Wild Acquire Nick Foligno from Blackhawks

The Minnesota Wild acquired veteran forward and Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno from the Blackhawks on Friday, reuniting him with his younger brother Marcus Foligno ahead of the NHL trade deadline at 3 p.m. ET. The deal, which sends Foligno to Minnesota in exchange for future considerations, marks the first time the brothers will share an NHL roster.

Foligno, 38, has served as Chicago's captain for the past two seasons, stepping into the role on September 18, 2024, as the 35th leader in franchise history. Originally drafted ninth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2006, he has played 19 NHL seasons across five teams, including stints with Columbus, Toronto and Boston. In his third year with the Blackhawks, Foligno recorded three goals and eight assists in 37 games this season before the trade. He recently reached milestones, including his 600th career point on October 28 against Ottawa and his 250th goal on Sunday versus Utah. Foligno enters the final year of his contract, carrying a $4.5 million salary cap hit.

Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson praised Foligno's contributions in a statement. "Nick's captaincy and leadership have been instrumental in helping our...