WILD OFFSEASON MOVES
Key departures
LW Kevin Fiala, traded to Los Angeles
G Cam Talbot, traded to Ottawa
D Dmitry Kulikov, traded to Anaheim
C Nick Bjugstad, signed by Arizona
D Jordie Benn, signed by Toronto
W Nic Deslauriers, signed by Philadelphia
Key additions
G Filip Gustavsson, acquired from Ottawa
C Sam Steel, signed as free agent
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