Minnesota Wild prospect Adam Benak announced on social media today that he has committed to play college hockey at Western Michigan University. Benak, a 2025 fourth-round pick of the Wild, has elected to join the reigning NCAA champions, presumably for the 2026-27 season. Benak is currently playing for the Brantford Bulldogs of the OHL, where he has been one of the league’s … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Benak, Cruikshank, Heartlanders
Wild Acquire Bobby Brink
The Wild are addressing their need for additional scoring depth by acquiring winger Bobby Brink from the Flyers, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic and Frank Seravalli of Victory+. Defenseman David Jiříček is the return headed to Philly, both add. There is no extension in place between the Wild and Brink, who’s a pending restricted free agent, Anthony Di Marco of Daily … [Read more...] about Wild Acquire Bobby Brink
Wild Acquire Nick Foligno
In a tight battle in the Central Division, the Wild continue to add depth pieces. Frank Seravalli of Victory+ reports (Twitter link) that Minnesota is close to acquiring winger Nick Foligno from the Blackhawks. Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic adds (Twitter link) that Chicago is only receiving future considerations in return. The teams have since confirmed the move. The … [Read more...] about Wild Acquire Nick Foligno
Panthers Acquire Vinnie Hinostroza From Wild
The Panthers have acquired winger Vinnie Hinostroza from the Wild for future considerations, the teams announced. Michael Russo of The Athletic was the first to report. It clears a bit of a forward logjam for Minnesota, which has already acquired Bobby Brink and Nick Foligno in separate deals this morning. The Wild could have waived Hinostroza, but if he were claimed tomorrow, … [Read more...] about Panthers Acquire Vinnie Hinostroza From Wild
Blue Jackets, Wild Interested In Nick Foligno
Emily Kaplan of ESPN reports that the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild have contacted the Chicago Blackhawks about forward Nick Foligno. Chicago’s captain has connections to both organizations. Columbus is where Foligno had the most successful period of his career. Ahead of the 2012-13 season, the Blue Jackets acquired Foligno from the Ottawa Senators for defenseman … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets, Wild Interested In Nick Foligno