Overview
- Reports from The Athletic, echoed by Elliotte Friedman, indicate the Wild have floated Wallstedt in talks and may have already explored center-for-goalie scenarios ahead of the March 6 deadline.
- Filip Gustavsson is positioned as the primary starter with a five-year, $6.8 million AAV deal beginning next season, narrowing Wallstedt’s long-term role in Minnesota.
- Wallstedt’s trade value is buoyed by a strong overall rookie campaign (12 wins, 2.70 GAA, .914 SV%) despite a recent dip and fewer starts.
- The 23-year-old is in year one of a two-year contract at a $2.2 million cap hit, a profile rival teams covet for a potential No. 1 job.
- Minnesota’s win-now posture after adding Quinn Hughes, plus both goalies’ expected Olympic duty with Sweden, shapes the timing, and no trade has been completed.