Minnesota Wild’s Mikko Koivu on NHL’s return: ‘It’s all about preparation’

Amidst the uncertainty of a global health pandemic and his own future in professional hockey, Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu is focused on preparation as the National Hockey League’s return looms.

'I can't wait to put the jersey on': Kirill Kaprizov excited to join Minnesota Wild

One of the most anticipated prospects in the history of the Minnesota Wild isn’t with the team yet, but Kirill Kaprizov is hoping that changes as early as next week.

Minnesota Wild name Dean Evason full-time head coach

The Minnesota Wild begin training camp Monday in preparation for the 24-team Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they no longer have an interim head coach.

Minnesota Wild signs Russia star Kirill Kaprizov to 2-year, entry-level contract

On the same day the Minnesota Wild named Dean Evason the full-time head coach, the team announced they’ve signed to prospect Kirill Kaprizov to a two-year, entry-level contract.

'Guys aren't fooling around': Minnesota Wild focused as training camp looms next week

The Minnesota Wild could being training camp at TRIA Rink for the NHL’s 24-team playoff as early as Monday, provided the players sign off on the league’s return-to-play plan on Friday.

Wild's Zach Parise interrupted by son on Zoom call with reporters

He may be a professional hockey player, but the Minnesota Wild’s Zach Parise is struggling with working from home just like the rest of us. 

NHL, NHLPA reach tentative agreement to begin training camps in 1 week

The NHL and its Players’ Association reached a return to play agreement that would start formal training camps in one week, the league announced Monday. 

Wild's Carson Soucy excited to get back on the ice after injury, Covid-19 shutting down NHL

Carson Soucy had just been cleared to get back on the ice, recovering from an upper body injury in late February, when his comeback was stopped because of a global health crisis.

Devan Dubnyk talks getting back on the ice at TRIA Rink for Minnesota Wild

The possibility of resuming the NHL season became a little more real for Devan Dubnyk on Wednesday. For the first time in more than three months, he actually got to go on the ice at TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul and face live pucks.

Minnesota Wild to begin voluntary small-group training at TRIA Rink on Wednesday

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin said the team will host voluntary, small-group training sessions on and off the ice at TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul starting Wednesday. The sessions will not be open to the public or media.

Wild's Luke Kunin 'can't wait to get back' despite Covid-19 concerns with Type 1 diabetes

There’s still more questions than answers when it comes to the NHL and coming back to play amid the Coronavirus pandemic, and Minnesota Wild center Luke Kunin has plenty to consider himself when the league makes that call.

Wild's Matt Dumba creates 'Rebuild Minnesota' to help Lake Street community impacted by George Floyd

A week after joining the Hockey Diversity Alliance, Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba announced Thursday he’ll do his part to help Lake Street in south Minneapolis recover from damage done in the civil unrest that came after the death of George Floyd.

Wild to furlough some employees, reduce hours for others amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday it will furlough some team employees and reduce hours for others, starting Saturday, amid financial concerns due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

NHL says training camps can open as early as July 10

The Minnesota Wild could begin training camp for the 24-team modified Stanley Cup Playoffs as early as July 10 at TRIA Rink, provided safety and medical conditions allow.

'This is just the start': Wild's Matt Dumba joins Hockey Diversity Alliance to fight racism, social injustice

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba talked Tuesday about being on the executive committee for the Hockey Diversity Alliance to bring an end to racism and social injustice across hockey.