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5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Wild general manager Bill Guerin's contract has been extended, AP source says

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has signed a contract extension in another sign of the organization’s all-in pursuit of a Stanley Cup title

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Challenge in NHL's Central Division is cracking top 3 of Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota

The Central Division in the NHL is dominated by Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sidney Crosby finds himself in the middle of two fights in wild preseason game The Pens captain was at the center of multiple heated scrums as Pittsburgh and Detroit turned up the intensity.

5 DAYS AGO • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Wild extend Bill Guerin | NHL.com NHL Tonight breaks down Bill Guerin's multiyear contract extension with the Minnesota Wild

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Wild make commitment to Bill Guerin while Quinn Hughes remains undecided on future Tired of waiting around for the drama around Quinn Hughes to be resolved, the Minnesota Wild have decided to make a statement by committing...

6 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Bill Guerin signs a new contract to stay on as Wild GM Billy G signs before Quinn Hughes!

6 DAYS AGO • HOCKEYFEED.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Preseason Blackhawks vs Wild ⏰🎩 | CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Jesper Wallstedt - Starting final two preseason games Wallstedt will defend the road net against Dallas on Wednesday and patrol the home crease against the Stars on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wallstedt will get the nod for the Wild in the team's final two preseason games to help him prepare for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. He went 18-9-6 with four shutouts, a 2.61 GAA and a .915 save percentage across 35 NHL appearances during the 2025-26 regular season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks 4, Wild 3 (OT) (Preseason) — Three Stars, Key Takeaways The Blackhawks hosted the Minnesota Wild in their home preseason opener on Monday night.

6 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bobby Brink - Bags two goals in OT loss Brink recorded two goals and placed three shots on net in Monday's 4-3 overtime preseason loss to Chicago.

Impact Brink started Monday's game off with a bang, as he found the back of the net just 15 seconds into regulation before he later tallied the game-tying goal in the third period. The 25-year-old winger appears to be settling into his new home nicely ahead of his first full season with Minnesota. He compiled 15 goals, 30 points, 104 shots on net, 80 hits and 39 blocked shots across 68 regular-season games between the Flyers and Wild. Brink dealt with an upper-body issue down the stretch of last season, but if he can stay healthy, he's primed for middle-six minutes in a strong Minnesota offense. He has a solid chance to return to the 40-point threshold in the 2026-27 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Calvin Pickard - Yields four goals in OT loss Pickard made 16 of 20 saves in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Pickard allowed one goal in each of the first three periods before he allowed the OT winner to Chicago's Bowen Byram just under 30 seconds into the extra stanza. The 34-year-old netminder has played each of Minnesota's last two preseason outings, where he has a combined stat line of 30 saves on 36 total attempts. Despite Monday's struggles, the veteran netminder is expected to play a role for Minnesota early in the season with Filip Gustavsson (hip) expected to miss roughly one month.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

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SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Calvin Pickard - Back in net Monday Pickard will guard the road crease in Monday's preseason contest against the Blackhawks, per Jack Bushman of Chicago Hockey Now.

Impact Pickard will return to action after stopping 14 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against Chicago. The 34-year-old netminder struggled last season with a 5-6-2 record, a 3.68 GAA and an .871 save percentage across 16 regular-season appearances. With Filip Gustavsson (hip) likely to miss time to begin the 2026-27 season, Pickard will likely serve as the team's No. 2 option between the pipes in the interim. Monday's preseason outing should help ease the veteran netminder into his new system.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stars sign forward Sam Steel to $14.8M, 4-year extension through 2030-31

The Dallas Stars have signed forward Sam Steel to a $14.8 million, four-year contract extension that will begin next season and go through 2030-31

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

NHL fan nails center ice shot: His celebration steals the show A night to remember for Minnesota Wild fan.

SEPTEMBER 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Top 50 Players Right Now: #14 - Kirill Kaprizov | Minnesota Wild Kirill Kaprizov is #14 on the Top 50 Players Right Now list

SEPTEMBER 21 • NHL.COM

Viking Gustafsson Nyberg - Good to go for Monday Gustafsson-Nyberg (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Monday's preseason game in Chicago.

Impact Gustafsson-Nyberg didn't play in Saturday's preseason opener due to soreness, but he is seemingly no worse for wear ahead of Monday's rematch against the Blackhawks. The undrafted defenseman is a long shot to make Minnesota's Opening Night roster, and he should be expected to continue his development with AHL Iowa in 2026-27.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wild fan finds net from center ice to win season tickets, goes big on celly | NHL.com Faced with difficult shot, fan fires it through with ease

SEPTEMBER 20 • NHL.COM

Calvin Pickard - Surrenders two goals in preseason opener Pickard turned aside 14 of 16 shots during Saturday's 3-2 preseason overtime win over Chicago.

Impact Pickard drew the start during Saturday's preseason opener and was in the crease for the entire matchup, as expected. The 34-year-old made 16 regular-season appearances for the Oilers last year, and he went 5-6-2 with a 3.68 GAA and .871 save percentage. Filip Gustavsson (hip) is expected to be sidelined until around early November, so Pickard seems likely to serve as the primary backup to Jesper Wallstedt once the regular season gets underway.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Viking Gustafsson Nyberg - Won't play in preseason opener Gustafsson-Nyberg (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Blackhawks, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.

Impact Head coach John Hynes mentioned that Gustafsson-Nyberg was dealing with soreness and wanted to test some things out during Saturday's morning skate. The 22-year-old blueliner made his NHL debut in the 2025-26 campaign after posting 11 points across 38 regular-season games at the University of Connecticut. The towering six-foot-six defenseman has a high ceiling, but will likely need at least one full season with AHL Iowa before he's a regular for Minnesota. Regardless, he'll battle for an NHL roster spot and his next chance to suit up in the preseason will be Monday in Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Wild season preview: Long-term Quinn Hughes deal could boost Stanley Cup chances | NHL.com Coleman added to help penalty kill; Shabanov can provide offense following Zuccarello departure

SEPTEMBER 19 • NHL.COM

Filip Gustavsson - Expected back in November Gustavsson (hip) is expected to return around early November, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports Friday.

Impact This is the first timeline that's been provided regarding Gustavsson's recovery. It also means he'll be missing about a month to begin the campaign. In Gustavsson's absence, expect Jesper Wallstedt to get a heavy workload while Calvin Pickard mixes in as the backup.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Wild general manager Bill Guerin's contract has been extended, AP source says

Challenge in NHL's Central Division is cracking top 3 of Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota

Stars sign forward Sam Steel to $14.8M, 4-year extension through 2030-31

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Wild general manager Bill Guerin's contract has been extended, AP source says

Challenge in NHL's Central Division is cracking top 3 of Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota

Stars sign forward Sam Steel to $14.8M, 4-year extension through 2030-31