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Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minnesota Wild's Matt Boldy Ranked As Top-20 Winger In NHL
The NHL Network is putting together some lists of the top players in the NHL among different positions before the 2025-26 season starts. They just dropped the top-20 wingers in the NHL list. No surprise that Nikita Kucherov was number one for the second year in a row. Among the list, four of them were not ranked last year. Matt Boldy is one of those four. Boldy, 24, recorded 27 goals during the 2024-25 season and played in all 82 games. He recorded career-highs in assists with 46, points with 73 and game-winning goals with ten. In all six playoff games for the Wild, Boldy recorded five goals and seven points. He had one game-winning goal in the series as well. His impressive playoff performance and a great regular season has put him among some of the best wingers in the NHL. We will see what Boldy has in store for the 2025-26 season and if he can jump a little higher on the list next season. Wild's Marco Rossi Continues To Have A Big Offseason, Up 14 Pounds Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi is known for his work ethic. He has already had a big offseason by training with Hall of Fame center Joe Thornton. Son Of Former Minnesota Wild Forward Commits To University Of Minnesota Long-time NHL forward Matt Cullen's son just announced his commitment to playing hockey for the University of Minnesota. Wyatt is one of three Cullen brothers, all who play hockey. Former Minnesota Wild Forward Signs Two-Year Contract With The Pittsburgh Penguins The Minnesota Wild traded forwards Marat Khusnutdinov and Jakub Lauko, along with a 2026 sixth round pick, to the Boston Bruins for forward Justin Brazeau at the traded deadline.
Cision Canada
30-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Winmark - the Resale Company Announces Ongoing Partnership with NHL® Player Matt Boldy
MINNEAPOLIS, /CNW/ -- Winmark Corporation, a leader in the circular economy for over 35 years and franchisor of five resale retail brands – Play It Again Sports®, Plato's Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Style Encore®, and Music Go Round® – is proud to announce its continued partnership with Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy as a brand ambassador. Boldy's story – from purchasing his first golf club at a Play It Again Sports in Dedham, MA, to becoming an elite NHL player – illustrates how access and opportunity can shape an athlete's path. His journey continues to inspire families and young athletes, and this partnership reflects a shared belief in Winmark's mission to bring affordable, accessible, and sustainable options to communities across North America. "Matt is a hockey player with tremendous skill, focus, and drive. More importantly, he is an exceptional individual," said Brett D. Heffes, Chief Executive Officer of Winmark Corporation. "We're excited to extend our partnership with him and work together to make sports more accessible and sustainable to families across North America." "Winmark offers athletes a more affordable way to play, giving families a way to keep their kids on the ice, on the field, or on the course," stated Matt Boldy. "I'm excited to continue collaborating with a company that is committed to breaking down barriers and making it easier for all kids to get into the game. For over fifteen years, Winmark and Play It Again Sports have been part of my journey" With thousands of locally-owned stores across North America, Winmark and its franchisees continue to deliver on its mission to provide Resale for Everyone®. As more athletes, families, and entrepreneurs turn to resale as a smart and sustainable option, Winmark remains at the forefront of the sustainability movement. About Winmark: Winmark – the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation. We champion and guide entrepreneurs interested in operating one of our award-winning resale franchises: Plato's Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. As of June 28, 2025, there were 1,371 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories across North America. An additional 77 franchises have been awarded but are not yet open. For more information, visit or About Matt Boldy: Matt Boldy is a professional hockey player for the Minnesota Wild and a former first-round draft pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Raised in Millis, Massachusetts, he played collegiate hockey at Boston College where he was a Hobey Baker Award Top Ten Finalist, turned pro in 2021 in addition to winning a gold medal at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships, and represented Team USA three years later where he led the 2024 IIHF World Championship in scoring.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Matt Boldy's value-for-money contract is hailed as one of NHL's best-value deals
Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy isn't going to headline daily news, but his seven-year contract with the franchise has now received national attention for all the good reasons. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent breakdown by The Athletic's Dom Luszczyszyn, 23-year-old forward Boldy was included in the NHL's top ten contracts—a shocking but deserved recognition for the Wild front office. Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy received for contract value by league-wide review Dom Luszczyszyn graded player contracts on a combination of recent performance, long-term worth, and the extent to which players were exceeding their salary cap hits. At ninth on the list, Matt Boldy's contract—inked in January 2023 for $49 million over seven years—was an example of brilliant forward-looking roster construction. The Minnesota Wild has a gifted two-way winger under contract through the 2029-30 season, solidly in his athletic prime. Unlike numerous top NHL performers on the cusp of their prime, Matt Boldy has a contract for a salary that greatly falls below his market value. The average $7 million annual deal appears even better in contrast to such newer signings as the Anaheim Ducks' pact with elder Mikael Granlund for the same sum. Though experienced, Granlund does not carry the same potential or level of youthfulness that Boldy possesses. Why Are the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild Both Having Quiet Off-Seasons? Matt Boldy's contract extension provides Minnesota Wild with a unique victory in cap management If Matt Boldy were to reach unrestricted free agency today, it's generally felt he would be able to secure a contract in the high eight-figure per-year range. That scenario highlights just how great a deal his existing contract is for the Minnesota Wild, who've signed a prospective All-Star to a long-term contract at a bargain. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The worth Matt Boldy provides is more than points. With cap situations remaining a problem for so many teams, contracts such as Boldy's are invaluable to a franchise trying to keep up without sacrificing financial flexibility. Also read: A welcome victory for the Minnesota Wild front office Though the Minnesota Wild have long been excoriated for disappointing playoff performances and cap errors, the Matt Boldy contract is a thoughtful success. As the team heads into what can be a make-or-break year, having a franchise winger committed through his prime on the cheap is stability and freedom both. If general manager Bill Guerin can construct around value deals such as Boldy's, the Wild could finally escape their playoff malaise.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wild's Matt Boldy, Ryan Hartman Finish Second At Golf Digest Open
Minnesota Wild forwards Matt Boldy and Ryan Hartman competed in the Golf Digest Open a few days ago. The two of them as a pair, finished second in the tournament. Finishing second now qualify them for the National Championship in September. This was not a celebrity event, but rather a legit two-man best ball tournament. Advertisement Boldy is known for his golfing skills and has competed in a Canadian Golf Pro Tour over last summer. National Championship will be played at Streamsong in September. Photo Credit: Dec 21, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) is greeted by right wing Ryan Hartman (38) after scoring a goal during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images.
National Post
01-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Canucks: Trading Vasily Podkolzin wasn't bad. Not drafting Matt Boldy wasn't good
Article content A more important and pressing query is what were the Canucks thinking at the Rogers Arena draft table in 2019? There must have a been debate. Article content They passed on enticing options — especially with a bumper crop of U.S. National Development Team prospects accounting for three of the first nine picks and seven of the first 15 — but made the surprise selection of Podkolzin. Article content It was somewhat stunning because highly-coveted USNTDP right-winger Matt Boldy was sitting there and taken two picks later by the Minnesota Wild. After his rookie season of 39 points (15-24) in 47 games, compared to 26 points (14-12) for Podkolzin in 79 games, Boldy took off. Article content He had 31, 29 and 27 goals respectively the following three seasons and point totals of 63, 69 and 73. That's nearly a point-per-game pace of 244 in 285 games, the true measure of potency and consistency plus future promise. Article content Boldy became a first-liner for the Wild, was on the U.S. roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off and could warrant Olympic team consideration. Team scouting efficiency is a pick piling up 200 career NHL games for its club. Podkolzin had 137 here and Boldy already has 285 with the Wild. Article content Article content The Canucks have had limited success with drafting forwards 10th overall. They got three successive 20-goal seasons from 1975 pick Rick Blight. They also traded rookie Cody Hodgson, a 2008 selection, after he amassed 16 goals in 63 games in 2011-12. Article content The kicker in all this what-could-have-been hindsight is the current status of Canucks unrestricted right-winger Brock Boeser. Article content He will test the market July 1 and could leave a considerable scoring void, unless he pivots back to the Canucks, which is hard to fathom. After a concussion, too much drama, odd management optics at the trade deadline, and still managing 25 goals, he may need a change of scenery. Article content Boeser, 28, is looking for term and salary and there's a gap between a five-year offer and the seven he covets. The money isn't as big a stumbling block as term. Article content AFP Analytics projects Boeser could get a six-year deal at $8.5 million annually in free agency. The Canucks offered $8 million so the gap isn't huge. If that's still too rich, free agent Nikolaj Ehlers could get six years at $8.1 million annually, if he doesn't re-sign with the Winnipeg Jets. Article content Article content
