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The Minnesota Wild are long overdue for a playoff run. Are they deep and healthy enough to make one?

The Minnesota Wild are long overdue for a playoff run. Are they deep and healthy enough to make one?

The Minnesota Wild have a boost of momentum entering the regular season after signing star left wing Kirill Kaprizov to a contract extension that's the richest deal in NHL history. The Wild have the longest active streak in the league with 13 consecutive winning seasons. They have not won a series in the playoffs since 2015, however.
by The Associated Press

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Wild owner Leipold expresses patience with Kaprizov contract talks, confidence in GM Guerin’s role

Wild owner Leipold expresses patience with Kaprizov contract talks, confidence in GM Guerin’s role

The Minnesota Wild have yet to secure star forward Kirill Kaprizov beyond this season with a long-term contract. Owner Craig Leipold is trying to remain patient and leave the process to general manager Bill Guerin and his assistants. 
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Minnesota Wild trade center Freddy Gaudreau to Seattle Kraken

Minnesota Wild trade center Freddy Gaudreau to Seattle Kraken

The Minnesota Wild traded center Freddy Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken for a fourth-rounder. Gaudreau has three years left on his contract at an annual salary cap hit of $2.1 million.
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Wild re-sign veteran wing Marcus Johansson to 1-year, $800,000 contract to avoid free agency

Wild re-sign veteran wing Marcus Johansson to 1-year, $800,000 contract to avoid free agency

The Minnesota Wild have re-signed right wing Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $800,000 contract that keeps the 15-year veteran from becoming a free agent. Johansson had 11 goals and 23 assists in 72 games for the Wild during the 2024-25 regular season as he bounced between the second and third lines.
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Marc-Andre Fleury has played his last NHL game, but retirement can wait a few more weeks

Marc-Andre Fleury has played his last NHL game, but retirement can wait a few more weeks

Marc-Andre Fleury has exited the NHL after 21 seasons in the net. He's eager for more family time and an end to the on-ice tributes while fully accepting at age 40 that he’s no longer at his best. He’s just not quite ready to completely call it quits.
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Wild streak of opening-round losses hits 8, hits harder with close series vs. Vegas and Fleury exit

Wild streak of opening-round losses hits 8, hits harder with close series vs. Vegas and Fleury exit

The final on-ice tribute to retiring goalie Marc-Andre Fleury gave the Minnesota Wild a few minutes to forget about another frustrating finish. The harsh reality after a well-played series was yet another first-round exit, however, and one that formally ended the 21-year career of one of the most revered players in history.
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Wild, St. Paul scale back request for public money toward entertainment complex rehab

Wild, St. Paul scale back request for public money toward entertainment complex rehab

With hopes dim for a large-scale funding request, St. Paul city leaders and the Minnesota Wild are trimming their request for renovation money that includes a $50 million state share. They say part of the project can wait.
by Peter Cox

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