Wild don't need Phil Kessel. There is no need, room for him. Wild don't have room for a 4th liner in crouse either

It doesn't matter if MN needs Kessel (who they could use as a quality RHS FWD). He played when they won the Cup, that's really all that seems to matter to GMBG. Kessel in the lineup also buys Boldy a year of getting acclimated to the NHL, or more AHL time if needed.

Crouse replaces Greenway as a bottom-6 wing and is an improvement over Bjugstad.

This isn't a bad trade. I think MN is light on it though. They improve all 3 players traded and it only costs them a 1st.