Marc-Andre Fleury is now the Wild's answer in net and Kaapo Kahkonen is on his way to the Sharks for defenseman Jacob Middleton
The Wild give up a second round pick to Chicago which could turn into a first rounder depending on how the Wild how far the Wild progress in the playoffs.
Fleury gives the Wild an extreme upgrade in goal and a proven playoff presence in goal. The other issue the Wild have faced lately is a suspect defense. Jacob Middleton addresses that with his size and strength.
Middleton has skated with Brent Burns and Erik Karlsson for extended periods this season and has anchored the number two PK unit with the Sharks.
Big news for the Wild and Bill Guerin as he primes his team for a playoff run...
In one final move Victor Rask was sent to Seattle for the proverbial future considerations. This is good for Victor who was a good soldier for the Wild and took his demotion to Iowa in stride and today he gets a new lease on his NHL career with Seattle.