The move itself makes some semblance of sense for the Minnesota Wild.
William Nylander is at least a higher-tier player, if not a border-line elite one.
He’s only 22 years old and has proven a capable center on occasion, but also a top-tier winger.
The Minnesota Wild lack players with his youth and skill set, as well as having a plethora of options on the blue-line, hence the rumours suggesting that they’re a good trading partner for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
New Wild General Manager, Paul Fenton has yet to make any huge impact moves and thus people are calling for one.