Wilderness Walk: Vladimir Tarasenko rumors are risky

That’s Wild

• Vladimir Tarasenko and the St. Louis Blues want to part ways via trade this summer and the Minnesota Wild might be interested, but it’s someone that they can’t really have at this time. [10K Rinks]
• What, how, and why would the Seattle Kraken like to take defenseman Matt Dumba? We got some answers here. [Hockey Wilderness]
• A few days later, the NHL Entry Draft will be happening and center Fyodor Svechkov just feels like a pick the Wild will make. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Teams can now buyout players, so here is what a buyout of the four years remaining on Zach Parise’s contract looks like. [Hockey Wilderness]

Off the trail...

• Matiss Kivlenieks’ mom remembers someone working extremely hard to achieve his NHL dreams and passion for hockey. [The Athletic]
• The NHL saw a small bump in their Stanley Cup Final ratings. [The Athletic]
• What should stay, and what should go from the weird pandemic season we just experienced. [ESPN]
• No matter what the Buffalo Sabres get in return for Jack Eichel, it won’t be enough. [Die By The Blade]