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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Wild’s Goaltending Future is in Wallstedt’s Hands

The Minnesota Wild set up their defensive future earlier this offseason when they announced Brock Faber’s contract extension, and yesterday, Monday, Oct.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / October 7

Potential Young Star Goalie Re-Signs for the Minnesota Wild

Goalies can be strange and so can their contract situations. Case in point, Jesper Wallstedt’s contract with the Minnesota Wild. Rarely would a skater sign a $4 million deal with only three games of NHL experience.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Wild sign goalie of the future to 2-year contract extension

The Minnesota Wild have gotten one key extension out of the way ahead of their 2024-25 season opener, signing goaltender Jesper Wallstedt to a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension on Monday.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / October 7

Wild sign G Jesper Wallstedt to 2-year, $4.4M extension

The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Jesper Wallstedt to a two-year, $4.4-million contract extension Monday, three days before the team begins its 2024-25 season at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Minnesota Wild sign Jesper Wallstedt to two-year, $2.2 million AAV contract

Minnesota Wild announced that they have extended goaltender Jesper Wallstedt to a two-year contract worth $4.4 million. According to details of the contract, Wallstedt will get paid $2.2 million on an average annual value (AAV).

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Top prospects expected to make Wild roster

Minnesota is expected to maintain top prospects Liam Ohgren and Jesper Wallstedt on their opening night roster, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Wild’s Marc-André Fleury Returns for One Final Season

The Minnesota Wild officially announced yesterday that they re-signed veteran and future Hall of Fame goaltender Marc-André Fleury, also known as “Flower,” to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million, about $1 million less than his prior contract.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

Minnesota Wild 2023-24 Obituary: Caged Up With No Playoffs

One of the more surprising teams to miss out on the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs is the Minnesota Wild. The Wild were officially eliminated from the postseason with a loss on April 9 to the Colorado Avalanche in which they surrendered five goals.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Minnesota Wild send two players to AHL affiliate

Minnesota Wild reassign two players, including a top goaltending prospect

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Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / April 7

Kirill Kaprizov, Jesper Wallstedt guide Wild past Blackhawks

Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist and Jesper Wallstedt made 24 saves for his first career victory and shutout as the visiting Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Sunday.

Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / April 6

Missing the Playoffs is a Good Thing for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild are out of the playoffs. Even though technically they have a 0.5% chance, it isn’t going to happen. While that sucks for everyone from the players to the fans, there are some built-in advantages that the Wild can take advantage of.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Minnesota Wild recall goaltender Jesper Wallstedt from Iowa AHL

Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced Saturday that the club has recalled Jesper Wallstedt from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).

NHL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / January 10

Stars spoil Jesper Wallstedt's Wild debut in net

The Wild couldn't generate much offense Wednesday night at American Airlines Center and that didn't help Jesper Wallstedt while making his debut in net. Seven different skaters scored for the Dallas Stars in their 7-2 victory over the Wild Wednesday in Dallas.

Minnesota Wild News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / January 10

Jesper Wallstedt to make NHL debut for Wild in Dallas

It's official: Jesper Wallstedt will start in goal for the Minnesota Wild Wednesday night in Dallas. Making his NHL debut, Wallstedt could give Minnesota hockey fans a glimpse of the future as he's expected to be the Wild's No.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 9

Decision to trade down and pass on Jesper Wallstedt looks like a mistake by the Oilers

A top goaltending prospect has been called up to the National Hockey League, and he should’ve been an Oiler. It was announced on Monday that the Minnesota Wild are calling up Jesper Wallstedt from their American Hockey League Affiliate.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

Minnesota Wild Recall Top Goaltending Prospect Jesper Wallstedt

The Minnesota Wild have had a strange season, to say the least. A very slow start led to a coaching change that prompted a tremendous win-streak, only to encounter a massive number of injuries to key players that now threaten their playoff hopes once again.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 7