The NHL salary cap is a complex beast, and the Minnesota Wild are always maneuvering to stay competitive. As a fan, understanding the Wild’s cap space is crucial when it comes to anticipating trades, signings, or potential roster shakeups. Let’s dive into the intricacies of the Minnesota Wild salary cap.
What is the Minnesota Wild’s Current Salary Cap?
The NHL salary cap changes each season. Currently, the Minnesota Wild’s salary cap sits at $88,000,000. This figure represents the maximum amount the Wild can spend on player salaries during the season.
How Does the Wild’s Cap Space Look?
The Minnesota Wild’s cap space as shown below. Cap space is the difference between the team’s current payroll and the salary cap ceiling. This space gives teams flexibility to make trades, sign free agents, or re-sign their own players.
Minnesota Wild Salaries: Who’s Making What?
The Wild payroll consists of a mix of high-priced stars and role players. Understanding the team’s salary structure can provide insights into the challenges facing management when building a contender within salary cap constraints.
How Does the Salary Cap Impact the Wild’s Future?
The salary cap deeply influences the Minnesota Wild’s decision-making. Their cap space (or lack thereof) can dictate whether they’re buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and affect the caliber of free agents they can pursue. It’s essential to keep an eye on the Wild’s cap situation to understand the team’s direction both in the short- and long-term.
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Minnesota Wild Salary Cap – Wild Cap Space
Minnesota Wild
| Forwards | ||||
| Player | Pos | Age | Status | Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | LW | 28 | NMC | $9,000,000 |
| Matt Boldy | RW | 24 | – | $7,000,000 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 29 | NMC | $5,250,000 |
| Mats Zuccarello | RW | 38 | NMC | $4,125,000 |
| Marcus Foligno | LW | 34 | NMC | $4,000,000 |
| Ryan Hartman | C | 31 | NMC | $4,000,000 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 29 | – | $3,500,000 |
| SIGNEDVladimir Tarasenko | RW | 34 | UFA | $3,500,000 |
| SIGNEDNico Sturm | C | 30 | UFA | $2,000,000 |
| Marcus Johansson | LW | 35 | UFA | $2,000,000 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 23 | ELC | $925,000 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 31 | UFA | $800,000 |
| Tyler Pitlick | RW | 34 | UFA | $775,000 |
| TOTAL FORWARDS | $46,875,000 | |||
| Defense | ||||
| Player | Pos | Age | Status | Cap Hit |
| Brock Faber | RD | 23 | – | $8,500,000 |
| TRADEQuinn Hughes | LD | 26 | – | $7,850,000 |
| Jared Spurgeon | RD | 36 | NMC | $7,575,000 |
| Jonas Brodin | LD | 32 | NMC | $6,000,000 |
| Jake Middleton | LD | 30 | M-NTC | $2,450,000 |
| David Jiricek | RD | 22 | ELC | $925,000 |
| Zach Bogosian | RD | 35 | UFA | $850,000 |
| TOTAL DEFENSE | $34,150,000 | |||
| Goaltenders | ||||
| Player | Pos | Age | Status | Cap Hit |
| Filip Gustavsson | G | 27 | – | $3,750,000 |
| Jesper Wallstedt | G | 23 | ELC | $925,000 |
| TOTAL GOALIES | $4,675,000 | |||
| Dead Cap & Buyouts | ||||
| Player | Type | Notes | Cost | |
| Ryan Suter | Buyout | Reduced Rate (Year 1 of 4) | $833,333 | |
| Zach Parise | Buyout | Reduced Rate (Year 1 of 4) | $833,333 | |
| TOTAL DEAD CAP | $1,666,666 | |||
2025-26 Season Trade Log
| Dec 12 | IN: Quinn Hughes (D) | OUT: Marco Rossi (C), Zeev Buium (D), Liam Ohgren (LW), 2026 1st Rd Pick |
| Dec 28 | IN: Michael Milne (LW) | OUT: Boris Katchouk (LW) |
| July 1 | IN: Vladimir Tarasenko (RW) | VIA: Free Agency (1 Year Deal) |
| July 1 | IN: Nico Sturm (C) | VIA: Free Agency (2 Year Deal) |
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