Michael Russo: The Wild assigned defenseman Kyle Quincey to the AHL as they continue to try and trade him. He carries an NHL salary cap hit of $1.25 million, but while in the AHL he’ll count $225,000 against the Wild’s cap.
On the Edmonton Oilers …
Ryan Rishaug: With Jesse Puljujarvi and Kailer Yamamoto in their system, Anton Slepyshev is a moveable piece that could get something done. He’s still a young player with upside.
Jim Matheson: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli could be looking for a veteran backup, but there isn’t much available – Eddie Lack, Andrew Hammond.