SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild has made a notable trade, acquiring forward Boris Katchouk from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Michael Milne. Katchouk will head to the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League (AHL) to continue his development.
Katchouk, a 27-year-old from Vancouver, stands at 6-foot-2 and weighs 212 pounds. This season, he has played three games with Tampa Bay and scored 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in 21 games for the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL. With 179 NHL games under his belt, Katchouk has notched 36 points and has been a part of several teams, including the Lightning and Chicago. A standout player in the AHL, he has accumulated 154 points in 261 games, highlighting his potential. Notably, he also helped Canada clinch a gold medal at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship.
On the other hand, Milne, who is 23, was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the 2022 NHL Draft. He chalked up 65 points (32 goals, 33 assists) over 172 games with the Iowa Wild and made his NHL debut on November 16, 2024, against the Dallas Stars. This trade reflects the Wild’s strategy of bolstering their roster with experienced players, while Milne’s future could be bright as he gains experience.
As the Wild prepares to face the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night, fans are eager to see how Katchouk fits into the team’s setup and what he brings to the ice. The trade not only showcases Minnesota’s commitment to improving its performance but also demonstrates the fluid nature of player movements in the NHL.
For more information about player trades and statistics, you can visit [NHL’s official website](https://www.nhl.com). Understanding these trends can enhance our appreciation for how teams evolve in the competitive world of hockey.
