The Minnesota Wild have traded forward Marcus Johansson to the Buffalo Sabres for center Eric Staal.
The 35-year old Staal was drafted 2nd overall in the first round of the 2003 NHL draft by the Carolina Hurricanes. He carries a $3.25 million cap hit for one more season and a $3 million salary.
The 29-year old Johansson was drafted 24th overall in the first round of the 2009 NHL draft by the Washington Capitals. He carries a $4.5 million cap hit for one more season and a $4 million salary.
Michael Russo: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin: “If I don’t make moves, we’re just going to stay the same, and that’s not the idea.