Although they’ll be playing in the same arena, the Minnesota Wild’s home will operate under a new name. Minnesota Sports & Entertainment announced a 14-year naming rights partnership with Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley. Starting in the 2025-26 season, the stadium formerly known as the Xcel Energy Center will become the Grand Casino Arena.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Announce New Arena Name
Wild, Capitals Swap Declan Chisholm, Chase Priskie
The Minnesota Wild and Washington Capitals have gotten together on a defenseman trade. According to a team announcement, the Wild have traded Declan Chisholm and the 180th overall pick to the Capitals in exchange for Chase Priskie and the 123rd overall pick. Thus ends a one-and-a-half-year run in Minnesota for Chisholm. The longtime depth defenseman was claimed off waivers from … [Read more...] about Wild, Capitals Swap Declan Chisholm, Chase Priskie
Wild’s Jonas Brodin Underwent Surgery, To Miss Start Of Season
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