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Wild rumors: Minnesota ‘badly wants to re-sign’ this veteran forward

Michael McCarron just enjoyed one of the best seasons of his NHL career, scoring 17 points split between the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild before adding four points in 11 Stanley Cup Playoff contests. Although the campaign ended in disappointment in the State of Hockey — the Wild lost to the Colorado Avalanche in five […] The post Wild rumors: Minnesota ‘badly wants to re-sign’ this veteran forward appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL rumors: Erik Johnson drops Connor McDavid-Auston Matthews Wild ‘hot take’

Neither the Connor McDavid-led Edmonton Oilers nor the Toronto Maple Leafs had the kind of season that they wanted in 2025-26. The Maple Leafs failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016, while the Oilers, who struggled with consistency all season, were eliminated in the Western Conference Quarterfinals by the […] The post NHL rumors: Erik Johnson drops Connor McDavid-Auston Matthews Wild ‘hot take’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The injury that kept Wild star Joel Eriksson Ek out of Avalanche series

Minnesota Wild veterans Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin disclosed on Friday that foot fractures kept them out of the team’s second-round playoff defeat against the Colorado Avalanche, which ended with a 4-3 overtime loss in Denver on Wednesday. Eriksson Ek revealed during Minnesota’s season-ending media availability that he suffered a broken heel bone […] The post The injury that kept Wild star Joel Eriksson Ek out of Avalanche series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Wild trade targets after crushing 2nd round Avalanche loss

There are plenty of reasons for the Minnesota Wild to feel optimistic after not only securing a Stanley Cup Playoff berth thanks to a strong second-half surge fueled largely by the acquisition of former Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes, but also winning a postseason series for the first time in more than a decade. It […] The post 2 Wild trade targets after crushing 2nd round Avalanche loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt addresses trade rumors after stellar rookie season

Thanks to an impressive run down the stretch of the season, the Minnesota Wild decided to start goaltender Jesper Wallstedt during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, resulting in a six-game series victory over the rival Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Quarterfinal. However, their results against the Colorado Avalanche in the second round were different. Not […] The post Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt addresses trade rumors after stellar rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mats Zuccarello not retiring, will he stay with the Wild?

The Minnesota Wild season has come to an end, losing in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Colorado Avalanche. Mats Zuccarello voiced his feelings after the collapse in Game 5 against the Avalanche. Now, Zuccarello is speaking out about his future, meeting with the media, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. […] The post Mats Zuccarello not retiring, will he stay with the Wild? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes’ re-signing answer should fire up Minnesota fans

The Minnesota Wild have been eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Quinn Hughes, who was a mid-season acquisition by the Wild, spoke right after the game about the Wild collapse and elimination. Hughes will be eligible for a contract extension this offseason. He has one year left on a six-year extension […] The post Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes’ re-signing answer should fire up Minnesota fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Jonas Brodin reveals surgery that forced him to miss Avalanche series

The Minnesota Wild had their postseason run cut by the Colorado Avalanche, and now they will focus on trying to get better next season. Unfortunately, they didn’t have Jonas Brodin throughout the series as he was dealing with a lower-body injury. In exit interviews, Brodin shared what led him to miss time with the team. […] The post Wild’s Jonas Brodin reveals surgery that forced him to miss Avalanche series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Brock Faber gets brutally honest ahead of do-or-die Game 5 vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild entered their first-round series against the Dallas Stars as underdogs, but put together an impressive six-game stretch to knock out their Central Division rivals. They’ve faced a much stiffer challenge against the Colorado Avalanche in Round 2, and for the first time in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they’ll face elimination in […] The post Wild’s Brock Faber gets brutally honest ahead of do-or-die Game 5 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild dealt brutal injury blows ahead of win-or-go-home Game 5 vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild are fighting to stay alive in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota is down 3-1 in their series against the Colorado Avalanche. Ahead of Game 5, the Wild are facing some tough news on the injury front. Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek are not traveling with the team for Game 5, per […] The post Wild dealt brutal injury blows ahead of win-or-go-home Game 5 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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All 3 NHL’s General Manager of the Year Award finalists are still in the postseason

The NHL continues to announce finalists for the end-of-year awards. Now, it is known that Jim Nill will not be winning the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award for a fourth straight season. The NHL has announced the three finalists for the Jim Gregory Award, according to a release from the league. Bill […] The post All 3 NHL’s General Manager of the Year Award finalists are still in the postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kirill Kaprizov’s NSFW reaction to media criticism ahead of Wild-Avalanche Game 4

Criticisms during the Stanley Cup Playoffs come with the territory of signing the largest contract in NHL history for Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov. The Russian forward set the market with his new deal at the beginning of this season, and now everything he does is under the microscope to determine whether he deserves to […] The post Kirill Kaprizov’s NSFW reaction to media criticism ahead of Wild-Avalanche Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche aren’t going to settle for anything less than a Stanley Cup this season, which is why head coach Jared Bednar is considering a drastic lineup change after losing Game 3 against the Minnesota Wild. Most assumed that with the team’s two-headed monster as their starting goaltender this season, the Avalanche wouldn’t go […] The post Avalanche considering key lineup change for Game 4 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Penguins trade targets after 1st-round loss to Flyers

The 2025-26 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, while coming to a disappointing close in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers, would be considered a success by most measures. The Penguins entered the season tabbed by most insiders and fans as nowhere close to a Stanley Cup Playoff team, given they hadn’t […] The post 3 early Penguins trade targets after 1st-round loss to Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Avalanche players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Wild

The Colorado Avalanche had been firing on nearly all cylinders for the first six games of the NHL playoffs. They had swept the Los Angeles Kings out of the race to the Stanley Cup in the first round and registered a couple of wins in the first two games against the Minnesota Wild. However, Game […] The post 2 Avalanche players most to blame for Game 3 loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jared Bednar hits Avalanche with brutally harsh truth after first loss of playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche dropped a game Saturday to the Minnesota Wild, in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota smacked Colorado around in a 5-1 victory. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is sending out a message, following the embarrassing defeat. “We played against a desperate hockey team that looked to me like they had more determination,” Bednar said, […] The post Jared Bednar hits Avalanche with brutally harsh truth after first loss of playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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