The Penguins had been mentioned as a destination for Chris Kreider, as loathsome a prospect as that would be for fans of the New York Rangers. Take them off the list. The Penguins sent pending UFA Alex Galchenyuk, a conditional first round draft pick and stud defense prospect Calen Addison to the Wild for winger Jason Zucker. Zucker will fill the gaping hole left by Jake Guentzel‘s injury, the spot that Kreider had been rumored to be a candidate for.
For the Wild, the key to the deal was the draft pick (lottery protected) and Addison.