The No. 3 Minnesota Wild have found themselves in a trade deal with the Los Angeles Kings. Ontario Reign forward Tyler Madden, who has a five-season career, now joins the Wild, while defenseman Joseph Cecconi joins the Iowa Wild. Madden is coming off a season with 25 points in over 47 games, including 8 goals and 17 assists.
Confirming the news today, Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced that Madden will report to the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League. The Reign player was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2018 NHL draft. An NHL source also made a public release on X (formerly Twitter):
“Trade: #mnwild acquire F Tyler Madden from the #GoKingsGo for D Joseph Cecconi.”
On the other hand, Cecconi has 13 points in over 51 games with the Iowa Wild this season. In his seven-year career as a Wild defenseman, he was drafted in the NHL in 2015 by the Dallas Stars. As for his international appearance, Cecconi has been part of the United States team, primarily for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship game. He will now continue his hockey season with the Ontario Reign in Ontario.
Trade: #mnwild acquire F Tyler Madden from the #GoKingsGo for D Joseph Cecconi
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 27, 2025
With such a trade deal coming into effect, the Minnesota Wild’s addition has sparked a bit of debate among fans. While some are in favor, others have raised concerns over the trade between the two teams.
Fans coming in with debating opinions on Tyler Madden
The trade deal between the Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings has stirred debate among fans. Some have expressed excitement and congratulations, with comments like, “BLOCKBUSTER ” and “The stove is hot!”
However, not everyone was enthusiastic. One fan commented, “Not worth a tweet.” The trade didn’t generate as much hype as expected from such a deal, with another comment reading, “WHY.” It seems the trade didn’t capture the attention that some fans hoped for.
On the other hand, some fans have expressed concerns about the decision, with one fan saying, “That will open the floodgates.” While it remains to be seen whether this will cause tension, fans will have to wait and see if it sparks controversy.
The son of former NHL player John Madden, Tyler Madden joined the league after being selected 68th overall by the Vancouver Canucks. A fan commented, “Canucks legend Tyler Madden.” Madden’s hockey career would not have been possible without the Canucks drafting him in their third pick. The trade between the Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings sets the stage for both teams as they aim to strengthen their rosters for the remainder of the season.
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