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
Wild Sign Bradley Marek To Entry-Level Contract
The Wild have signed undrafted free agent Bradley Marek to a one-year, entry-level contract, the team announced today in a press release. Marek, 24, isn’t new to the organization. He spent last year with their AHL affiliate in Iowa on a minor-league contract. It was his second professional season after spending 2023-24 on an AHL deal with San Jose, also seeing time with the … [Read more...] about Wild Sign Bradley Marek To Entry-Level Contract
Wild Names Ray Sylvester Video Coach
The Minnesota Wild have named Ray Sylvester as video coach, per a team release. Sylvester is in his third season with the organization, previously serving in a similar capacity for the AHL’s Iowa Wild. Sylvester also served stints as a video coach in the USHL, USPHL, and at Robert Morris University while still attending the school. … [Read more...] about Wild Names Ray Sylvester Video Coach