Potential landing spots for Jesper Wallstedt
Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff: The Minnesota Wild have already added defenseman Quinn Hughes, and they may not be done. There has been some speculation that they could be willing to move 2021 first-round pick, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt. A Wild source wouldn’t comment on if he’s available, but didn’t outright deny it. Who could take a run at Wallstedt?
The Florida Panthers and Philadelphia Flyers would be interested, but do they have what the Wild want, and would they part with it? The Wild are looking for someone like Anton Lundell. From the Flyers, maybe Tyson Foerster, but he’s done for the season. Not an in-season move for either.
Three in-season fits.
3. New Jersey Devils – Wild GM Guerin may like Dawson Mercer, but he’s more of a winger than a center. Would they move Jack Hughes? It would take a lot more than Wallstedt.
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2. St. Louis Blues – Robert Thomas at $8.125 million through 2031 would give the Wild cost certainty. Wallstedt would be a starting point in talks. Would Thomas waive his NTC, and could they pull off a huge divisional trade?
1. Ottawa Senators – The organization could really use a solid young goaltender. Dylan Cozens, Ridly Greig and Shane Pinto might make some sense for the Wild. Believe they were interested in Cozens before he was traded to the Sens. Greig has played mostly wing in the NHL. Pinto is their 3rd line center, but has produced a little more offense when given a bigger role.
Marc-Andre Fleury back on the ice
TSN: Arpon Basu tweeted that goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was back on the ice in St. Paul on Monday. Agent Allan Walsh tweeted, “Flower training #Buzzz”
Michael Russo wrote in The Athletic late last month that Fleury was going to work with the Wild during the Olympic break, as Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt will be at the Olympics.
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Fleury said that a couple of teams have asked if he wanted to come back, but he said he’s probably not going to make a comeback.
If the Wild do trade Wallstedt, bringing Fleury back does seem like a natural fit.
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