OK, it was actually for two second round picks and a disappointing Torrey Mitchell, but is just as well could have been for a song.
With the deal the Wild gain tough, veteran leadership, 30-goal scorer capabilities, and in a package that still has some tread on the tires. Moulson's game - gritty and tough down low - is exactly what is needed in a Stanley Cup playoff run, where the games get more physical and the grind of the schedule takes over.
Is it a one year rental? Perhaps. I guess we'll see what happens to the contract situations when we get to next year. But in the meantime, it is a huge vote of confidence by GM Chuck Fletcher that this team can win now. Heck, their record since January 2 is 14-2-2. And by landing someone with offensive pop, they address the one thing where they really need to improve - putting the biscuit in the basket with more frequency.
For once since their inception, the Wild look like a deep, talented team. With two great lines, outstanding blue line play, and some of the best goaltending in the league, this should be a team that most teams in the NHL do not want to face come playoff time.
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