans. For another, they debuted the new 78’s jerseys that will be their alternate jersey this season. But best of […]
Read MoreMN Wild Training Camp is All About Chemistry
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 22, 2023
After a boring off-season, the Minnesota Wild returned to the ice with the same core group of players. There is already a sense of who plays well with whom or which players could swap places to try new line combinations. There are two places where chemistry might need some attention though. Matt Boldy/Joel Eriksson Ek/Marcus […]
Read MoreThe Minnesota Wild Are Back and Grittier Than Ever
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 21, 2023
As the Minnesota Wild close out their first day of training camp, they welcome back much of the same core group as the past two seasons. Player interviews provided an interesting insight into what to watch for during this preseason. Between the few and far-between roster battles to the young players that need to prove […]
Read MoreWhat Does Calen Addison Need to Do This Season?
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 20, 2023
The Minnesota Wild announced today that they re-signed defenseman Calen Addison to a one-year, $825,000 contract. Training Camp starts today and the Wild will now have a full roster from the first day. Addison was extended a qualifying offer by the Wild at the beginning of the summer but he did not sign it. Negotiations […]
Read MoreThe Wild Came to Win Against the Blackhawks
- Mikki Tuohy
- September 19, 2023
After a decisive 5-1 loss against the St. Louis Blues prospect team, the Minnesota Wild prospects were back in action against the Chicago Blackhawks prospect team on Sunday night. Despite some disappointment that neither Connor Bedard nor Jesper Wallstedt were playing, the Wild pulled off a 7-4 win in an exciting game. Pre-Game Thoughts from […]
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