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That’s Wild
- The Minnesota Wild are looking to make their first trade after acquiring Quinn Hughes and there is loads of pressure to get this right. They need a top-six forward and have been actively shopping for one even more since moving Marco Rossi to the Canucks in the blockbuster trade — but who can they really give up? According to multiple reports, the Wild are open to moving young goaltender Jesper Wallstedt for a big upgrade upfront. [Sportsnet]
- It’s been 20 games of Quinn Hughes in Minnesota — so what have we learned? Has he been all he’s been hyped to be? Are there any concerns? Or, are we all dreaming of him dominating every team? [Hockey Wilderness]
- Vlad Tarasenko was never going to be the savior of this team’s offense, but in the recent weeks he’s been having a quietly stellar season as the very experienced veteran on this squad. [Hockey Wilderness]
- More on what some Wild players have to say about what is going on in Minnesota right now. [Pioneer Press]
- Some rumblings of Marc-Andre Fleury unretiring and other stuff about trades, TV deals, and whatnot. [The Athletic]
Off the trail…
- Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander was seen giving the middle finger to the camera during a game over the weekend. And, well, in silly news: He’s been fined $5,000 for doing it. [Sportsnet]
- In other Toronto news, an article on the “two sides” of Mitch Marner’s return to his hometown as some fans booed and some fans…cheered? [ESPN]
- Looking at the top five late-round steals of the 2017 NHL Draft. [Daily Faceoff]