Russo and LaPanta are back from Europe and break down the Wild's 2026-27 schedule, discuss how Steve Yzerman's exit affects the Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin and answer Twitter questions. Next live show: July 20, 7 p.m., Elsie's Youtube youtu.be/0EbKFSOkeBM Audio art19.com/shows/worst-...

#mnwild schedule highlights --10 of first 14 and 20 of first 30 on road --No NYE game --Dec. 12-31 (7 home games, 0 road) --Jan. 31-Feb. 10 (0 games for ASG, bye) --10 back-to-backs --Zuccarello returns Dec. 22 --Middleton returns March 19 --Cup champ Carolina here March 9

Wild’s schedule

Doing a bonus @TalkNorthPod later today with @AnthonyLaPanta to discuss #mnwild’s schedule, Yzerman, etc. Questions, fire away Next live show is July 20 at 7 pm at Elsie’s

Steve Yzerman’s departure as Red Wings GM adds wrinkle to Wild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

#mnwild open in Nashville Oct. 1 and home vs. Boston Oct. 3. Rest of the schedule will be released tomorrow

Wild insider: After years of loyalty, Bill Guerin embraces change by shaking up veteran core www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...

Sounds like #mnwild and Daemon Hunt close to agreeing on a new contract in advance of him having to decide to file for arbitration this afternoon

Questions for @AnthonyLaPanta and me, fire away. Next live Worst Seats in the House @TalkNorthPod, by the way, is July 20 at 7 pm at Elsie’s!

Wild reshape roster with Coleman, Maatta, Shabanov additions after July 1 whiff www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

#mnwild announce AHL contract signings: forwards Bradley Marek, Gerry Mayhew (#gerrytime), Nick Rhéaume, and Braidan Simmons-Fischer and defensemen Mike Koster and forward Drew Kuzma

Wild sign Maxim Shabanov to 1-year deal: Where does the winger fit in Minnesota’s lineup? www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

#mnwild sign forward Maxim Shabanov to a one-year, $1.6 million deal after he wasn't tendered a QO by the Isles

With today's trade and barring more deals this offseason, #mnwild replace Middleton with Maatta and get a second-line left wing in Coleman for next season. Costs $1.6 million more than Middleton Leaves them with $4.5 million before re-signing Daemon Hunt

Wild trade Jake Middleton to the Flames, acquiring Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Wild’s July 1 patience has a price: Glaring holes remain after first day of free agency www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

‘Saddened’ by Wild exit, Mats Zuccarello says no hard feelings, excited to join Kings BY @joesmithnhl and me Our day's analysis coming soon www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Anders Lee agonized over his decision to not sign with the #mnwild. They gave him a presentation earlier today. When he made his decision to go to Utah, agent Neil Sheehy says he told Anders, "I'll call Billy," and Anders said, "No, I'll call Billy."

Guerin says they pulled out of some things today because of prices and some things didn't work out, but "tomorrow's a new day" and they'll be patient. Lot of offseason left to fill their needs. It's very clear they still have some trade options

Guerin talked to Zuccarello a couple weeks ago and they spoke again today. Guerin admits he probably waited way too long this offseason to reach out to him and "that's on me," and he deserved better.

Wild free agency tracker: Minnesota misses on Anders Lee, still looking for wing help www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

I'm told by sources that Anders Lee is not signing with the #mnwild

#mnwild signing forwards Dylan Gambrell and Jagger Joshua to two-way contracts as well as the Pickard, Shaw and Kirkland signings

Zach Bogosian's signing will carry a $1.25 million cap hit. One year. He can also get $100,000 if he reaches 60 games. Nick Foligno will be one year, $900,000 #mnwild

Not a shock, but Mats Zuccarello held one classy, eloquent Zoom. Us writers will certainly miss him here in Minnesota

Wild free agency tracker: Depth signings as Minnesota pursues Anders Lee www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

#mnwild have signed goalie Calvin Pickard to a one-year, $1 million contract. One-way deal. 14-year NHL goalie to fill in for injured Filip Gustavsson to start the season Wild have also brought back Mason Shaw on a one-year, two-way, $850,000 deal. $450 in Iowa

#mnwild have signed depth forward Justin Kirkland to a one-year, two-way, $850K contract. $500K in Iowa, $550K guarantee. Wild likely signing three other two-way forwards today and a veteran NHL goalie to fill in for rehabbing Filip Gustavsson.

Anders Lee's rep continues to work through all the calls and teams. As we reported yesterday, he played this by the book, so he's taking his time for the first time today to examine each team and fit and contract offer

Barring trades, after the Foligno and Bogosian re-signings that should come today, Wild will have about $7 million in cap space for signings. That doesn't include Daemon Hunt's eventual re-signing and if players make the team like Hunter Haight and Charlie Stramel

Wild free agency tracker: Zuccarello to the Kings, Foligno and Bogosian close to re-signing www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Big day for Kirill Kaprizov despite Mats Zuccarello likely moving on. Kaprizov's bank account just got $18.1 million (gross) richer -- the first of 8 straight 8-figure signing bonuses 'til July 1, 2033.

Help Cruz Walk Toward Independence Please give this fundraiser a read. Former #mnwild and pro hockey player Erik Reitz and his family are going through a tough time and could use your support. All the best to his son, Cruz❤️ www.gofundme.com/f/help-cruz-...

Wild free agency tracker: Nick Foligno and Zach Bogosian close to re-signing This will be updated throughout the day as there's news. By @joesmithnhl and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

All signs point this morning to Nick Foligno continuing his NHL career and returning to the #mnwild. Also hear Zach Bogosian will be forgoing free agency and re-signing with the Wild.

ICYMI: Wild free agency primer: What wingers could they pursue after re-signing Bobby Brink? From @joesmithnhl and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Wild free agency primer: What wingers could they pursue after re-signing Bobby Brink? www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

#mnwild closing in on re-signing Bobby Brink to a one-year, $2.75 M contract. Have to hand it to Brink. Could have been UFA tomorrow, but the MN native clearly played ball because he sees a big opportunity next season. Bet on himself hoping to break out.

Wild don’t tender qualifying offer for Bobby Brink, but are working to re-sign before July 1 www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Shouldn’t be any surprises today with #mnwild qualifying offers. As we have been reporting, Bobby Brink, Daemon Hunt, Caedan Bankier, Carson Lambos, David Spacek and Roman Schmidt tendered. Among those cut loose will be Hlavaj

Wild hire Stu Bickel, Minnesota native and former Wild and Gophers player, as AHL coach www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

#mnwild trade the rights to unsigned defenseman Ryan Healey to Isles for future considerations. Basically a courtesy for Healey and the Isles so he can go to their development camp and maybe sign before he’s to become a free agent Aug. 15.

As free agency nears, #mnwild can’t wait forever for Dylan Larkin By @joesmithnhl and me Includes updated Wild depth chart with Zuccarello and Tarasenko potentially gone www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Wild drafted 6-7 goalie Filip Ruzicka with their fifth and final pick. Three picks in 2026. Smallest draft class in team history but moved up twice

Wild trade their 121st pick and 185th pick to Columbus for the 112th and select 6-4 winger Kayden Lemire. Wild have one fifth left

Minnesota Wild NHL Draft picks tracker: Grades, fits and analysis www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

#mnwild draft Swedish 6-foot-4 centerman Adam Andersson. Traded their third and their second fifth to LA for the 83rd pick. NHL Network folks love him at least.

Detroit trades Cossa to Utah for the 23rd pick

Wild’s Bill Guerin wins NHL GM of the year award after franchise-changing year of big swings www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...