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Wild Acquire Former First-Rounder Oskar Olausson From Sharks for Kyle Masters

The move gives Minnesota a low-cost upside bet on a former first-rounder in the final year of his entry-level deal.

Overview

  • The one-for-one trade was announced by the Wild, sending defenseman Kyle Masters to San Jose for winger Oskar Olausson.
  • Both players will report to their new organizations’ affiliates, with Masters assigned to the Sharks’ ECHL team in Wichita.
  • Olausson, a 2021 first-round pick by Colorado, has four NHL games without a point and posted 26 AHL points last season after three straight 11-goal campaigns.
  • San Jose had waived and assigned Olausson to the AHL Barracuda out of camp, and he departs without appearing in a game for the organization.
  • The Sharks’ move reflects an AHL roster reshuffle to create minutes for prospects and follows their recent waiver claim of right-shot defenseman Vincent Iorio.