NICK SCHULTZ RUMORS & GOSSIP

Wild have the cap room to make a big move

ST. PAUL, Minn. Executing three trades in the days leading up to the NHL trade deadline, including dealing popular longtime defenseman Nick Schultz, Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher approached each move with a focus on improving in the present with an eye to the future. Fletcher didn't believe the labeling that goes with being a buyer or seller at the deadline...
Via Fox Sports North  |  February 29, 2012
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Wild shook up on deadline day by Schultz trade

(Eds: With AP Photos.) By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer The Minnesota Wild have fallen from first place to 12th in the Western Conference during their two-month slump. With only 20 games to go, it might be too late to resuscitate their goal of returning to the playoffs. General manager Chuck Fletcher added two offensively skilled defensemen before Monday's trade deadline, insisting...
Via AP on Fox  |  February 28, 2012
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Wild trade Schultz, Zanon in deadline deals

ST. PAUL, Minn. The Minnesota Wild transformed their defensive unit before Monday's NHL trade deadline and the intent was clear the league's 29th ranked offense is going to get a boost from the back end. In three separate trades since Friday, Minnesota general manager Chuck Fletcher moved three defensive players who had played a total of 1,186 games in a Wild sweater....
Via Fox Sports North  |  February 27, 2012
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Showing signs of recovery, Wild receive shakeup on deadline day with Nick Schultz trade

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Via Star Tribune  |  February 27, 2012
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Oilers, Wild make veteran D swap, Gilbert-Schultz

The Minnesota Wild has traded its longest-tenured player, defenseman Nick Schultz, to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Tom Gilbert. The deal was done on Monday, hours before the NHL's trading deadline. Schultz scored his first goal of the season on Sunday in the Wild's 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks, but he's a stay-at-home player and the Wild have been searching...
Via AP on Fox  |  February 27, 2012
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Wild trade Schultz to Oilers for Gilbert

ST. PAUL, Minn. In a move that had the Minnesota Wild locker room in shock, Minnesota traded longtime defenseman Nick Schultz to the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, getting former Bloomington Jefferson high school star Tom Gilbert back in the deal. The Wild traded Marek Zidlicky on Friday, beginning a series of potential deals. With Monday's trade deadline approaching, general manager...
Via Fox Sports North  |  February 27, 2012
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Oilers acquire D Schultz from Wild for D Gilbert

The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenseman Nick Schultz from the Minnesota Wild for fellow blue-liner Tom Gilbert on Monday. Schultz ended a 100-game goalless drought with a tally against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. The 29-year-old Schultz also has two assists and 30 penalty minutes this season. Gilbert, 29, collected three goals, 14 assists and 12 penalty minutes in the 2011-12 campaign.
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  February 27, 2012
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Richard Cloutier: Oilers Deal Gilbert for Schultz

A bit of a surprise here, but there are reasons for it. The Oilers D has been terrible this season, so you knew changes were coming. The Edmonton Oilers have dealt defenseman Tom Gilbert to the Minnesota Wild for Nick Schultz. Why? - The Oilers are bad defensively, and Schultz is a safe, dependable defenseman. - Gilbert, while being a decent puck-mover, seems to be on the...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  February 27, 2012
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Minnesota Send Nick Schultz To Edmonton For Tom Gilbert

The biggest trade of the day so far would be the swapping of defenseman as Nick Schultz is on his was to Edmonton in exchange for Tom Gilbert. Schultz is more of a defensive defenseman and it should help Edmonton’s young players grow. Nick is very smart and he will help to keep the puck [...]
Via Ranger Nation  |  February 27, 2012
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Wild take a two-day 'vacation' in Banff

FRIDAY'S STORY LINE: With two days off between games in Vancouver and Calgary, the Wild headed up to the beautiful resort town of Banff, Alberta. Banff is nestled amidst the gorgeous Canadian Rockies and provided the perfect setting for team-bonding. "I think it is good you are kind of away from Calgary away from the city. You get to come to a resort town and get away,...
Via Fox Sports North  |  January 06, 2012
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