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Minnesota Wild Depth Chart, Projected Lines and Current Salary Cap Space (2024-25)

Eric Strack — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:52:20 +0000

The Minnesota Wild depth chart was put through the ringer during the 2024-25 NHL season. While injuries have been public enemy No. 1 for this team all year, they are now fully healthy in the middle of their round one 2025 NHL Playoffs series vs the Vegas Golden Knights.

Before the NHL Trade Deadline, general manager Bill Guerin decided not to put injured stars Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek on Long Term Injured Reserve. That left little to no wiggle room to add additional talent before the deadline. Now that both players are back in the lineup, it looks like the right move.

Up-to-Date Minnesota Wild Depth Chart and Lines (2024-25)

Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Newly signed rookie defenseman and Minnesota Wild top prospect, Zeev Buium was in the game-one lineup on Sunday vs the Knights, and has played since. Below, you will see the MN Wild’s projected line combinations and depth chart for game one, via our friends at PuckPedia.com.

How to Watch Minnesota Wild Games in 2025

Alexandria Wyckoff — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:25:50 +0000

As temperatures lower, our enthusiasm grows for the newest season of the Minnesota Wild. Will the Wild continue to improve upon their 42-29-7 record from last season and rank higher in the Western Conference? Learn how to watch Minnesota Wild games for the 2024-2025 season here.

Unfortunately, the Minnesota Wild ended their season on May 1st, losing to the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the first round 4-2. Check out these streaming services if you want to keep watching the NHL playoffs, or wait until next year’s season for the Wild to return to your screens.

Where to Stream Minnesota Wild Games

Minnesota Wild games are usually broadcast on ABC, ESPN, NHL Network, TNT, CBS, ESPN2, etc. While these channels can be accessed through cable providers, you can also watch the best moments from streaming services like FuboTV and ESPN Plus.

Streaming Service	Price (monthly)	Channels Offered
FuboTV	$84.99+	ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, FOX, FS1
ESPN Plus	$11.99	N/A

How to Watch Minnesota Wild Games on FuboTV

Known for its sports-centered origins and content, FuboTV provides access to all your favorite Minnesota Wild matchups along with the rest of the NHL. Featured channels on the service include ABC, ESPN, CBS, FOX, etc. Plus, you can get the sports add-on for more NHL content. FuboTV offers two subscription tiers: Pro and Elite, starting at $84.99/month. New subscribers will get a seven-day free trial before committing to the price.

Sign up for FuboTV

How to Watch Minnesota Wild Games on ESPN Plus

The hub for all things sports and exclusive content is ESPN Plus, providing live streaming to several Minnesota Wild games throughout the season. ESPN Plus allows subscribers to watch reruns of their favorite games, plus gain access to ESPN Plus exclusive content. The service has two subscription options: the monthly payment plan at $11.99, or the yearly payment plan at $119.99 which provides a small discount. Though ESPN Plus does not offer a free trial, the subscription price is affordable.

Sign up for ESPN Plus

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FAQs

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Is MN Wild on ESPN Plus?

Some Minnesota Wild games will be available on ESPN Plus, with a range of nationally broadcasted games and ESPN Plus exclusive games.

Has the Wild ever won a Stanley Cup?

The Minnesota Wild has never won a Stanley Cup. They are one of several NHL teams that have yet to win a Stanley Cup, including the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks, Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, and Seattle Kraken.

Can I stream NHL games for free?

You can watch NHL games for free by utilizing free trials from streaming services. For instance, FuboTV has a seven-day free trial, while Hulu + Live TV has a three-day free trial.

What animal is the Minnesota Wild logo?

The Minnesota Wild logo features a wild animal, but the franchise has never officially named what type of creature it is. Some fans believe the animal is a bear or wild cat, with the rounded ears and thick neck leaning towards the bear theory. The franchise has refused to distinguish between the two possibilities, instead referring to it as a “wild animal.”

How to watch the Minnesota Wild without cable?

There are many ways to enjoy Minnesota Wild games without cable, the most popular being ESPN Plus, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, or NHL Center Ice.

