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Wild Open Roster Space with Gaudreau Trade to Seattle
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUN 26 – The Minnesota Wild freed up $2.1 million in salary cap space by trading Frederick Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken, who add a versatile center with recent strong offensive output.
- On June 26, 2025, the Minnesota Wild traded veteran forward Frederick Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken, receiving the 102nd overall selection in this weekend's NHL Draft in return.
- The trade aimed to clear roster space and reduce salary cap obligations amid a logjam of young forwards on Minnesota's farm team and a shallow free-agent pool this offseason.
- Gaudreau, a 32-year-old center with three years remaining on a $10.5 million contract, produced 37 points with 18 goals in 82 games last season, and is valued for his two-way play and penalty-killing ability.
- Seattle general manager Jason Botterill praised Gaudreau for his adaptability on the ice and reliable performance both offensively and defensively, emphasizing his contribution to strengthening the Kraken's forward lineup.
- The Wild gained $2.1 million in annual salary cap space and added the 102nd overall pick, increasing their total draft selections to five, while the Kraken acquired a reliable veteran ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.
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