With news of the Minnesota Wild placing Matt Cooke on waivers for the purpose of being bought out of his final year under contract, GM Chuck Fletcher doesn’t seem to be wasting time this off-season. While release/trade news regarding a player like Cooke may not be headline worthy around the NHL, there are some potential blockbuster-esque trades possible around the Central Division this summer.
Gone Puck Wild Editor Alex Tremblay broke down the Matt Cooke waiver news yesterday, including the motive behind the move, and how it could effect the Wild’s bottom-six group next season.