| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Eric Staal  ActiveEric Staal is arguably one of the most appealing players that were left unprotected ahead of the expansion draft. Staal bounced back in a big way in 2016-17 by scoring 28 goals and 65 points in 82 games. The Wild got him at a low point in his career though and he consequently comes with an affordable $3.5 million annual cap hit for the next two seasons. Jason Zucker ended up on the Wild's protected list instead and that was likely out of a desire to shield the younger forward. For his part, Staal has declined to comment until after the expansion draft. Jun 19 |
| 2 | Mikko Koivu ActiveMikko Koivu will play the final season of a seven-year contract in 2017-18. Koivu can become an unrestricted free agent next summer. He accounted for 18 goals and 58 points in 80 games last campaign. Koivu said if he doesn't sign an extension this summer then he won't negotiate during the season. He understands the business side of things and the 34-year-old center isn't a top priority for the Wild right now. Still, Koivu would welcome a return to Minnesota if it makes sense for the team and for his family. Jun 20 |
| 3 | Martin Hanzal ActiveMartin Hanzal enjoyed his time with the Minnesota Wild, but he isn't sure if he will be back with the team next year. "I was really happy here so if there's a chance for me to stay here, I would love to," said Hanzal. "But that would have to be both sides agreeing on that. I enjoyed it. I loved it here. ... I've never been a free agent. It’s going to be a new experience. I have no idea right now to be honest which teams or whatever. I have to wait for the offers and see what happens." He would like a long-term deal, but the Wild have to sign RFAs Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter, while giving players like Joel Eriksson Ek and Luke Kunin looks at NHL spots. It may not be the right fit for the team to bring back Hanzal, but that determination has not been made yet. Apr 27 |
| 4 | Joel Eriksson Ek ActiveJoel Eriksson Ek will be a healthy scratch in Game 5 against St. Louis on Saturday afternoon. Eriksson Ek has played in three of his team's four playoff games, but he hasn't registered a point during that span. Jordan Schroeder, Christian Folin and Darcy Kuemper will also watch from the press box. Apr 22 |
| LW | 1 | Zach Parise ActiveZach Parise scored a power play goal in Friday's 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Parise tied the game with a power play goal late in the second period. It looked like this game was heading to overtime, but Blues forward Jaden Schwartz broke the 1-1 tie with less than three minutes remaining in regulation. Parise now has two goals in two games this postseason. The Wild are in a difficult position now, as they've dropped the first two games of the series on home ice. Game 3 will go Sunday afternoon in St. Louis. Apr 14 |
| 2 | Mikael Granlund ActiveThe Minnesota Wild and restricted free agent Mikael Granlund will begin contract talks next week. Granlund had an incredible year in 2016-17, as he posted career-highs in goals (26) and points (69). He'll be making more than the $3 million dollars he had been making the last two seasons. Jun 24 |
| 3 | Jason Zucker ActiveJason Zucker, who spent a fair part of his childhood in Las Vegas and has an offseason home there, was protected by the Minnesota Wild. There was some talk about the potential of Zucker ending up with the Golden Knights given his Vegas roots, but the Wild aren't inclined to lose the 25-year-old forward. He's coming off a campaign where he set career-highs with 22 goals and 47 points in 79 contests. "This is exactly what I wanted," Zucker said after finding out he was protected. "I want to be with Minnesota. I think if later on in my career I decide I want to go home and play, that’s great, but right now, I don’t have any desire to do that. I love being in Minnesota. I think we have a team that can win, and that’s the biggest key. It’s a great group of guys and it’s exactly where I want to be." Jun 19 |
| 4 | Ryan Carter ActiveRyan Carter successfully cleared waivers. Carter signed with Minnesota and needed to clear waivers as a result. He had seven goals and 12 points in 60 contests with the Wild in 2015-16. Feb 27 |
| RW | 1 | Nino Niederreiter ActiveThe Minnesota Wild and Nino Niederreiter will begin contract talks next week. Niederreiter is scheduled to become a restricted free agent on July 1st. He scored a career-high 25 goals and 57 points in 2016-17. The 24-year-old will get a raise from the $2.67 million salary he had been receiving over the last three years. Jun 24 |
| 2 | Jason Pominville ActiveIt's unclear if Jason Pominville has been asked to waive his no-move clause to be exposed in the expansion draft. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher has declined to comment on the situation, while Pominville and his agent haven't responded to questions. Pominville still has two seasons left on his five-year, $28 million contract. Jun 12 |
