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The Minnesota Wild are struggling to regain their footing after losing five of their past six games ahead of their visit on Sunday to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 17

Current and Former Minnesota Wild Head Coaches Battling for NHL Coach of the Year

Last season, the Minnesota Wild made a change after a rough 5-10-4 start, parting ways with head coach Dean Evason. Evason had been with the team for three full seasons, leading them to the playoffs in each of those years.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

Missing key players, Wild try to slow down Oilers' stars

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes relayed a message from injured star forward Kirill Kaprizov heading into Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. "He's bored," Hynes said.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 30

A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Western team

A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Western Conference team

As another year nears an end, the NHL season is rocking. Before Jan. 1, we graded every Western Conference team's 2024 portion of the season — take a bow, Vegas Golden Knights.

...and for for every Eastern team

Blackhawks hope to turn things around against Blues on Winter Classic stage

Jonathan Toews explains his absence, doesn’t rule out NHL return

Penguins place this former No. 4 overall pick on waivers

A big Elias Pettersson trade was reportedly rejected by the Canucks

Takeaways from Week 3 of the PWHL

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / November 26

Brian Murphy: A year after bottoming out, the Wild have matured into a true force under John Hynes

There was no black bunting hanging in the Wild dressing room, no hangdog expressions on weary faces and no hangups about hanging 44 shots on the NHL’s best team despite their latest loss to a longtime nemesis.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / November 12

Minnesota Wild Playing for Hard Trophy

In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Minnesota Wild are currently one of the NHL’s best teams. Kirill Kaprizov is playing out of his mind, and John Hynes’ squad is putting up points on a nightly basis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31

Wild return from winning road trip to battle Lightning

Nearly 10 games into their new season, the Minnesota Wild find themselves in a battle at the top of the NHL's Central Division. Coach John Hynes' club seems to be up to the task.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / October 23

Minnesota seeks to continue Wild start, faces Lightning

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes would probably like to expound on how resilient his club is and how it battles back from a goal or two down. Problem is, he can't so far.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

Wild’s John Hynes Demands Intensity & Change in Training Camp

Now that the Minnesota Wild training camp for the 2024-25 season has gotten underway, we’ve been able to see what type of coach John Hynes is when he’s able to train with his team without the added pressure of a started season and also trying to work with a team who’s previous coach was relieved of his duties.

NHL News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / June 11

John Hynes Joins Sullivan’s Staff for 4 Nations Face-Off

There will be another Pittsburgh Penguins connection for the United States team staff at the 4 Nations Face-Off next year, as John Hynes on Tuesday was named an assistant coach.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11

USA Hockey adds Wild head coach to 4 Nations coaching staff

After serving as the head coach for this year’s World Championship, Wild bench boss John Hynes will be back behind a Team USA bench next year.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

John Hynes named Team USA assistant coach for 4 Nations Face-Off

On Tuesday, USA Hockey announced that John Hynes has been added as an assistant coach for Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Hynes is the first assistant named to the Team USA staff.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Offseason checklist for the Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have a few moves they can make this offseason as they try to retool a foundation for success.

Veteran Jets center expected to test free agency

Canadiens prospect’s future with the club could be in doubt

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Wild’s John Hynes Did All He Could With the Team He Had

This season clearly ended in disappointment for the Minnesota Wild, even before the final game, due to their postseason elimination a week before. While

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Wild’s John Hynes named coach for USA at 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship

The United States has named the man who will lead the team into the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship. On Friday, USA Hockey announced Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes will be the bench boss for Team USA at the upcoming tournament in Czechia.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 19

Former Devils Head Coach Named Bench Boss for USA at IIHF Mens World Tournament

Former bench boss of the New Jersey Devils, John Hynes, has been named the head coach of Team USA for the upcoming 2024 IIHF Men’s World Tournament. Hynes (49) was fired by the Devils back in the 2019-20 season after a 9-13-4 start and was replaced by assistant coach Alain Nasreddine.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 10, 2024

Watch: Wild get OT winner thanks to the most aggressive gamble

Watch: Wild get OT winner thanks to most aggressive gamble of season

The Wild are doing everything they can to cling to their slim playoff hopes, and they managed to get a huge 4-3 overtime win against the Predators — one of the teams they are chasing — on Sunday.

NHL hits Flyers HC with a heavy punishment following his outburst

Avalanche winger requires hip surgery, will be out for the season

Devils recall former first-round pick from his conditioning stint

Key veteran nearing return for Penguins

Blackhawks sign intriguing prospect

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 5, 2024

How Has John Hynes Done so far as Minnesota Wild Head Coach?

It’s been over two months since the Minnesota Wild decided to fire their former head coach, Dean Evason, and hire their current coach, John Hynes. Since that day they’ve played 30 games and have a record of 16-13-1 over that time.

Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / December 27, 2023

John Hynes Must Do More Than Get Wild Back To Basics

Other than "10-3 record," the best thing you can say about John Hynes' first impression as the Minnesota Wild's head coach is he has the team looking like themselves.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18, 2023

What are the Minnesota Wild thankful for this holiday season?

Head coach John Hynes has helped the Wild turn their season around.

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Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / December 10, 2023

John Hynes' Tweaks Leading To Power Play Success

The back-to-back losses in Vancouver and Edmonton late this week put a small scuff into the shine that new head coach John Hynes placed on his new team.

Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / December 9, 2023

John Hynes's Development of Young Players Doesn't Bode Well For the Wild's Future

Being an NHL head coach requires you to take on multiple roles. The best coaches juggle numerous responsibilities, from strategies to tactics to locker-room leadership.

Minnesota Wild News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / December 8, 2023

Wild shut out in first loss of the John Hynes era

Vancouver survived a red hot start by the visitors to end Minnesota's four-game winning streak and hand John Hynes his first loss as coach of the Wild with a 2-0 win.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 4, 2023

Is the 'new coach bump' real for the Minnesota Wild?

In the three games the Minnesota Wild have played since firing head coach Dean Evason on Nov. 27, the team has looked completely different.

NHL power rankings: Coaching change may be just what the Wild needed

Coyotes’ future could be a hot topic at upcoming Board of Governors meeting

Jets sign this former fifth overall pick to a three-year contract extension

Can anyone catch Connor Bedard in the Calder Trophy odds?

IIHF is mandating neck protection for all levels of competition

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / November 28, 2023

Is John Hynes the long-term solution for the Minnesota Wild?

Dean Evason is out as the head coach of the Minnesota Wild after a seven-game losing streak has them down in 30th place in the league. In is John Hynes to replace him, as general manager Bill Guerin still looks to keep this season alive for the Wild. Is Hynes the answer beyond this season?

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Hockey Now / November 28, 2023

John Hynes Making Nashville Return Sooner Than Expected

When the 2023 NHL season began with former Nashville Predators head coach John Hynes still unemployed, the expectation was the 48-year-old would take a year off from coaching before interviewing for another job in 2024.