Wilderness Walk: One win away

Let’s go over some news and notes:

- The Wild made a trade over the weekend! Nick Bjugstad is coming home to Minnesota. [Hockey Wilderness]

- Here’s everything you need to know about Bjugstad and what he can bring to the Wild next season. [Hockey Wilderness]

- Who will the Wild protect in the upcoming expansion draft? Here are all of the most likely scenarios. [The Athletic]

Off the trail...

- The Wild weren’t the only team to make a trade over the weekend. The Canadiens also acquired Joel Edmundson from the Hurricanes. [Eyes On The Prize]

- Don’t look now, but the Stars are just one win away from going to the Stanley Cup Final. [Defending Big D]

- Ditto for the Lightning! The Islanders have a pretty big mountain to climb in order to get back into this series. [Raw Charge]

- Speaking of the Isles, Lou Lamoriello has been named the NHL’s GM of the year. [Lighthouse Hockey]

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