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Minnesota Wild

4 stories from the newsroom.

CONTRACT

Sep 15, 2026

Wild Sign John Hynes to Multi-Year Extension

Minnesota locks up its head coach after a 104-point season and the franchise's first playoff series win in 11 years.

Quinn Hughes defends Nathan MacKinnon for the Minnesota Wild in Denver on May 13, 2026. File photo. — Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

FREE AGENCY

Sep 14, 2026

Quinn Hughes Sets His Own Clock On Wild Extension

The Minnesota defenseman says training camp and the season opener are not deadlines, and that talks with Bill Guerin are still early.

Quinn Hughes controls the puck for Minnesota against Colorado on May 13, 2026. File photo. — Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

CONTRACT

Sep 3, 2026

Wild Have Until September 15 to Give Quinn Hughes Eight Years

Cale Makar's record contract reset the market, and the new CBA gives Minnesota a hard deadline before the maximum term it can offer its star defenseman drops to seven.

Minnesota Wild winger Nick Foligno celebrates a goal with Kirill Kaprizov against Colorado on May 13, 2026. File photo. — Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

FRONT OFFICE

Sep 1, 2026

Wild Add Dan MacKinnon, Promote Goligoski in Front Office Moves

Minnesota hired Dan MacKinnon as Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting and promoted Alex Goligoski to Player Development Coach on August 3.