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Gophers
Hendrickson's son follows father's path, commits to U hockey
Winger Beckett Hendrickson become the second prep standout to commit to the Gophers this week. His father, Darby, played for the Gophers before going on to a pro career that included four years with the Wild.
Wild
Kaprizov in Minnesota, ending talk of whether he could leave Russia
Uncertainty surrounding Kaprizov and the dozens of other Russian in the NHL heightened because of the war in Ukraine.
Randball
'A Slap Shot in Time': Celebrating old-time hockey in Minnesota
A new book gives a fuller exploration of the Minnesota Fighting Saints and the connection to the beloved hockey movie "Slap Shot."
Wild
Wild moving on from 2018 draft pick Alexander Khovanov
The Russian forward, selected in the third round, was placed on unconditional waivers, having never appeared in an NHL game.
Wild
Reusse: A hockey star in a troubled country? We've seen this film before
There might be a champagne toast or two in St. Paul when Kirill Kaprizov leaves Russia at some point — a toast like the one on a Concorde flight in 1986.
Wild
Wild re-sign forwards Mitchell Chaffee, Nick Swaney to one-year, two-way deals
Both played with Iowa in the American Hockey League last season.
Wild
Wild signs first draft pick Liam Ohgren to entry-level contract
The 18-year-old likely will play in Sweden again next season as he continues his path to the NHL.
Sports
Did Talbot really want to stay? Plus a Twins prospect and Aurora forward
On a jam-packed Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand wonders about the Cam Talbot trade. He also chats with Matt Wallner and Morgan Turner.
Wild
Ace in the hole: Jesper Wallstedt is Wild's goalie of the future
The 2021 first-round pick has excelled at every level, and the world junior tournament is next for the 6-3 Swede.
Wild
After trade by Wild, Talbot says, 'I really didn't want to be moved'
With Cam Talbot headed to Ottawa, the Wild will rely on Filip Gustavsson as Marc-Andre Fleury's backup.
Wild
'Our team is pretty set': Wild in no hurry to add forward
Free agency isn't the only option to add a bottom-six forward, GM Bill Guerin says.
Randball
With Cam Talbot move, did Wild trade less drama for less stability?
Talbot had been solid for most of two years with the Wild. Is Minnesota better off in net now than it was a year ago at this time?
Sports
Breaking down the Cam Talbot trade; an outdoor bicycling adventure
Wild GM Bill Guerin, in trying to head off potential drama, dealt the veteran goalie. But will it be the right hockey move?
Wild
'No drama, no controversy' after Wild trades goalie Cam Talbot to Ottawa
Filip Gustavsson, who has played 27 NHL games in goal for the Senators, will be the backup in Minnesota to veteran Marc-Andre Fleury.
Wild
Cody McLeod named Wild development coach
McLeod played with some of the Wild's young players with Iowa last season, but he is changing career now.
Wild
Hurricanes make former Gophers goalie Jack LaFontaine a free agent
LaFontaine, the former Mike Richter Award winner, caused a stir in January when he departed the Gophers in the middle of the season for the NHL.
Wild
Wild to feature three first round picks during open camp this week
The players, including Liam Ohgren, Marco Rossi and Carson Lambos, will have a 3-on-3 scrimmage on Thursday night at Tria Rink in St. Paul.
Sports
Reusse on the confusing Twins, Wild drama and NBA Summer League
On a packed Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and columnist Patrick Reusse dig deep into the weekend's biggest stories.
Gophers
Scoggins: Motzko sees something 'special' after strong NHL draft showing for Gophers
Five of Bob Motzko's future Gophers players were taken in the 2022 NHL draft to join the already star-studded roster.
Wild
Roster tweaks remain in progress for cash-strapped Wild
With the NHL draft complete and a new crop of prospects stocked for the future, the Wild must now turn to more immediate considerations.
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Around the NHL
- NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage
- Jessica Campbell will be the first woman on an NHL bench as assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken
- Stanley Cup champion Panthers sign deal to move local broadcasts from Bally to Scripps Sports
- Analysis: Big spenders across the NHL made winners out of free agents across the league
- AP weekly global sports photo gallery
- Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy
- NHL reinstates Bowman, Quenneville after being banned for their role in Blackhawks assault scandal
- Wild add grit with Trenin as dead cap space for Parise-Suter buyouts keeps them on bargain hunt
- Sam Reinhart agrees to $69 million, 8-year deal to stay with Cup champion Panthers, AP source says
- 'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason
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