You will not find an official Minnesota Wild draft party among the myriad events happening in the Twin Cities this weekend. Central Division rival St. Louis headed into Friday night’s 2026 NHL draft in possession of four first round picks, and up-and-coming San Jose prepped to use a trio of first-rounders on the stage in Buffalo, N.Y. By contrast, barring a trade, the Wild were scheduled to ...

The veteran forward bypassed a lucrative free agency to sign long-term in St. Paul, prioritizing championship potential and organizational culture over a larger paycheck elsewhere.

The Minnesota Wild have taken care of a piece of business before the start of free agency. News emerged on late Tuesday morning that the Wild have signed the Michael McCarron extension with the veteran forward. McCarron's deal is for six years, with a total cost of $20 million. The deal is a $3.33 million …

Former Montreal Canadiens first-round pick Michael McCarron just landed himself a nice contract.

Every NHL team is looking for skill and grit, especially at center. If those two attributes come attached to a 6-foot-6 frame, even better. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild secured some size, skill and grit for the next half-dozen years, agreeing to a contract extension with Michael McCarron that will keep him under wraps through the 2031-32 season. Acquired from Nashville at the March trade ...

The Minnesota Wild have resigned their top internal target, bringing Michael McCarron back on a six year deal.

The Minnesota Wild have signed center, Michael McCarron to a contract extension. He gave them a nice discount for long-term security, too.

The 6-foot-6 veteran solidifies Minnesota’s bottom-six with a long-term commitment. His massive frame and reliable faceoff skills reinforce the heavy, physical identity Bill Guerin demands for playoff contention.

The latest from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.