{"id":492851,"date":"2026-03-08T08:34:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T08:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/492851\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T08:34:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T08:34:43","slug":"wild-move-out-depth-forward-to-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/492851\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Move Out Depth Forward to Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the trades the Minnesota Wild<\/a> have been making, it got to the point where it was too much, apparently. Therefore, general manager Bill Guerin<\/a> found a willing trade partner for their depth forward Vinnie Hinostroza<\/a>. The team that answered the phone was, none other than Florida Panther general manager Bill Zito. In return, the Wild receive future considerations. Let\u2019s discuss.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Wild Trade Vinnie Hinostroza to the Florida Panthers<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Wild have been loading up, especially recently. Today alone they have added Nick Foligno<\/a> and Bobby Brink<\/a>, in solid moves as upgrades. Also, they had received a boost from Florida, in acquiring defenceman<\/a> Jeff Petry<\/a> just yesterday. Needless to say, they are basically all-in for a 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run.<\/p>\n

However, with all those additions, it made sense that players would become expendable. Even though it isn\u2019t a lot, trading Hinostroza frees up his salary of $775K, as well as the roster spot. As of print, according to PuckPedia<\/a>, the Wild have a little over $6 million in deadline salary cap space available. Therefore, they could very well have one target in mind. Given the price tag specifically, Brayden Schenn<\/a> might come to mind, and conveniently plays in the same time zone. But that is mere conjecture.<\/p>\n

Looking at Hinostroza, Statistically Speaking<\/p>\n

For Hinostroza, he is almost 32, and has played 460 career NHL games. His career best season came back in 2018-19, as a member of the\u2026Arizona Coyotes. That year he had career highs in goals (16), assists (23), points (39), games (72), ice time (15:16), you name it really. This marks his return to Florida in fact, as he appeared in nine games for them in 2020-21. He has played for seven NHL teams in total. Furthermore, this season he has three goals and seven assists for ten points in 48 games played, in a little over 10 minutes of ice time.<\/p>\n

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