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We were treated to a legendary hockey game Saturday night between Canada and the United States, live from the Bell Centre, for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Team USA’s Matthew Tkachuk suffers lower-body injury

Around the NHL: Tkachuk injury update for USA, Islanders’ Nelson trade linked to Jets, Ducks listening to trade offers on Zegras

Team USA should be careful with lineup in 4 Nations game vs. Sweden

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Blackhawks name Chris O’Hearn as vice-president of hockey operations

The Chicago Blackhawks have appointed Chris O’Hearn as vice-president of hockey operations, reports Michael Russo of The Athletic. With the Blackhawks, O’Hearn joins a hockey operations department headed by general manager Kyle Davidson, currently in his 14th year with the organization including four seasons in the GM’s chair.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Bleacher Nation / January 20

Report: Blackhawks Hire Contract Guru Chris O’Hearn as VP of Hockey Ops

Michael Russo of The Athletic reported on Monday evening that the Blackhawks are hiring former Minnesota Wild assistant general manager Chris O’Hearn as the new vice president of hockey operations.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Wild Might Be Looking to Trade Big Contract Star For Cap Space

Minnesota Wild reporter Michael Russo of The Athletic appeared on Sportsnet’s 590‘s The Fan Hockey Show. He reported that GM Bill Guerin will likely be aggressive at the upcoming NHL trade deadline.

Minnesota Wild News / Blade of Steel / January 13

Three Players Hit Waivers Today, Including Two from the Minnesota Wild

NHL reporter Michael Russo, who covers the Minnesota Wild for the Athletic revealed today that the team has placed two of their players on waivers. Those players would be veteran center Devin Shore and rookie forward Ben Jones.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 4

NHL Insider Urges Minnesota Wild to Trade for Old Friend

The NHL Trade deadline is quickly approaching and the Minnesota Wild have a lot of moving parts on their hockey team lately. There’s no doubt they will be looking to add before the March 7 deadline.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14

Jacob Middleton's injury may affect Wild's deadline plans

In an interview with Michael Russo of The Athletic, general manager Bill Guerin explains that the latest LTIR placement may affect the team’s chances of acquiring a top-six forward at this year’s deadline.

NHL Western Conference contenders, pretenders: Wild look legit

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 5

Stars' Tyler Seguin undergoing surgery, expected to be out four to six months

Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler returned to the lineup. Forwards Leo Carlsson (upper-body) and Brock McGinn (lower-body) remained out. TSN: Ducks forward Trevor Zegras left last night’s game in the second period.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 10

Wild owner pledges to make Kirill Kaprizov 'better offer' than any other team

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Artemi Panarin is the highest-paid New York Ranger at $11.64 million. Igor Shesterkin’s camp can argue that Igor is the best player on the team, and they have a case.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / October 6

Report: Wild Bringing Extra Goalie Into Season

The Minnesota Wild are likely heading into the 2024-25 season carrying a bit of an odd roster. According to Michael Russo of the Athletic, the Wild will carry three goalies for a lot of the year; Filip Gustavsson, Marc-Andre Fleury, and rookie Jesper Wallstedt.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / October 3

Minnesota Wild will finally have some money to spend next offseason

Michael Russo of The Athletic: The giant chunk of dead cap space will be greatly reduced for the Minnesota Wild next offseason. The Zach Parise, Ryan Suter cap hit goes from $14.7 million to $1.7 million.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Wild sign defenseman to huge extension after his strong rookie season

The young defenseman is getting paid.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 26

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues

Michael Russo of the Athletic: Russo holds a mailbag about the Minnesota Wild as free agency and the NHL Draft are just days away. The Wild currently own the 13th overall pick in the first round, along with picks in Rounds 2, 4, 5, and 6.

PWHL Champions Minnesota Let Go of GM Natalie Darwitz

In a shocking turn of events reported first by The Athletic’s Hailey Salvian and Michael Russo, PWHL Minnesota general manager Natalie Darwitz is leaving the team.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / April 2

Prized NCAA free agent Collin Graf narrows list to 6 teams: report

Prized NCAA free agent Collin Graf is reportedly close to signing an NHL entry-level contract within the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional reporting indicates he’s narrowed down his list to six teams, including the Minnesota Wild, per Michael Russo.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 8, 2024

Bruins Acquire Maroon From Wild for Late-Round Draft Pick

The Boston Bruins have acquired veteran forward Pat Maroon from the Minnesota Wild for a late-round conditional draft pick, as per Michael Russo. Is Pat Maroon a Stanley-Cup good luck charm?

NHL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / March 8, 2024

Report: Wild trade Pat Maroon to Bruins for late-round pick

The Wild continue to be sellers at Friday's NHL trade deadline. Pat Maroon was traded Friday to the Boston Bruins for a conditional late-round pick, news that was first reported by Michael Russo at The Athletic.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 30, 2024

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers

Joe Smith and Michael Russo of The Athletic: As Russo and Smith write, the Minnesota Wild continue to deal with injuries all season long. And with the news of Jared Spurgeon being shut down for the season with hip and back surgeries, the Wild will look to replace him.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 24, 2024

Report: Veteran Winger Could Join Avalanche Soon

According to Minnesota Wild insider and The Athletic writer Michael Russo, the Colorado Avalanche may soon be adding a veteran winger to their roster. Zach Parise, who has not played a game in the NHL this season, could sign with the Avalanche very soon according to Russo.

Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / December 21, 2023

Wild insider provides further details on front office 'drama' on recent podcast

Michael Russo joined Jesse Granger and Mark Lazerus on The Athletic Hockey Show to provide his latest reporting on the Minnesota Wild’s front office situation.

Minnesota Wild News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / December 16, 2023

Report: After tumultuous week, Wild drama 'clearly not over yet'

Drama inside the Minnesota Wild organization may not have boiled over just yet. The past week have been full of tumult, with the exit of assistant general

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 15, 2023

Former Penguins Champion and AGM Under Investigation for Verbal Abuse

According to Michael Russo of the Athletic, former Pittsburgh Penguins player and front office executive Bill Guerin is being investigated for alleged verbal abuse.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14, 2023

Split with O’Hearn Comes as Wild Investigate Front Office Issues

As per Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic, some of the details of why Assistant GM Chris O’Hearn and the Minnesota Wild suddenly split are coming to light.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 13, 2023

Minnesota Wild, assistant GM Chris O’Hearn ‘mutually agree to part ways’

The Minnesota Wild announced on Wednesday that the team and assistant general manager Chris O’Hearn have mutually agreed to part ways. “This is obviously huge, out of the blue news,” said Michael Russo, who covers the Wild for The Athletic.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / December 13, 2023

Minnesota Wild Lose Key Piece of Their Management Team

The Minnesota Wild are undergoing a significant change behind the scenes, as reported by Michael Russo of The Athletic. Chris O’Hearn, a key management figure for the Wild, and the team have mutually agreed to part ways, leaving room for speculation and curiosity among fans and analysts who follow the club.