Wild face offseason uncertainty with seven key players set for free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Minnesota Wild are facing a significant offseason with seven key contributors eligible for unrestricted free agency. Among these are veterans Nick Foligno, Marcus Johansson, and Vladimir Tarasenko, along with others such as Mats Zuccarello and Jeff Petry. Johansson has already signed with a Swedish team, and the Wild are considering whether to retain or replace aging players. General Manager Billy Guerin may also pursue additional trades following the acquisition of Quinn Hughes last season. The team's recent playoff exit in the second round against the Avalanche sets the stage for potential roster changes ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- •Seven key contributors are unrestricted free agents.
- •Marcus Johansson has signed with a Swedish team.
- •Geran may seek trades after last season's moves.
- •The Wild lost in the second round to the Avalanche.
- •Roster changes are anticipated ahead of the next season.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Wild facing loss of 7 key players
"Minnesota has a lot of work to do this offseason.
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