The Minnesota Wild made two significant moves last week. On Monday, first-year GM Bill Guerin shipped right winger Jason Zucker to the Pittsburgh Penguins. On Friday, he fired coach Bruce Boudreau, promoting assistant coach Dean Evason on an interim basis.
The Zucker trade prompted speculation more roster moves could be in store if the club failed to gain ground in the playoff race. Defensemen Matt Dumba and Jonas Brodin are considered prime trade candidates.
Following the Zucker trade, it was reported Guerin is willing to listen to offers for the blueliners. The Athletic’s Michael Russo speculated the Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens could be among the suitors for Dumba or Brodin.