He arrived a problem child. Nino’s games, points, and experience as the Islanders’ former 1st round pick weren’t increasing. He came to the Wild, as a draft day trade for Cal Clutterbuck and a 3rd round pick. Chuck Fletcher completed a fleecing.
I know I wasn’t sure who the heck the Swiss forward was when the Wild acquired him. I just knew I liked to say his name. It kind of rolled off the tongue in a fun way, and was more fun to spell. I try and take pride in knowing how to say and spell hockey player names.