The Minnesota Wild have completed yet another transaction ahead of the 3P.M. EST NHL trade deadline. This marks their third of the day.
Minnesota Wild Send Vinnie Hinostroza To Panthers
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Vinnie Hinostroza #18 of the Minnesota Wild skates the puck against the Los Angeles Kings in the first period at Crypto.com Arena on January 05, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Minnesota Wild have sent forward Vinnie Hinstroza to the Florida Panthers. In return, they get “future considerations” from Florida. In case you’re not privy, this just means they will be considered in future transactions. That’s it.
Hinostroza joined the Wild after being placed on waivers by the Nashville Predators on February 5th, 2025.
He totaled 18 points (8 goals. 10 assists) in 73 games played with Minnesota. He will provide needed depth for a Panthers team in a down-year.
Minnesota Acquires F Nick Foligno
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 30: Nick Foligno #17 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after a goal by Nick Lardis (not pictured) against the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/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 rushing to Las Vegas for the Wild’s game tonight against the Golden Knights.
NHL Trade Deadline: Minnesota Wild Make Multiple Trades At Forward