Jonas Brodin Expected to Miss Significant Time with Upper Body Injury

Eric Strack — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:35:06 +0000

Jonas Brodin may or may not have been subject to an Evander Kane dirty hit Friday night during a game the Minnesota Wild eventually lost 4-3 to the Edmonton Oilers. What constitutes a dirty hit is up for discussion, apparently.

NHL turns blind eye to Evander Kane hit on Jonas Brodin

You be the judge. The first video below is Kane’s hit on Brodin, which got Evander Kane a phone call from league offices, but ultimately no suspension or fine. The video immediately below it is an arguably similar hit from from 2022 in which the aggressor was tagged with a 5-minute penalty and 1-game suspension.

For those who missed it, the uncalled hit on Brodin by Kane that knocked Brodin out of the game and resulted in a penalty to Hartman for going after Kane pic.twitter.com/RZjSsTxgpd
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) December 9, 2023

Casey Cazikas received a 5 minute boarding penalty and a 1 game suspension for this hit on Brendan Smith. Smith also “shoulder checked” before he was hit into the boards. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/nIoshrZn5H
— Spinorama 🔄 Hockey (@spinohockey) December 9, 2023

Brodin to miss significant time with upper-body injury

Anyway, crying over Brodin’s illegally spilled blood won’t get him on the ice any faster. And that’s where the bad news comes in. While Kane’s hit on Brodin may not have netted him a fine or suspension, it is going to land the Minnesota Wild defenseman in the press box for the foreseeable future.

On Saturday evening, Michael Russo (The Athletic) is reporting that Jonas Brodin will “miss significant time” due to an upper-body injury he suffered thanks to Kane’s totally not illegal hit.

Hearing #mnwild defenseman Jonas Brodin is going to miss significant time with an upper-body injury.

For the short term, Wild can insert Alex Goligoski or Zach Bogosian (if he’s healthy) back into the lineup, but this may open door for Daemon Hunt to return at some point
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) December 9, 2023

Ryan Hartman Suspended Two Games for Slew Foot on Alex DeBrincat

Eric Strack — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:59:41 +0000

The NHL announced on Monday that it has suspended Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman two games for this slew foot on Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat.

Ryan Hartman gets a 2 game sussy for this slew foot 🥾 pic.twitter.com/O3bJfyfSUX
— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) November 27, 2023

Ryan Hartman suspension comes amidst difficult Minnesota Wild news day

Coincidentally, the suspension announcement came just minutes after news broke that the president of hockey operations, Bill Guerin, had fired Dean Evason and already hired his new man, John Hynes.

Hartman’s suspension is not a surprise because he is a repeat offender on the list of dirty hitters. In fact, some might say it is a bit surprising he only got two games.

Ryan is one of many Wild players who are not playing up to par, especially after he signed a three-year contract extension this offseason that has him in Minnesota through 2026-27.

NHL Projection Models Love the Minnesota Wild

Eric Strack — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 21:30:26 +0000

The 2022-23 Minnesota Wild regular season starts on Thursday vs the New York Rangers. They enter with a lot of the same faces but a couple of notable changes. Kevin Fiala, the team’s second-leading goal scorer last season, was traded to the LA Kings. Cam Talbot is out too, after he refused to share net-minding duties with Marc-Andre Fleury.

And it’s those two offseason moves, along with concern up the middle, that have many Wild fans nervous about the upcoming season. For good reason, too. Losing an 80-point scorer entering his prime and trusting a declining 38-year-old goalie are both worthy concerns.

Projection Models Love Wild

Unless you ask all of the NHL projection models on the internet. Models from Evolving Hockey, The Athletic and FiveThirtyEight.com all have the Minnesota Wild as a playoff team and the class of the Central Division, right behind Colorado.

They point to the emergence of Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi as major contributors to the Wild’s projected success. But really, the analytical optimism in these models stems from rising superstar Kirill Kaprizov. FiveThirtyEight.com is least optimistic (100 points, 76% playoff odds) but didn’t have any explanations to go with their projections.

The Athletic and Evolving Hockey are more bullish about the 2022-23 Wild, putting their playoff odds at over 90%.

