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'New Bar' for Wild, Who Aim for Deeper Playoff Run
Nick Foligno signed a one-year deal and Olli Maatta arrived in a trade as Minnesota seeks a deeper playoff run after last spring’s exit.
- Two days into a shortened training camp, coach John Hynes sees a "really focused group" determined to compete for the Cup, as the Wild aims to surpass last spring's playoff run.
- Last season, Colorado eliminated the Wild in Game 5 of Round 2, fueling a collective drive to win four rounds rather than just one.
- New Wild defenseman Olli Maatta, acquired from Calgary, described the camp atmosphere as eye-opening. "It's been a while for me being in a situation like this that you really feel like have a chance to win," Maatta said.
- Veteran Nick Foligno, who will turn 39 on Halloween, signed a one-year contract to chase the Cup; brother Marcus suggested retirement is likely, but Nick clarified no decision has been made.
- The franchise seeks its second-ever trip to Round 3 or further in the NHL, requiring sustained intensity even though the 2027 playoffs are still seven months away.
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‘There’s a new bar’ for Wild, who aim for an even deeper playoff run
There is no need to define "win." The players all know that the franchise's second-ever trip to their third round of the NHL playoffs, or even one round more, is the goal, and the expectation.
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