Michael Russo: The Minnesota Wild and UFA defenseman Ian Cole continue to talk. Sounds like both sides would like to work something out but fit and price may depend on the expansion draft.
Guerin not worried about Kaprizov and Fiala deals
Michael Russo: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin on contract talks with Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala: “Status quo. … Lines of communication are open. I’m not worried about it.”
Free agent options for the Wild
Michael Russo of The Athletic: With the Seattle Kraken selecting defenseman Carson Soucy and not goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen, the Minnesota Wild don’t need to go out and find a goaltender.