FiveThirtyEight: 100 Points | Playoffs: 76% | NHL: 10th | Central: 3rd

The Athletic: 105.5 Points | Playoffs: 94% | NHL: 5th | Central: 2nd

And so that means the most optimistic projection yet for the Wild: 106 points and a one-in-10 shot at winning it all. It’s a massive jump from last year’s 97.8-point projection and that’s because the model wanted to see the Wild repeat the magic from Kaprizov’s rookie season. They did, finishing fifth in the league with 113 points. In the Kaprizov era, the Wild have played at a 112-point pace — they deserve a lofty point projection.

Evolving Hockey: 104 Points | Playoffs: 93% | NHL: 8th | Central: 2nd

Minnesota baby, right? With the continued improvement of Kirill Kaprizov, the out-of-nowhere surge in Ryan Hartman’s production, and young talents in Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi, the Wild are still projected to be an easy lock for the playoffs. And while their defensemen group isn’t what is used to be, Jared Spurgeon has so far shown no signs of aging, and Calen Addison is nice upgrade over Jordie Benn. Poor Arizona.

Eric Strack | Minnesota Sports Fan

Round Two, Fight! | Lines & Wines 8/27/20

Seth Toupal — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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EPISODE SUMMARY

On Episode 16 of Lines & Wines Jake makes his return and the guys recap Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs. They look at what has unfolded so far in Round 2 and begin to rebuild the Wild as they go Between the Lines and play “Keep or Cut” with the Wild roster.

The Playoffs Push On | Lines & Wines 8/20/20

Seth Toupal — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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EPISODE SUMMARY

On Episode 15 Jack Kewitsch fills in as cohost for Jake and the guys answer several Wild offseason questions, such as how the goalie situation should play out, potential free agents the Wild should target, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter’s status and more. Plus many many tangents!

The Bardown Beauties Have Entered the Chat | Lines & Wines 8/13/20

Seth Toupal — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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EPISODE SUMMARY

On Episode 14 the Bardown Beauties join the show for an amazing night of wine, Wild and laughs.

Wild’s Hopes Dashed Again as they Fail to Land Top Pick in Draft Lottery

Seth Toupal — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:21:15 +0000

The Minnesota Wild saw their season end on Friday against Vancouver in the qualifying round of the NHL Playoffs. Tonight they found out their slot in the NHL draft. The Wild entered the night with a 12.5% chance of landing the top pick and a chance to draft consensus top pick Alexis Lafreniere. But as things typically work out for Minnesota teams they ended up picking ninth. The New York Rangers ended up winning the draft lottery.

NY Rangers win the radically modified NHL Draft lottery.

They now have the #1 overall pick in 2020 Draft.

The Wild will pick 9th.

Of course.
— Chris Long (@ChrisLongKSTP) August 10, 2020

At ninth the Wild get into the top 10 for the first time since 2012 when they selected Matt Dumba. They are looking for a second impact player this offseason after finally being able to get Kirill Kaprizov over from Russia. With Kaprozov and emerging superstar Kevin Fiala, the Wild look to have a bright future ahead of them. The job now falls to general manager Bill Guerin to further mold the roster.

Fuck New York.
— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) August 10, 2020

Seth Toupal | Minnesota Sports Fan

Michael Russo and the Playoff Preview | Lines & Wines 7/30/20

Seth Toupal — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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EPISODE SUMMARY

On Episode 12 Michael Russo joins the show to talk wine, travel and a little hockey. The guys give heaps of praise to the Seattle Kraken, preview the NHL Playoffs and make a few big announcements at the end of the show!

EPISODE CHAPTERS

(00:00) | Show Intro
(04:09) | Episode 12 Wine Selections
(09:01) | Michael Russo on Wine, Travel, and life in the bubble for NHL Players
(37:18) | The Seattle Kraken knocked it out of the park
(44:20) | The Arizona Coyotes are a gong show
(47:20) | The NHL Playoff Preview
(87:31) | Come watch game 1 of Wild-Canucks with us!
(89:15) | Jake’s written content finds a home!