Minnesota Wild
· 2026-06-30
The Minnesota Wild announced they did not qualify Bobby Brink, a restricted free agent, making him a free agent on July 1.
The Wild had to decide whether to qualify Brink, who was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers at the 2026 trade deadline for David Jiricek.
Brink, 24, posted 15 goals and 30 points in 2025-26, including 104 shots and 80 hits between the two teams.
The qualifying offer for Brink was close to $4 million, which the Wild chose not to match, but this does not mean he is gone.
The Wild can still work on signing Brink before he hits the free agent market on July 1.
All signs point to the Wild making a push to re-sign Brink, who had one assist in four playoff games.
As of June 30, the Wild stand 3rd in the Western Conference with a 46-24 record, on a W1 streak, after losing 4-3 to the Colorado Avalanche on May 14.
The Wild's decision not to qualify Brink has sparked a race to re-sign the hometown talent.
Bobby Brink's career stats include 38 goals, 60 assists, and 98 points in 214 games.
The Wild's front office will be busy in the coming days trying to re-sign Brink.
And the team's fans are eagerly waiting to see what happens next.
But for now, Brink's future with the Wild remains uncertain.
So the Wild will have to act fast to re-sign him before other teams show interest.
The Wild's standing in the Western Conference could be affected by Brink's decision.