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Nine Minnesotans drafted. Who they are and where they're going
Jimmy Snuggerud and Sam Rinzel were first round selections, and seven others were chosen on Friday. Six have committed to Minnesota college teams.
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All Eight: A look at the Wild's 2022 draft picks
After adding two forwards on Day 1 of the NHL draft, the Wild added three more with its first picks on the second day. All but one of the six players taken Friday are Canadian.
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With plenty of defensive prospects, Wild loads up on forwards in draft
Six of the team's eight choices over two days in Montreal were centers or wingers.
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Wild goaltending situation seems set ... but is it?
Marc-Andre Fleury and Cam Talbot both have big contracts, but will they share the net or will one get more games?
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Future Gophers taken in first round: Cooley third, Snuggerud 23rd, Rinzel 25th
Logan Cooley was the top North American chosen, and he'll be property of the Arizona Coyotes.
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How to follow today's NHL draft action in Montreal
The NHL draft has resumed in Montreal. Go here for updates on who's been taken by the Wild and where top Minnesota players are going. Tap here for updates.
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Concerns about Kaprizov + Scoggins on what's next for the Big Ten
Amid the excitement surrounding the Wild's picks in the NHL draft, host Michael Rand notes the clouds surrounding Kirill Kaprizov's situation. Plus, columnist Chip Scoggins on the future of the Big Ten.
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Wild brings back Fleury on two-year deal, clears up salary cap issues
The Wild has only about $1.4 million remaining in salary cap space after answering key offseason questions in setting the 2022-23 roster.
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Wild takes wingers from Sweden, Russia in first round of NHL draft
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Russians players and their ability to come over to the NHL, the Wild wasn't dissuaded from drafting a Russian prospect. It has two picks in today's second round.
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NHL keeps issues involving Kaprizov, Russian players at arm's length
Commissioner Gary Bettman chose his words carefully at the NHL draft on Thursday.
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Meet the Wild's first-round draft picks
Liam Ohgren was taken at No. 19 and Danila Yurov was nabbed with the 24th pick.
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Do Wolves have 'top five' line-up? What are Wild's draft needs?
Michael Rand says the Wolves should flourish if Chris Finch can work his magic with having Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert playing together. Sarah McLellan discusses the NHL draft. Plus, Twins, Lynx and Kirill Kaprizov.
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5 players Wild could draft with its two first-round picks tonight
Four of five players who hockey writer Sarah McClellan sees as good fits for the Wild are members of the USA Under-18 national team. One is committed to the Gophers.
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Wild signs Jake Middleton to three-year, $7.35 million contract
The 26-year-old defenseman was acquired in March from San Jose and paired with captain Jared Spurgeon on the blue line.
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For second year in a row, Wild has two first-round picks in NHL draft
The Wild holds the No. 19 and No. 24 picks in Thursday night's first round. GM Bill Guerin said the team has a list and will stick to it. "You take the best player available," he said.
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Wild GM Guerin says Kaprizov is in Russia and 'doing fine'
A Russian newspaper reported that Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov had fled to the United States.
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Wild 2022-23 schedule: Opener is Oct. 13 at home vs. Rangers
The team's longest homestand is seven games from Feb. 9-12.
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NHL draft facts, order and prospects
The two-day draft is being held Thursday and Friday in Montreal.
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Reusse: Gordon, quietly efficient North Stars coach and GM, dies at 94
Jack Gordon brought a needed calm demeanor to the North Stars when he was hired by Wren Blair, who was the team's general manager as well as its first-ever coach.
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Fiala 'really excited' to start next step in NHL career with Kings
Former Wild winger Kevin Fiala is headed West after not being able to fit into the Wild's salary cap conundrum. "It is what it is right now," he said.
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- Wild add grit with Trenin as dead cap space for Parise-Suter buyouts keeps them on bargain hunt
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