According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, General Manager Bill Guerin has confirmed that Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin underwent upper-body surgery a few weeks ago, and he’ll likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season. It’s an interesting development considering Brodin played for Team Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Championships a few weeks ago. After scoring … [Read more...] about Wild’s Jonas Brodin Underwent Surgery, To Miss Start Of Season
Seattle Kraken Acquire Frédérick Gaudreau
11:17 a.m.: Both teams have confirmed the trade. 10:32 a.m.: The Seattle Kraken are making their forward core tougher to play against.. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Kraken have acquired forward Frédérick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild for a draft pick. Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff quickly added that the Kraken are sending their 2025 fourth-round … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Acquire Frédérick Gaudreau
Blue Jackets Acquire Brendan Gaunce From Wild
The Blue Jackets have acquired center Brendan Gaunce from the Wild in exchange for right-winger Cameron Butler, the team announced Thursday. Gaunce, 31, begins his second stint in Columbus after spending one season in Minnesota. The Wild signed him to a two-year, two-way deal on the opening day of free agency last year after spending three seasons in the Blue Jackets … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Acquire Brendan Gaunce From Wild
Wild Hire Greg Cronin To AHL Head Coach Role
The Minnesota Wild have announced they’ve hired Greg Cronin to be the next head coach of the AHL’s Iowa Wild. Cronin will move to the role after spending the last two seasons as the coach of the Anaheim Ducks. The move was made official by Iowa general manager Matt Hendricks, who shared that the club is eager to add Cronin’s thorough hockey experience into their minor-league … [Read more...] about Wild Hire Greg Cronin To AHL Head Coach Role
Wild Close To Hiring Greg Cronin As Head Coach For Iowa
The Wild are closing in on hiring Greg Cronin as the new head coach of their AHL affiliate in Iowa, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic (Twitter link). Cronin was the bench boss in Anaheim for the last two seasons before being let go after the season with Joel Quenneville taking over behind the bench for the Ducks. Cronin has been a coach for more than 35 years and has lots … [Read more...] about Wild Close To Hiring Greg Cronin As Head Coach For Iowa