Wild Sign Spurgeon to 7-Year, $53-Million Extension The Canadian Press | September 15, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild signed defenceman Jared Spurgeon to a $53.025 million, seven-year extension Saturday that will begin next season and go through the 2026-27 season. The deal carries an annual value of $7.575 million. The 29-year-old…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | August 22, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on Jared Spurgeon out of Minnesota, there is a report by Elliotte Friedman that the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner may…
5 Defensemen the Devils Should Target via Trade Michael Cambria | May 22, 2019 The New Jersey Devils need to improve in a number of areas this winter, including on defense. Specifically, they need a top-pairing defenseman, and preferably a number one who can…
NHL Rumors: Krueger, Kings, Golden Knights, More Jim Parsons | April 12, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on Ilya Kovalchuk out of Los Angeles as well as some updates on a couple other Kings’ players, former coach Ralph Krueger…
Do the Wild Have a ‘Go-To’ Player? Jordan Adams | June 23, 2018 Every one of the most successful NHL teams has its poster boy or star player. For the Pittsburgh Penguins it’s Sidney Crosby, for the Washington Capitals it’s Alexander Ovechkin, for…
Wild Will Struggle to Make the Playoffs Jordan Adams | March 18, 2018 Minnesota sports have always been known for their luck, though not in a good way. Former Minnesota Vikings kicker Gary Anderson became the first kicker in NFL history to have…
Minnesota Wild’s Best Defenseman Jordan Adams | February 15, 2018 In the short history of the Minnesota Wild, defense has almost always been the team’s strong suit. Most recently with the expansion draft, the Wild were willing to part with…
Wild’s Defense Depth a Concern Vincent Trombley | June 5, 2017 For several years, the Wild were known for their depth at defense. Dating back to 2008, the Wild drafted a defenseman with their first pick five different years. This enabled…
4 Wild Players Vegas Fans Should Be Watching Keith Scheessele | April 8, 2017 We’re running out of time for evaluation before June’s NHL Expansion Draft. You read fast, I’ll write fast. Next up is the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota was unable to erase December’s…
Wild’s 3 Stars of February Kirby Horgan | February 28, 2017 As the northland begins its annual thaw and the state fades into spring with an increased dose of sunshine, the Minnesota Wild are showing few signs of slowing down. An…
Nyquist Deserved Longer Suspension Tom Mitsos | February 16, 2017 Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist received a six-game suspension, but it should have been longer. During Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild, Nyquist speared Jared Spurgeon in the…
Nyquist Suspended, Capitals Trade for Gilbert & More News Steven DiOssi | February 15, 2017 Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist has been suspended six games by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Wednesday. The suspension comes as a result of a high-sticking play…