MINNESOTA WILD

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5 players Wild might have to move on from this offseason

Heading into this summer the Wild have roughly $8 million at their disposal

Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) in action during a first-round playoff game against the Dallas Stars on April 17, 2023, in Dallas.

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Wild star Matt Boldy knows he must change parts of his game

This is 2 years in a row that he’s been rendered ineffective in the playoffs

May 04, 2023 03:53 PM

Boston Bruins center Jakub Lauko defends Minnesota Wild defenseman Calen Addison on Oct. 22, 2022, at TD Garden in Boston.

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Where do Minnesota Wild prospects Marco Rossi and Calen Addison fit?

The organization seemed to lose confidence in both players this season.

May 04, 2023 07:34 AM

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild

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Wild GM Bill Guerin reacts to another disappointment: ‘This season is not a failure’

After making it back to the playoffs, the Wild bowed out in underwhelming fashion.

May 02, 2023 06:51 PM

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars

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Wild sign ‘spectacular’ winger Marcus Johansson to 2-year, $4 million contract

Johansson posted 18 points (6 goals, 12 assists) in 20 games with the Wild in the regular season and added a pair of goals in the playoffs.

May 02, 2023 04:39 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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The legacy of Matt Dumba and what the Wild stand to lose

Talking to reporters Monday afternoon, Dumba confronted the reality that his time in Minnesota might be over

May 01, 2023 08:16 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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WILD REPORT: Center Joel Eriksson Ek played through broken leg in playoffs

Both Gustavsson and Fleury look to return next season

May 01, 2023 04:44 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Five questions the Minnesota Wild must answer this offseason

Coaching changes, player movement all on the table.

April 30, 2023 08:32 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) and Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) react during the third period of Game 6 of a first-round NHL playoff series April 28, 2023, in St. Paul.

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Where did it all go wrong for the Wild this time around?

After going up 2-1 in the first-round playoff series, the Wild lost back-to-back-to-back games

April 29, 2023 05:46 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

NHL: Stanley Cup Final-Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild

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Myers: Normal noise, familiar funk as Oettinger ushers in another Minnesota off-season

As is painfully normal at this time of year in the State of Hockey, the focus now switches to fishing and flowers and anything but this game that is so much a part of the local fabric.

April 29, 2023 12:29 AM

By Jess Myers

Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (right) reacts after scoring a goal as Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson and defenseman Jonas Brodin look on during the second period in Game 6 of a first-round NHL playoff series April 28, 2023, in St. Paul.

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Wild bow out of playoffs with frustrating Game 6 loss to Stars

This time was supposed to be different for the Wild

April 28, 2023 11:21 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97), right wing Mats Zuccarello (36), Dallas Stars left wing Joel Kiviranta (25) and defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (2) watch the high puck in the first period of Game 3 of the NHL playoffs April 21, 2023, in St. Paul.

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Wild shake up top line ahead of do-or-die Game 6 against Stars

Obviously, the biggest change was separating Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello

April 28, 2023 09:21 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson faces a shot from Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston as Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) defends against Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) during the second period in game five of a first-round NHL playoff series April 25, 2023, in Dallas.

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Wild send clear message ahead of Game 6 against Stars: ‘This series isn’t over’

They aren’t backing down from the challenge. They are embracing it

April 27, 2023 05:11 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press