Minnesota Wild

Mats Zuccarello Re-Signed by the Wild

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 […]

What Does Calen Addison Need to Do This Season?

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 […]

The Wild Came to Win Against the Blackhawks

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 […]

Nico Sturm Season Preview

When Mike Grier was hired last season, one of his first moves in free agency was signing center Nico Sturm. Sturm was coming off winning a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche after being traded from the Minnesota Wild. Sturm had played a fourth-line role for the Avalanche. In the thirteen playoff games Sturm suited […]

Player Profile: Mason Marchment

Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment has contributed to the team’s success since joining the team during the 2022 offseason. So, what do you need to know about Marchment? Read on for more information about the Canadian NHL star! Mason was born on June 18, 1995, in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, to Bryan (1969-2022) and Kim Marchment. […]

The Best Way to See Wild Prospects In Action

The Minnesota Wild announced the roster for the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase, and it’s packed with some of the most exciting prospects that fans will want to see. While there are only a limited amount of tickets available to see the action in person at Tria Rink, the Wild will be broadcasting both of their […]

Can Jake Middleton Have Another Career Year?

Jake Middleton, the last pick of the 2014 NHL Draft, has spent his entire hockey career fighting to get to the top. Between struggling to bust into the NHL full-time to working construction in the offseason to pay the bills, Middleton is a gem of a player. Now, as a partner to Jared Spurgeon on […]

Jared Spurgeon Really Is That Good

When it comes to Jared Spurgeon, there’s only one reason national media usually mention him: he’s uncharacteristically small for a defenseman. Specifically for a good defenseman. They treat his typically outstanding stats as some sort of oddball marvel because of his size. His size, unfortunately, is also the reason why he’s chronically NOT included on […]

Mikael Granlund Season Preview

The third-line center has been a revolving door since Joe Thornton went to the Toronto Maple Leafs for the 2020-21 season. Some personal favorites include Noah Gregor, Dylan Gambrell, Nick Bonino, Patrick Marleau, and Alexander True. Nico Sturm took over the role last year and performed admirably in the spot, but it looks like Mikael […]

Luke Kunin Season Preview

Mike Grier’s first official move that affected the San Jose Sharks NHL roster was trading for forward Luke Kunin from the Nashville Predators for John Leonard and a 2023 third-round pick. Kunin, a pending RFA, was acquired during the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft and later signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal. Luke […]