The 26-year old Niederreiter was drafted 5th overall in the 2010 draft by the New York Islanders. He carries a $5.25 million salary cap hit for the next three seasons.
The 25-year old Rask as drafted 42nd overall in the 2nd round of the 2011 draft by the Hurricanes. He carries a $4 million salary cap hit for another three seasons.
Chad Graff: Wild GM Paul Fenton on Rask: “Potentially he could be a No. 2 or a 3 center. He has the capability of playing the wing as well. My experience tells me you can’t have enough centers.