We got a trade to share as the Anaheim Ducks strengthen their blue line by acquiring defenseman Dmitry Kulikov from the Minnesota Wild for future considerations.
This seemed like it was a return favor trade after last nights news that the Minnesota Wild signed former first round pick Sam Steel to a one year $825,000 deal.
Kulikov, will add a veteran presence the 31 year old has appeared in 805 career NHL games with Minnesota, Edmonton, New Jersey, Winnipeg, Buffalo and Florida, recording 198 points with 494 penalty minutes.