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Mats Zuccarello Absence Leaves A Void That's Not Easily Measured
9+ hour, 37+ min ago (367+ words) By Eric Forga - 7 minutes ago Mats Zuccarello's departure from the Minnesota Wild leaves a gap that goes far beyond the stat sheet. While his production has been consistently strong, the deeper loss lies in his chemistry with Kirill Kaprizov and…...
Gustafsson Completes Islanders Development Camp with Confidence | New York Islanders
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (775+ words) 2026 13th overall pick Malte Gustafsson left camp looking comfortable on and off the ice Malte Gustafsson, the New York Islanders" 2026 first-round pick, had quite a week. Just days after hearing his name called 13th overall at the 2026 NHL Draft, Gustafsson headed straight…...
Deadspin | Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (167+ words) The Minnesota Wild are bringing back veteran forward Nick Foligno on a one-year, $900, 000 contract to play his 20th NHL season in 2026-27, the team announced Thursday. The Wild acquired the former Chicago and Columbus captain from the Blackhawks on March 6 in exchange…...
Wild re-sign F Nick Foligno, 38, for his 20th NHL season
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (228+ words) The Minnesota Wild are bringing back veteran forward Nick Foligno on a one-year, $900, 000 contract to play his 20th NHL season in 2026-27, the team announced Thursday. The Wild acquired the former Chicago and Columbus captain from the Blackhawks on March 6 in exchange…...
Re-reunion for Foligno brothers as Nick re-signs with Wild
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (284+ words) Minnesota Wild fans may someday refer to this as the "Foligno re-reunion." Or something. After scoring twice in the Wild's final playoff game " a devastating overtime loss in Colorado that ended their season " one might have figured Nick Foligno would…...
Mats Zuccarello Doesn't Hold Back After Split From Wild
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (517+ words) The era of Mats Zuccarello with the Minnesota Wild officially came to a close on Wednesday, the opening day of the NHL's 2026 free agency period. Zuccarello, who was not retained by Wild GM Bill Guerin, signed a one-year contract to…...
Former Chicago Blackhawks Captain Nick Foligno Continues NHL Career With Minnesota Wild
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (319+ words) Nick Foligno was a great Chicago Blackhawks captain following the departure of the legendary Jonathan Toews. He did all of the things that a captain needs to do in order to help develop a young team. The early years of…...
Blues add "element we haven't had in St. Louis for a long time' with enforcer Ross Johnston
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (849+ words) At 6-foot-5 and 232 pounds, Ross Johnston (left) is can take on all comers around the NHL. Maddie Meyer / Getty Images ST. LOUIS " On his first official day on the job, new St. Louis Blues general manager Alexander Steen added a…...
The Wild are playing a dangerous game with Bobby Brink.
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (525+ words) On Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reported that the Minnesota Wild didn't tender forward Bobby Brink a qualifying offer. According to Russo, "it's likely the team is working toward signing the right wing to a contract lower than his…...
Time to cut the cord: Wild reportedly planning to move on from Kirill Kaprizov's mentor
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (525+ words) Kirill Kaprizov will begin a new chapter in his NHL career next season when the eight-year, $136 million contract he signed just before last season kicks in. That will make the star winger the highest-paid players in the league at an…...