Wild-Leaf trade

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The Wild have dealt Martin Lapointe and Nicklas Bergfors to the Leafs for Andy Sutton and Calgary's 6th rounder in '08.

Bergfors hasn't progressed as hoped, but the potential is still there. Lapointe has been a stabilizing winger on the top line, but Andy Sutton will bolster the backline in Minnesota.

The Wild are looking to pickup a winger before the trade deadline. Bret Hedican is available as is Bryce Salvador. Prospects or picks can also be dealt

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[Ville Isopaa]

wow, that's a heafty price for a 3rd pair defenseman.. but well, it's nice to see talent being traded away from the North West..

 

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Sutton is going right to the 1st pairing of my first place team, thank you very much

 

[Ville Isopaa]

Sutton is going right to the 1st pairing of my first place team, thank you very much

I was reffering to him being a 3rd pair defenseman for the Islanders in the NHL.