| 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 | 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 |
| 4 | Landon Ferraro ActiveThe Wild have inked Landon Ferraro to a two-year deal. He could earn $700,000 per season but is guaranteed at least $400,00. The son of former NHL star Ray, registered 15 points in 22 games with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. He will fight for a bottom-six forward position on the Wild. Jul 1 |
| 5 | Cal O'Reilly ActiveThe Wild have signed Cal O'Reilly to a two-year, $1.4 million contract. The brother of Ryan, split time between Buffalo and the AHL in stops with Rochester and Toronto in 2016-17. The 30-year-old registered only one point in 11 games with the Sabres. He will serve as a depth forward in Minnesota. Jul 1 |
| 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 ActiveMinnesota hopes to sign restricted free agent Mikael Granlund soon to avoid going to arbitration. Granlund's arbitration hearing is slated for August 4. The Wild would like to sign him and fellow RFA Nino Niederreiter to three- to five-year contracts. It's believed that Granlund would like to receive a long-term deal worth more than $6 million annually, but he'll probably have to come down from that number. There hasn't been a case to go to an arbitrator yet in the NHL and a contract could be worked out for Granlund as his hearing gets closer. Jul 26 |
| 3 | Jason Zucker ActiveJason Zucker is gearing up for what he sees as his "biggest year that I've had to date." Zucker, 25, set new career-highs in 2016-17 with 22 goals and 47 points in 79 contests, so the question now is if he can build on that further or at least maintain that level of play going forward. "Last year was big coming off a down year for me the year before," Zucker said. "I think being able to prove that I can follow it up and be better is an even harder task and a bigger task. I'm excited for it. I know I'll be more ready. In my eyes, I'm expecting a lot more this year than I ever have." This coming campaign will also likely have huge ramifications for him financially as he's heading into the second half of his two-year, $4 million contract. If he has another strong campaign then he could be in line for a big payday. Jun 29 |
| 4 | Marcus Foligno ActiveMarcus Foligno is looking forward to being on a team that has high expectations for the 2017-18 campaign. Minnesota acquired Foligno from Buffalo in June. He hasn't gotten to participate in a playoff game so far in his six-season NHL career. "It’s been a lot of emotions. At first you get traded and you have to say goodbye to Buffalo. It’s a place I’ve been a long time and I know a lot of great people there," Foligno said. "At the same time, you’re going to a great organization in Minnesota, a great team that is obviously ready to win a Stanley cup. I think that’s the biggest thing. I’m excited to win and be a winner for a long time." Foligno is a restricted free agent, so he still needs a new contract, but he said he's "looking forward to being with the Wild for a while." He had 13 goals, 23 points, and 73 penalty minutes in 80 games in 2016-17. Jul 22 |
| RW | 1 | Nino Niederreiter ActiveNino Niederreiter's arbitration hearing is scheduled for August 3, but Minnesota hopes to have a new deal worked out before that happens. "We'll keeping plodding along," GM Chuck Fletcher said. "Everyone's working hard, we've had good dialogue, but obviously we haven't gotten to the finish line yet. If you look around the league, negotiations tend to go right down to the arbitration day or the day before or the day after the hearing sometimes even. Nothing prods progress more than a deadline." It's believed Niederreiter is looking for a long-term contract north of $6 million annually, but he'll probably have to accept something lower. Jul 26 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Tyler Ennis ActiveLook for newly-acquired forwards Tyler Ennis and Marcus Foligno to upgrade Minnesota's third line. The two former Sabres could flank Charlie Coyle on what would be a very effective third unit. Eric Staal, Zach Parise and Nino Niederreiter will likely line up as the top unit with Mikko Koivu, Mikael Granlund and Jason Zucker comprising the second line. If Ennis and Foligno are destined for third-line duty, look for them both to be 40-point players in 2017-18, which isn't too shabby for the 14 minutes of playing time they will likely get per night. Jul 2 |
| 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 | Christoph Bertschy ActiveChristoph Bertschy has been reassigned to Iowa of the AHL. He was a healthy scratch Tuesday and hasn't dressed with Minnesota since Nov. 13 against Ottawa. Bertschy has one assist in five NHL outings this season. Jan 25 |
| 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 ActiveJared 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 | Gustav Olofsson ActiveGustav Olofsson has signed a two-year, $1.45 million deal with the Minnesota Wild. Olofsson received a one-way deal, so he could earn a more permanent spot on the big club's roster next season. He contributed three assists in 13 contests with Minnesota last season, while dressing in 59 matches for Iowa of the AHL. Jun 26 |
| 6 | Ryan Murphy ActiveThe Wild signed Ryan Murphy to a one-year, two-way contract. He can earn $700,000 in the NHL or $350,000 in the minors. Murphy was just bought out by Calgary after being acquired by the Flames from the Hurricanes in the Eddie Lack deal. Murphy, who was a highly touted junior, has floundered in the NHL, but a fresh start in Minnesota may be just what he needs. Keep an eye on him in training camp to see what his role will be. Jul 1 |
| 7 | Kyle Quincey ActiveKyle Quincey has inked a one-year, $1.25 million contract with Minnesota. Quincey recorded 15 points, a plus-4 rating and 51 penalty minutes in 73 games with the New Jersey Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets last season. The Wild were seeking a veteran to pair with Gustav Olofsson or Mike Reilly next season and Quincey fits the bill. Jul 1 |
| 8 | Mike Reilly ActiveMike Reilly has signed a two-year, $1.45 million contract with the Minnesota Wild. Reilly had five goals and 30 points in 57 AHL contests last season. At the NHL level he had a goal in 17 contests with Minnesota. He was a restricted free agent after completing his entry-level contract. Jul 3 |
| 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 | Niklas Svedberg ActiveThe Minnesota Wild have signed Niklas Svedberg to a one-year, $700,000 contract. Svedberg last played in the NHL with the Bruins in 2014-15 backing up Tuukka Rask. He has been tending goal for Ufa Salavat Yulayevin the KHL since then and might be able to win a job as Devan Dubnyk's backup should he shine in training camp. Jul 1 |
| 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 |