As reported by Michael Russo, the Wild have reached out to defenseman Brennan Menell about coming back to Minnesota. The young blueliner went over to the KHL without a new contract, but the Wild still hold his rights. He most likely will want a one-way deal, cementing an NHL salary. [The Athletic]
If Matt Dumba is protected for the expansion draft, will the Seattle Kraken turn their attention to defenseman Carson Soucy? [Hockey Wilderness]
Swedish winger Fabian Lysell is an interesting and polarizing prospect heading into this year’s draft.
