The Minnesota Wild are not resting on their laurels after acquiring Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade. General manager Bill Guerin is reportedly still on the lookout for ways to improve the team’s forward group in the top six.
Even before landing Hughes, Guerin was already in pursuit of a scoring forward, and that quest has not diminished since the trade. One player reportedly on the trading block is Ryan Hartman, who is under contract until the 2026-27 season with a $4 million cap hit. Hartman also has a 15-team no-trade clause, which could complicate negotiations but does not rule out the possibility of a trade.
According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Wild are open to moving out a player with term left on their contract to create more salary cap space for potential moves. Hartman, known for his versatility and willingness to play various roles, could be a casualty of this strategy as his production has been more in line with a middle-six forward.
Recent reports suggest that the Wild offered Hartman to the Philadelphia Flyers as the Flyers were in need of forward help following Tyson Foerster’s season-ending surgery. Foerster had been a key player for the Flyers, posting impressive numbers before his injury.
Hartman’s physical style of play and ability to play both center and wing make him an attractive target for the Flyers as they try to stay in the playoff mix. It was also revealed that the Wild had considered Hartman as a trade asset even before acquiring Hughes, indicating that they were willing to move him for the right deal.
With the potential for more moves on the horizon, the Wild are looking to continue reshaping their roster in pursuit of a championship. Stay tuned for more updates on the Minnesota Wild’s roster moves as the NHL season progresses.
