MIN needs to change their D core and free up roster spots for their young LD such as Hunt and Lambos. Their RD side is not as deep with Spurgeon being a question mark in the long term. Adding an NHL ready player in Liljegren would be ideal. Merril will not be a factor moving forward. After Fleury's extension Gus is the odd man out. Wallsted needs NHL minutes next year.

TOR will get a former Vezina candidate that can flourish behind a higher caliber defense. Hard working Middleton would be a great addition with all the changes that need to happen on the TOR defense.

Upfront there is hardly any depth in MIN. Järnkrok can provide some stability and veteran presence in the transition to giving Öhgren, Dino and other prospects minutes. Hate to see Lucchini, Lettieri and other AHL players in the bottom six.

MIN needs another season of rebuilding. DAL, WPG and COL are out of reach for at least another year. The Wild front office needs to accept that situation and try to add players that will make an impact in 2 years.

Minnesota declines that. Almost out of purgatory, they can get better returns on both players individually if needed.

Don't see why either team makes this deal, tbh...