| 3 | Charlie Coyle ActiveCharlie Coyle believes the Minnesota Wild can push the Blues in their best-of-seven series. Minnesota was able to cut their deficit to 3-1 in the series thanks to a big win in Game 4. Even though the odds aren't in their favor, Coyle believes his team can make a comeback. "I think it's huge," Coyle said of Minnesota's Game 4 win. "We get that win, and all of a sudden, they're second-guessing. They're still in the driver's seat, but they're second-guessing. The pressure's on, and now they're thinking, 'We're going back home, Game 6; if we lose this one, it's Game 7 back in their barn.' And they're starting to doubt themselves. It's such a mental thing here. That's what you learn as it goes along." Apr 22 |
| 4 | Chris Stewart ActiveChris Stewart is expected to return from illness and play in Saturday's match with Arizona. The rugged winger has posted 13 goals and 21 points 82 hits and 94 PIMs in 78 games this season. He's slated to skate to the left of Mikko Koivu and Jason Pominville on Minnesota's second line. Apr 8 |
| 5 | Ryan White ActiveRyan White, Nate Prosser and Jordan Schroeder are each expected to be scratched in Game 2 against the Wild on Friday. White posted three points with 49 hits in 19 games since joining Minnesota. Prosser picked up six goals and 13 points over 39 games. Schroeder meanwhile amassed seven points in 37 games. Apr 14 |
| D | 1 | Ryan Suter ActiveIt is believed that Ryan Suter played in the playoffs with an upper-body injury. It's unclear if he will require surgery at this time. Several Wild players played hurt in the postseason and some needed procedures following the team's first-round exit. May 4 |
| 2 | Jared Spurgeon  SidelinedJared Spurgeon (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Arizona. Through 76 games this season the talented defender has posted 10 goals and 38 points along with 140 blocks. He is considered day-to-day. Apr 8 |
| 3 | Matt Dumba ActiveThere is plenty of speculation that Minnesota is working toward a deal to prevent Vegas from choosing Matt Dumba and Marco Scandella in the expansion draft. Minnesota doesn't have a first-round pick in this year's draft and they are already missing a second-round pick in the next two drafts. If a trade is or has already been worked out then it may cost the Wild a prospect. Jun 20 |
| 4 | Jonas Brodin ActiveThe Minnesota Wild won't be making a trade before today's 3:00 p.m. roster freeze, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. There was chatter about Minnesota looking to deal a defenseman like Jonas Brodin, Marco Scandella or Matt Dumba, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. They now risk losing one of them to Vegas in the expansion draft unless Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is able to pull off a side deal with Golden Knights GM George McPhee. Things are going to get interesting in Minnesota over the next few days. Jun 17 |
| 5 | Marco Scandella ActiveMarco Scandella has undergone arthroscopic hip surgery. The Minnesota rearguard is expected to be ready for training camp. Scandella had 13 points along with 50 hits and 85 blocks in 71 games in 2016-17. May 2 |
| 6 | Christian Folin ActiveChristian Folin (shoulder) is expected to be ready for training camp in the fall. He underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery for a labral tear on Monday. Folin originally suffered the injury back in March. May 1 |
| 7 | Nate Prosser ActiveNate Prosser had a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over Colorado. Prosser has scored two goals in the last three games. He has never scored more than two goals in a single season during his NHL career. Prosser has seven points in 38 appearances this season, so his recent play qualifies as a major hot streak for him. Apr 7 |
| 8 | Victor Bartley ActiveVictor Bartley is projected to spend Game 3 on Sunday in the press box. Bartley has been taken off the injured reserve list after missing the entire regular season with a triceps injury. Even if he's healthy, it's not surprising that he's being held out of the lineup for now given his lack of recent playing time. Apr 16 |
| 9 | Mike Reilly ActiveMike Reilly was among some Wild players who received a qualifying offer on Wednesday. Reilly recorded 30 points in 57 games with Iowa of the AHL last season and he had one goal in 17 NHL outings. Minnesota also tendered qualifying offers to restricted free agents Mikael Granlund, Nino Niederreiter, Erik Haula and Gustav Olofsson. Jun 14 |
| G | 1 | Devan Dubnyk ActiveDevan Dubnyk allowed four goals on 27 shots in Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues. The loss officially puts an end to Minnesota’s season, as they lost the series in five games. The Wild overcame 2-0 and 3-1 deficits in regulation only to lose on a Magnus Paajarvi goal in overtime. It’s a disappointing way for the Wild’s season to end. They led the Central Division for most of the regular season, but they collapsed over the final few weeks. Dubnyk ends the postseason with a 1-4 record, a 1.86 goals-against-average and a .925 save percentage. Apr 22 |
| 2 | Darcy Kuemper ActiveDarcy Kuemper (illness) took part in Friday's practice. Kuemper was scratched in Game 4 because he was battling the disease. Given that he's resumed practicing, he's probably fine to serve as the Wild's backup goaltender in Game 5. Apr 21 |
| 3 | Alex Stalock ActiveThe Minnesota Wild have recalled Alex Stalock from Iowa of the American Hockey League. Stalock will serve as the third goaltender in Minnesota. He has started two NHL games this season, allowing just three goals on 54 shots. Apr 15 |