{"id":363461,"date":"2026-07-09T10:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T04:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=363461"},"modified":"2026-07-09T10:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T04:59:00","slug":"nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-and-the-pittsburgh-penguins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/09\/nhl-rumors-minnesota-wild-and-the-pittsburgh-penguins\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Pittsburgh Penguins"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Minnesota Wild remain flexible so as to add in keeping with their GM<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Michael Russo of The Athletic<\/a><\/strong>: The Minnesota Wild have just below $3 million in projected salary cap space. They may trade someone to clear extra space. GM Bill Guerin, when asked if he thinks they may acquire a top center (\u2026 Dylan Larkin).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe remain flexible. At once, we\u2019re just gonna concentrate on the fellows that we\u2019ve got, and we\u2019ll proceed to take a look at all the things that\u2019s on the market. If there\u2019s something that is sensible that\u2019ll make our team higher, we are going to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edmonton Oilers Rumors: Carrying Three Goalies, the Blue Line, and Cap Space<\/p>\n

Potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now<\/strong><\/a>: Taking a look at some potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins are working with just below $17 million in cap space.<\/p>\n

Top Tier trade targets<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jason Robertson \u2013 Dallas Stars \u2013 Any deal would cost no less than three first-round calibre assets, and certain one other piece.<\/p>\n

Alexander Nikishin and Jesperi Kotkaniemi \u2013 Carolina Hurricanes \u2013 The price could be high, but they\u2019d be getting a future top-pairing defenseman. Kotkaniemi needs a change of scenery.<\/p>\n

Kirill Marchenko \u2013 Columbus Blue Jackets \u2013 Their leading goal scorer for the past three years with 23, 31, and 27. The GMs have handled one another before.<\/p>\n

Frank Vatrano and Alex Killorn \u2013 Anaheim Geese \u2013 They could have to move salary. Vatrano is available in at $4.57 million and Killorn at $6.25 million. What sort of sweetener can they get?<\/p>\n

Second-Probability, Last-Chase Rescues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cole Perfetti \u2013 Winnipeg Jets\u00a0 \u2013 Was a natural center but has been playing on the left wing. The 24-year-old went from 18 goals and 50 points to 12 goals and 32 points last season. Filed for salary arbitration.<\/p>\n

Kirby Dach \u2013 Montreal Canadiens \u2013 The 25-year-old has never had greater than 14 goals and 38 points as a 3rd overall pick. Was qualified at $4 million.<\/p>\n

Will No-Trade and No-Movement Clauses Grow to be a CBA Issue?<\/p>\n

Shane Wright \u2013 Seattle Kraken \u2013 Fourth overall pick in 2022 desires to be a top-six center but went from 19 goals and 44 points to 12 goals and 27 points last season. The Kraken will desire a solid return for Wright.<\/p>\n

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