Minnesota Wild Acquire Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Ian Cole

Feb 11, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole (28) controls the puck against the Ottawa Senators in the third period at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild announced this afternoon that they swapped defensemen with the Colorado Avalanche, the first trade for the Wild since the 2020 NHL Draft.

The trade yesterday has nothing to do with the loss to John Gibson and the Anaheim Ducks two days prior. However, with that being said, this is a testament to Wild GM Bill Guerin’s willingness to move anyone at any point if a move arises that benefits his team.

It is another reminder – a critical one – that every single player…