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Wild extend head coach John Hynes' contract after playoff success

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:28 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Wild extend head coach John Hynes' contract after playoff success

Summary

The Minnesota Wild announced a multi-year contract extension for head coach John Hynes on September 15, 2026. Hynes, now entering his fourth season with the team, previously guided the Wild to their first playoff series victory since 2015. Minnesota has a record of 125-78-24 under Hynes, who has garnered praise from general manager Bill Guerin for his coaching strategies and player messaging. Training camp begins Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•Hynes led the Wild past the Dallas Stars in last season's playoffs.
•This marked the Wild's first advancement out of the first round in a decade.
•The team has a record of 125-78-24 since Hynes took over.
•Training camp is set to open on Thursday.

Latest Updates

9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Wild news: Minnesota locks up John Hynes after 1st playoff win in 11 years
4:52 PMESPN NHL — Wild sign head coach Hynes to multiyear contract extension
3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Wild sign head coach John Hynes to contract extension

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Wild are skating into the 2026-27 season with some momentum , after posting a playoff series win this past season. Minnesota is extending the contract of their head coach, John Hynes. Hynes signed a multiyear deal with the Wild, per NHL.com. “In his three seasons with Minnesota, Hynes is 125-78-24 and has guided it to the Stanley Cup […] The post Wild news: Minnesota locks up John Hynes after 1st playoff win in 11 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports