The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Michael Milne to a one-year, two-way contract. Milne was a restricted-free agent. He will now play through the 2025-26 season on a deal that pays out $775K at the NHL level, and $100K at the AHL level. Milne just wrapped up his third professional season, and his third in a daily role with the AHL’s Iowa Wild. He’s improved each year, … [Read more...] about Wild Re-Sign Michael Milne
Zac Dalpe Announces Retirement
Longtime minor-league forward Zac Dalpe, who appeared in parts of 12 NHL seasons with numerous clubs over the past two decades, has announced his retirement via an open letter published on the Charlotte Checkers’ website. Dalpe, 35, scored 16 goals, 16 assists, and 32 points with a -37 rating in 168 career regular-season games with the Blue Jackets, Panthers, Wild, Canucks, … [Read more...] about Zac Dalpe Announces Retirement
Ryder Ritchie Commits To Boston University
Wild prospect Ryder Ritchie announced on his Instagram page that he has committed to play for Boston University for the upcoming season. The 18-year-old was a second-round pick by Minnesota last year, going 45th overall. Ritchie spent last season with WHL Medicine Hat, collecting 61 points in 53 regular season games and averaging a point per game in 18 playoff outings. He … [Read more...] about Ryder Ritchie Commits To Boston University
Wild Acquire Vladimir Tarasenko From Red Wings
The Wild have acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko from the Red Wings in exchange for future considerations, Detroit announced on X. It does not appear the Red Wings are retaining any of Tarasenko’s $4.75MM cap hit for the final season of his contract. Tarasenko had an eight-team approved trade list as part of the two-year, $9.5MM deal he signed with the Wings in free agency last … [Read more...] about Wild Acquire Vladimir Tarasenko From Red Wings
Wild Sign Nico Sturm To Two-Year Deal
3:10 p.m.: It’s a two-year deal for Sturm at $2MM per season, the team announced. 11:45 a.m.: According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild are closing in on a reunion with free agent center Nico Sturm. The seven-year veteran recently won the second Stanley Cup championship of his career with the Florida Panthers. The last time Sturm played for the Wild was … [Read more...] about Wild Sign Nico Sturm To Two-Year Deal