Wild acquire Coleman, Maatta in Flames trade
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Minnesota Wild have acquired forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames. This transaction took place as the Wild focused on re-signing their free agents, indicating an active offseason strategy. Both Coleman and Maatta are expected to bolster the team's lineup. The Wild will now look to integrate these players into their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Wild acquire Blake Coleman from Flames
- •Wild acquire Olli Maatta from Flames
- •Trade happens during free agency period
- •Wild focus on re-signing their own free agents
- •Coleman and Maatta expected to enhance team lineup
- 7:15 PMESPN NHL — Wild acquire Coleman, Maatta in Flames trade
"The Wild were busy in re-signing their own free agents and acquiring forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta in a trade with the Flames.
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