Report: Wild trading 3rd round pick for Caps' Marcus Johansson
The Minnesota Wild are reportedly trading a 3rd-round pick for forward Marcus Johansson of the Washington Capitals.
The trade was first reported by ESPN's Kevin Weekes.
**Breaking News** 🚨📰
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) February 28, 2023
I’m told the @Capitals are trading F Johansson to the Land of 10K Lakes- @mnwild for 3rd Rd Pick. Let’s gooooo !!@espn @NHL @NHLNetwork @TSNHockey @DKSportsbook #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/APia2zeCDQ
Johansson played for the Wild during the 2020-21 bubble season. In 36 games with Minnesota, Johansson scored six goals and 14 points, before suffering a broken arm in the playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Since his departure, he played for the Seattle Kraken before returning to the Capitals, where he has played for the majority of his 15-year career.
The NHL trade deadline is until 2 p.m. Friday.
The @mnwild have reportedly acquired Marcus Johansson from the Washington Capitals! #mnwild pic.twitter.com/WIspNvp8OT
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) February 28, 2023
