3 Players Minnesota Wild need to trade for before NHL Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Wild have emerged as NHL playoff contenders in recent years but have struggled to be in playoff reckoning this season.

With the trade deadline approaching, the Wild have some areas of weakness, most notably the struggling forward group, which could be addressed through trades.

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Three players Minnesota Wild should consider trading to improve roster

Here are three players:

#1 Max Domi

Domi is a talented young player with a lot of potential. He's a skilled center who can create offense and contribute in all areas of the game. While his production has been inconsistent at times, he has shown flashes of brilliance and could benefit from a change of scenery.

The Minnesota Wild have a strong core of players but could use some additional scoring depth. Domi could help fill that role. He's in the final year of his contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on a daily team friendly deal. That means Domi could be an experiment the Wild could choose to go all in on in the offseason.

#2 Brock Boeser

Brock Boeser is an elite goalscorer with a proven track record in the NHL. Despite his rough year in 2022, he has consistently put up strong offensive numbers throughout his career, scoring 20 or more goals in his first three NHL seasons for the Vancouver Canucks. He's also a versatile player who can play on either wing and contribute in all situations.

The Minnesota Wild could benefit from his scoring ability, as they have struggled to consistently produce offense in recent years. While it would likely take a significant package of assets to acquire Boeser, he could be a game-changing addition to the Wild's lineup and help them compete at a higher level.

Boeser is also a hometown kid from the State of Hockey and could be interested in being on the team in the long term.

#3 Pius Suter

The Minnesota Wild should consider trading for Pius Suter, as he's a young and talented forward who has shown promise in his first few seasons.

Suter has proven to be a skilled scorer with the Chicago Blackhawks. He can also play center or wing, adding versatility to any team's lineup. The Wild could benefit from his offensive prowess and use some additional depth at the center position.

He has underwhelmed in Chicago, so a change of scenery could spark the talent seen in Detroit in his rookie season. While he's still relatively unproven in the NHL, his potential and affordability make Suter an attractive target for any team looking to add scoring depth, like the Wild.