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Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Artemi Panarin is the highest-paid New York Ranger at $11.64 million. Igor Shesterkin’s camp can argue that Igor is the best player on the team, and they have a case.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / October 6

Report: Wild Bringing Extra Goalie Into Season

The Minnesota Wild are likely heading into the 2024-25 season carrying a bit of an odd roster. According to Michael Russo of the Athletic, the Wild will carry three goalies for a lot of the year; Filip Gustavsson, Marc-Andre Fleury, and rookie Jesper Wallstedt.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / October 3

Minnesota Wild will finally have some money to spend next offseason

Michael Russo of The Athletic: The giant chunk of dead cap space will be greatly reduced for the Minnesota Wild next offseason. The Zach Parise, Ryan Suter cap hit goes from $14.7 million to $1.7 million.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Wild sign defenseman to huge extension after his strong rookie season

The young defenseman is getting paid.

Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Jake Lucchini

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 26

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues

Michael Russo of the Athletic: Russo holds a mailbag about the Minnesota Wild as free agency and the NHL Draft are just days away. The Wild currently own the 13th overall pick in the first round, along with picks in Rounds 2, 4, 5, and 6.

NHL News / Bleacher Report / June 12

Wild Deny Rumor North Stars Colors Will Return To Uniforms for 2025-26 NHL Season

The Minnesota Wild have denied a report that the colors of the Minnesota North Stars would be making a comeback for the 2025-26 NHL season. Michael Russo of…

PWHL Champions Minnesota Let Go of GM Natalie Darwitz

In a shocking turn of events reported first by The Athletic’s Hailey Salvian and Michael Russo, PWHL Minnesota general manager Natalie Darwitz is leaving the team.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / April 2

Prized NCAA free agent Collin Graf narrows list to 6 teams: report

Prized NCAA free agent Collin Graf is reportedly close to signing an NHL entry-level contract within the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional reporting indicates he’s narrowed down his list to six teams, including the Minnesota Wild, per Michael Russo.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Bruins Acquire Maroon From Wild for Late-Round Draft Pick

The Boston Bruins have acquired veteran forward Pat Maroon from the Minnesota Wild for a late-round conditional draft pick, as per Michael Russo. Is Pat Maroon a Stanley-Cup good luck charm?

NHL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / March 8

Report: Wild trade Pat Maroon to Bruins for late-round pick

The Wild continue to be sellers at Friday's NHL trade deadline. Pat Maroon was traded Friday to the Boston Bruins for a conditional late-round pick, news that was first reported by Michael Russo at The Athletic.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 30

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers

Joe Smith and Michael Russo of The Athletic: As Russo and Smith write, the Minnesota Wild continue to deal with injuries all season long. And with the news of Jared Spurgeon being shut down for the season with hip and back surgeries, the Wild will look to replace him.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 24

Report: Veteran Winger Could Join Avalanche Soon

According to Minnesota Wild insider and The Athletic writer Michael Russo, the Colorado Avalanche may soon be adding a veteran winger to their roster. Zach Parise, who has not played a game in the NHL this season, could sign with the Avalanche very soon according to Russo.

Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / December 21

Wild insider provides further details on front office 'drama' on recent podcast

Michael Russo joined Jesse Granger and Mark Lazerus on The Athletic Hockey Show to provide his latest reporting on the Minnesota Wild’s front office situation.

Minnesota Wild News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / December 16

Report: After tumultuous week, Wild drama 'clearly not over yet'

Drama inside the Minnesota Wild organization may not have boiled over just yet. The past week have been full of tumult, with the exit of assistant general

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 15

Former Penguins Champion and AGM Under Investigation for Verbal Abuse

According to Michael Russo of the Athletic, former Pittsburgh Penguins player and front office executive Bill Guerin is being investigated for alleged verbal abuse.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14

Split with O’Hearn Comes as Wild Investigate Front Office Issues

As per Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, some of the details of why Assistant GM Chris O’Hearn and the Minnesota Wild suddenly split are coming to light.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 13

Minnesota Wild, assistant GM Chris O’Hearn ‘mutually agree to part ways’

The Minnesota Wild announced on Wednesday that the team and assistant general manager Chris O’Hearn have mutually agreed to part ways. “This is obviously huge, out of the blue news,” said Michael Russo, who covers the Wild for The Athletic.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / December 13

Minnesota Wild Lose Key Piece of Their Management Team

The Minnesota Wild are undergoing a significant change behind the scenes, as reported by Michael Russo of The Athletic. Chris O’Hearn, a key management figure for the Wild, and the team have mutually agreed to part ways, leaving room for speculation and curiosity among fans and analysts who follow the club.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 23, 2023

What is the offseason plan for cash-strapped Wild?

What is the offseason plan for cash-strapped Minnesota Wild?

The Minnesota Wild nearly stole the Central Division crown with a late-season hot streak, but their offense went cold in time to lose to the rival Dallas Stars in the first round.

Minnesota Wild Keeping Options Open Ahead of 2023 Entry Draft

Wild 2022-23 Report Cards: Oskar Sundqvist & Gustav Nyquist

Ranking the five-year windows for all 32 NHL teams

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 26, 2023

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens

Joe Smith and Michael Russo of the Athletic: Russo and Smith held a two-part mailbag and were asked about the need for the Minnesota Wild to fix their center position and find a number one center that surrounds Marco Rossi.

NHL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / September 8, 2022

Tampa Bay Lightning writer joining Russo to cover the Wild

Three weeks ago Michael Russo planted a seed under Minnesota Wild fans by saying "one of the best hockey writers in the world will be joining me in MN.

Minnesota Wild News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / August 19, 2022

Russo teases major new hire to Athletic’s Wild coverage team

Minnesota Wild fans are about to get "one of the best hockey writers in the world," according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. Russo announced Friday that The Athletic is expanding its Wild coverage, saying he'll announce the mystery hire "soon." "One of the best hockey writers in the world will be joining me in MN.

Minnesota Wild News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / July 8, 2022

The Athletic’s Michael Russo says Kaprizov denied entry to U.S.

The situation for Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov continues to become more ominous as The Athletic's Michael Russo reports that he was reportedly turned away from returning to the U.S.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8, 2022

Wild not giving extensions to Nicolas Deslauriers and Nick Bjugstad

The Minnesota Wild just wrapped up an impressive eight-man draft class, and now, with the free-agent market set to open next Wednesday, they focus their attention to the upcoming group of free agents.

Wild re-sign goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury

Wild reportedly extend defenseman Jacob Middleton

New Jersey Devils acquire goaltender Vitek Vanecek from Washington Capitals

Devils take defenseman Simon Nemec No. 2 overall in 2022 NHL Entry Draft

Sharks acquire former first-round pick Luke Kunin from Predators

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 10, 2021

Kevin Fiala, Wild trying to reach deal before Aug. 17 arbitration date

Fiala is coming off a 20-goal, 40-point season that has him well-positioned to earn a sizable raise on the $3 million average annual value he had on his bridge deal.

Kirill Kaprizov has KHL deal in place if Wild contract not settled

Winners and losers of 2021 NHL free agency

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz