Minnesota Wild news
The gist
The Minnesota Wild signed Head Coach John Hynes to a multi-year extension on Sept. 15, 2026.
The deal rewards the franchise's first playoff series win in 11 seasons.
How it unfolded
- Nov 28, 2023John Hynes debuts as Head Coach of the Minnesota Wild.
- 2025 -26 seasonHynes leads the Wild to 104 points, third in the Western Conference, and a six-game First Round series win over the Dallas Stars — the franchise's first series win in 11 seasons.
- Sep 15, 2026The Wild announce they have signed Hynes to a multi-year contract extension.