The New York Islanders travel to Minnesota for a matchup against the Wild, reverting to a 12‑forward, 6‑defense lineup after last night’s 11/7 roster shake‑up. Coach Pete DeBoer confirms forwards Mayfield and MacLean will suit up while Matt Kessell sits, and goaltender Sorokin starts. The Wild, coming off a grueling road stretch (10 of 14 games), boast a solid 9‑3‑2 record, with rookie Max Shabanov already matching half his previous season’s production (four goals, five assists). The post serves as a live game thread for fans.
Dylan Larkin's standoff with Detroit took another turn Thursday, and the Minnesota Wild are watching closely.
The Detroit Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin without pay after he told the club he will not play for them, pending a trade. General manager Shawn Horcoff confirms the center was scratched against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 29 and will remain sidelined until a deal materializes. Larkin’s frustration with Detroit’s rebuild and his 10‑team no‑trade clause have sparked rumors linking him to the Canadiens, Wild and other contenders. The team says it won’t accept a low‑ball offer, aiming to protect long‑term assets while the trade market heats up.
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes reports that defenseman Brock Faber, who missed the season after a preseason skull fracture and surgery, is cleared to resume his rehab and should be back on skates within a day. Faber, a dynamic two‑way blueliner who logged 15 goals and 51 points in 80 games last year and posted four goals and 10 points in 11 playoff games, could be crucial as the Wild sit atop the Central Division. His return also eases the load on top‑pair partner Quinn Hughes, whose contract situation remains uncertain heading toward the March trade deadline.
Dylan Larkin sits out Thursday’s Detroit vs. Chicago game to pressure the Red Wings into finalizing a trade. The 30‑year‑old center, who filed a trade request in the offseason, withdrew his services until interim GM Shawn Horcoff completes a deal. Agent Pat Brisson says Larkin “has had enough” after months of stalled talks. Trade talks heat up, with the Minnesota Wild leading the chase, while Washington and Carolina also push offers. Larkin will remain unavailable for future games until a trade is done.
The Minnesota Wild are giving Quinn Hughes even more space, and let him get through the return to Vancouver. He'll approach them when he's ready.
The Minnesota Wild are giving Quinn Hughes even more space, and let him get through the return to Vancouver. He'll approach them when he's ready.
Dylan Larkin has declared he won’t play for Detroit until he’s traded, reigniting interest from several clubs. Emily Kaplan reports the Washington Capitals and Utah Mammoth have had no recent talks with the Red Wings, despite past speculation about Ryan Leonard. The Minnesota Wild is said to have the strongest, most aggressive offer so far, while former NHLer Jordan Schmaltz hints the New Jersey Devils may soon close a deal, potentially pairing Larkin with teammates Jack Hughes and Connor Hellebuyck. The trade saga remains fluid as the deadline approaches.
One of the Minnesota Wild's top defensemen took a big step forward Thursday, while another is now week to week.
Jonny Lazarus joins Daily Faceoff Live to talk about what he thinks an extension for Hughes could look like.
The Calgary Flames have held preliminary talks with Morgan Frost. Could the Detroit Red Wings change their view on Danila Yurov?
Crotty appeared in three games with Ottawa this year, but has yet to register a point.
Detroit's situation with Dylan Larkin took a turn Thursday, and it could mean a decision is near.
The Iowa Wild have signed forward Arthur Kaliyev to a professional tryout contract.
Kaliyev scored 40 goals in 70 games with the AHL’s Belleville Senators in 2025-26.
Detroit has taken Dylan Larkin off the ice to protect his $8.7 million trade value as rumors swirl about a blockbuster move. Insider Frank Seravalli says interim GM Shawn Horcoff benches the 30‑year‑old center after Larkin’s camp pressured the club, aiming to avoid injury before a deal materializes. The Wild, Canadiens and Bruins are among the suitors, and Horcoff is expected to address the situation soon, signaling the end of Larkin’s decade‑long tenure in Detroit.
When the Iowa Wild head coaching job opened this summer, GM Matt Hendricks began investigating the possibility of Stu Bickel taking over. The two Minnesotans were quite familiar with each other during their NHL days after spending summers in the Twin Cities training together.
The Minnesota Wild have gone through a lot of roster changes so far this season, and it’s still very early, but they’ve dealt with a lot of injuries. With all…
The Detroit Red Wings have scratched captain Dylan Larkin for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, signaling a shift toward a trade. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff aims to protect the 30‑year‑old’s $8.7 million contract from injury while negotiations intensify with suitors such as the Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils. Insider Pierre LeBrun says talks have escalated, though a deal isn’t guaranteed yet. The benching is meant to reduce locker‑room distraction and force offers that meet Detroit’s high valuation, setting the stage for a potential blockbuster move in the coming days.
Faber has been out all regular season with a skull fracture, while Spurgeon sustained an undisclosed injury during Tuesday’s win.
The Detroit Red Wings plan to keep Dylan Larkin out of the lineup until a trade is completed, intensifying negotiations. Coach Todd McLellan announced Larkin will be a healthy scratch before the home game against the Chicago Blackhawks, and interim GM Shawn Horcoff is expected to address the situation. Sources say Larkin’s camp has applied pressure, targeting teams like the Minnesota Wild, prompting Detroit to accelerate talks after previously denying any trade activity.
Detroit’s interim GM Shawn Horcoff says the Red Wings won’t trade captain Dylan Larkin without an elite return, thanks to the forward’s contract structure. Larkin’s eight‑year, $69.6 million extension, signed in March 2023, front‑loaded $31 million in cash, leaving an $8.7 million cap hit but only about $8 million in actual salary per year. This makes him a cost‑effective top‑six center for contenders, yet Horcoff rejects lowball and future‑heavy offers, demanding a proven young center or a multi‑team package before the deadline. Potential suitors include the Wild, Bruins and Canadiens.
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin gave up a haul of young players, prospects and draft capital to acquire Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks last December — but he’s still been unable to lock up the superstar defenseman. Hughes remains unsigned beyond the 2026-27 season, and based on the general manager’s comments earlier this […]
The post Wild GM Bill Guerin gets brutally honest on stalled Quinn Hughes contract talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin faces a tough deadline to lock up elite defenseman Quinn Hughes, whose contract expires next summer. Guerin, who gave up several key assets to acquire Hughes, warns that the lingering uncertainty could hamper the Wild’s roster plans. The article details the stakes of the pending unrestricted free agency and the pressure on Guerin to secure a new deal before the off‑season scramble begins.
The Minnesota Wild are still the front‑runners to acquire Detroit Red Wings veteran center Dylan Larkin, according to insider David Pagnotta. Larkin’s 10‑team no‑trade list already includes Minnesota, giving GM Bill Guerin an administrative edge and allowing him to propose futures‑based packages with high draft capital. The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens remain on the sidelines, but could jump into the race if Larkin expands his approved list beyond the current ten teams. Both clubs need a top‑six center—Boston to fill a No. 1 role, Montreal with a deep asset pool—so the trade market could widen, though Minnesota currently holds the clearest path.