Lightning add to prospect pool with trade

Nov 16, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Michael Milne (60) during a stoppage in action against the Dallas Stars in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesAfter a brief transaction freeze over the holiday break, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois is closing out his 2025 season with at least one more deal. On Sunday the Lightning announced that they traded Boris Katchouk to the Minnesota Wild for forward Michael Milne.

Milne, 23, was a third-round pick by the Wild in 2022 and has been playing with the Iowa Wild of the AHL for the past few seasons, following his time spent in the WHL with the Winnipeg Ice.…