The Minnesota Wild have made yet another big trade ahead of Friday’s trade deadline.
Minnesota Wild Trade For Nick Foligno
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 20: Nick Foligno #17 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes at the United Center on January 20, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Nick will join his brother Marcus Foligno on the Minnesota Wild in return for “future considerations”.
Scott Powers, Mark Lazerus, and Chris Johnston of The Athletic broke the news.
“The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild on Friday, a league source said.
Foligno, 38, is in the final year of his contract with a $4.5 million cap hit. He has three goals and eight assists in 37 games this season.
Foligno had been torn about whether he wanted to finish the season with the Blackhawks or try to pursue a Stanley Cup ring, something that has eluded him in his 19-year NHL career.”
Nick Foligno was named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks on September 18th, 2024. This made him the 35th captain in franchise history, and the first since the departure of Jonathan Toews following the 2022-2023 campaign.
Foligno has 11 points in 37 games played this year.
Wild Trade For Bobby Brink From Philadelphia
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 13: Bobby Brink #10 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his goal during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Xfinity Mobile Arena on December 13, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Michael Russo of The Athletic broke the news before the trade got confirmed.
“Hearing the Minnesota Wild are working toward a potential trade for Flyers forward Bobby Brink. Wonder if they’re dangling David Jiricek or a prospect of that ilk.”
Russo confirmed that it was a done deal just a few minutes later.
He then provided a bit of insight into Brink’s game.
“Brink, who is a Minnetonka native, is a skilled winger. Smart, really good offensive instincts, can make plays, high compete and character. The Wild see him as third-line right wing who can move up in lineup if needed. Pending RFA this summer.”
It should be noted that Team USA Women’s head coach John Wroblewski had some interesting comments to Russo about Brink.
“Not that they’ll necessarily play together, but John Wroblewski told me Bobby Brink and Matt Boldy had “unreal chemistry” at the 2019 Under-18s and he’ll “‘thrive under Hynesy.’”
Brink, 24, has 26 points (13 goals, 13 assists) in 55 games played so far this season. Per Russo, Brink is currently on the way to Las Vegas for the Wild’s game tonight against the Golden Knights.
Wild Acquire Jeff Petry From Florida Panthers
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 02: Jeff Petry #2 of the Florida Panthers in action during the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers at loanDepot park on January 02, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Michael Russo and Joe Smith of The Athletic reported the news of the trade.
“The respected veteran defenseman was traded to the Wild on Thursday for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in June. The pick becomes a 2026 fifth-round pick if the Wild win two playoff rounds and Petry plays in 50 percent or more of their playoff games during those first two rounds.
Per the report, Petry is well aware that he won’t be a key part of the rotation in Minnesota.
“Petry, 38, gives the Wild right-shot depth and, per team sources, understands he’s coming to Minnesota to be an extra behind Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon and Zach Bogosian.
Petry, who has a big shot, is more of a defensive puck mover at this stage in his career, but the Wild like his experience and the fact that he shoots right.”
The defenseman will be available if needed for Minnesota’s game on Friday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. Russo and Smith also pointed out the fact that the acquisition of Petry may make David Jiricek or David Spacek expendable ahead of the deadline.
This would prove to be true, as the Wild traded Jiricek to Philadelphia for Bobby Brink.
Minnesota Wild Acquire Nick Foligno From Chicago Blackhawks