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The Athletic's Michael Russo broke the news.

Both players were acquired in trades last season.

He retired with a video message and lengthy column called "A Hockey Life."

Johnson played at UND from 1989 to 1993.

Wild execs need to look themselves in the mirror.

Simmonds is a power play specialist.

Minnesota plays 12 of 18 games to start the season on the road.

The draft kicks off Friday night.

Jason and Carly Zucker have done big things at Masonic Children's Hospital.

He's now under contract through the 2024-25 season.

Sandelin has led the Bulldogs to two straight national titles.

Will the Wild end up dealing Zucker?

The ex-Gopher could reportedly be headed back to Minnesota.

The game will raise money for the Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota Chapter.

And of course the Blackhawks moved up...

Ryan Poehling played at Lakeville North in high school and SCSU in college.

Minnesota finished with a final record of 37-36-9.

How would one or two Minnesota natives look in Wild colors?

It wasn't a great year for the State of Hockey.

Minnesota hosts Winnipeg in a must-win game.

Sunday's loss to Arizona was a backbreaker for the Wild.

Friday's win over Vegas was big, but Minnesota will need help.

Minnesota will be scoreboard watching until they play again on Friday.

With six games to go, the pressure is mounting.