John Hynes optimistic Wild will re-sign Kirill Kaprizov
FOX 9's Pierre Noujiam caught up with Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes at the State Fair on Friday. They discussed a number of topics, including the future of star Kirill Kaprizov. Hynes said he's optimistic the Wild will get a long-term deal done with their star forward before the season.
‘Hockey Is For Me’ introduces sport to children of color
Minnesota may be the state of hockey, but not everyone here participates in the popular sport. One program hopes to change that.
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Minnesota Wild adds Vladimir Tarasenko in trade [RAW]
The MInnesota Wild traded for Vladimir Tarasenko on Monday. He spoke with reporters on Tuesday via Zoom, and said Wild star Kirill Kaprizov convinced him to waive his no-trade clause to come to Minnesota.
Kirill Kaprizov convinced Vladimir Tarasenko to waive trade clause, join Wild
Vladimir Tarasenko talked Tuesday about coming to the Minnesota Wild via trade, and said a conversation with Kirill Kaprizov made him want to make the move.
CEOs talk Xcel Energy Center name change
The Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild, will become the Grand Casino Arena later this year. The CEOs from Grand Casino and the Minnesota Wild join FOX 9’s All Day to discuss the new naming rights.
New name for the Xcel Energy Center announced
The arena that is home to the Minnesota Wild now has a new name.
Wild GM: Re-signing Kirill Kaprizov to long-term deal is No. 1 priority
The Minnesota Wild is on offseason mode after another early playoff exit, and we’re a little more than a week away from a big deadline.
Wild GM: Re-signing Kirill Kaprizov is No. 1 priority
Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Jim Rich sat down with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin to talk about the season, and the futures of Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi. Also, meet Guerin's dog, Lando.
WalletHub's best cities for hockey: Minnesota towns snubbed from top-10
According to a recent study from WalletHub of the best hockey cities in the country, not one Minnesota location cracked the top-10 despite it carrying the label "State of Hockey."
Minnesota Wild: Keeping Kirill Kaprizov is 'No. 1 priority' in offseason
The Minnesota Wild is in offseason mode, and it’s very clear that their top priority before the puck drops next season is keeping Kirill Kaprizov on the team long-term.
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Wild: Re-signing Kirill Kaprizov 'No. 1 priority' [RAW]
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin and coach John Hynes wrapped up the 2024-25 season at a Tuesday news conference. Guerin said signing Kirill Kaprizov to an extension is the No. 1 priority.
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Marc-Andre Fleury reflects on time with Wild [RAW]
Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury spoke with reporters on Monday at Xcel Energy Center about his time with the team. This was expected to be his final season in the NHL.
Kirill Kaprizov on future in Minnesota: ‘I love it here’
Kirill Kaprizov enters the final year of his current contract next season, but is eligible for an extension with the Minnesota Wild starting July 1.
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Kirill Kaprizov on future with Wild: 'I love it here' [RAW]
Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov is entering the final year of his current contract with the team in 2025-26, but is eligible to sign a contract extension starting July 1. He spoke on Sunday about his future with the team after their first round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Wild coach John Hynes reacts after Stanley Cup Playoff exit [RAW]
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes spoke with reporters after Thursday night's Game 6 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, which eliminated the Wild from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Marcus Foligno reacts after Wild eliminated from playoffs [RAW]
The Wild's season is over after a 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild lost the best-of-seven series 4-2. Wild winger Marcus Foligno spoke with reporters from the locker room after the game.
Minnesota Wild eliminated from playoffs after Game 6 loss to Golden Knights
The Minnesota Wild’s season is over after a 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center.
Minnesota Prospects U-14 girls team wins World Championship in France
A group of Minnesota girls hockey players can call themselves world champions after winning the U-14 WSI World Championship in France.
Xcel Energy Center Complex renovation reduced to prioritize Wild arena
Officials have since narrowed down their funding pitch to lawmakers to drop renovations at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium and RiverCentre in St. Paul, instead focusing on just the Xcel Energy Center.
Wild-Golden Knights Game 6: How to watch
The Minnesota Wild faces elimination Thursday night as it hosts the Las Vegas Golden Knights for Game 6 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series at Xcel Energy Center.