Minnesota Wild scramble for defensive reinforcements after Jonas Brodin’s surgery. With playoff hopes on the line, can General Manager Bill Guerin find a reliable blue line solution before the NHL Trade Deadline?
Seth Toupal spotlights six affordable NHL trade targets—including Luke Schenn, Logan Stanley, Justin Faulk, Carson Soucy, Mario Ferraro, and Dougie Hamilton—each bringing a mix of shot-blocking, physicality, and veteran playoff experience. The analysis breaks down their stats, contract situations, and how they’d slot into a Wild lineup missing Brodin and relying on young defenders like Daemon Hunt and David Jiricek. Key questions emerge: which move gives Minnesota enough defensive depth for a postseason run, and will management prioritize toughness, experience, or long-term flexibility? Don’t miss this deep dive into the Wild’s trade market strategy as the deadline looms.
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10 Comments
I wouldn't mind Soucy coming back. Big body that loves to hit. That's what you need in playoffs. The Rangers dont have a 2026 4th round pick so I would offer that, or straight up for one of our D prospects like Peart, Lambos, Etc.
I'd prefer to keep Haight and Stramel ideally. But if they can draw a Robert Thomas for example then move em out. Unfortunately he will take a Yurov or Jesper I'm sure….and I just cringe on moving either. Again, maybe I'm over worrying but thise are guys that can "disrupt" a locker room…and I think there are plenty of examples of it. So idk what to do…
Are we seriously talking about spending more assets on defense while NoJo and Senko fill out our top 6?
Jon Merrill. Problem solved. 😄
Soucy is my vote!
Кирилл сказал что ему в линию хорошо праворукого игрока ………..если не центр то …..Панарин … и Данила возвращается в центр….???…
Speaking of blue liners, Spurgeon comes off the books after next season so depnding on what happens with Mr. DURABLE (Brodin) we could be looking at re-signing Quinn for almost nothing…………..
I like Soucy. Think he would fit in well!
The best thing BG can do is sign Hayden Stavroff this offseason since he went undrafted and is now the best player in the NCAA with 20 goals and 10 assists in 19 games so far. 21 year old Ohio kid. If BG doesn't get him, it'll be a huge letdown.
At least Stanley can fall on other team's players!