Panthers Acquire Vinnie Hinostroza From Wild The Florida Panthers have acquired winger Vinnie Hinostroza from the Minnesota Wild in a trade that clears up some forward depth for both teams. The deal was announced by both organizations, with Michael Russo of The Athletic being the first to report the transaction. The move allows Minnesota to shed a player who has been a rotational option for much of the season, while giving Florida an additional scoring threat as they navigate a challenging stretch of their schedule. Hinostroza, 28, was acquired by the Wild in the offseason after being claimed off the waiver wire from the Nashville Predators. He signed a two-year, two-way contract with Nashville in 2024 and is set to become a free agent this summer. Despite his NHL experience, Hinostroza has primarily served as an AHL call-up in recent seasons. However, a strong scoring performance with the Milwaukee Admirals last year, where he posted 24 points in 55 games, helped him reestablish himself in the league. He broke camp with the Wild in the fall and has since contributed as a depth forward, recording 3-7–10 in 48 games while averaging 10:18 of ice time per night. The trade comes as the Wild’s forward group is nearing full health following a series of injuries. With the addition of Bobby Brink and Nick Foligno in separate deals earlier in the day, Hinostroza’s role on the team has diminished. Minnesota is likely to let him play a bottom-six role in Florida, where the Panthers are also dealing with injuries and are expected to move on from winger A.J. Greer. This arrangement gives Hinostroza valuable playoff experience and increases his chances of securing a one-way contract as a free agent this summer. Hinostroza’s situation is complicated by the trade deadline.#minnesota_wild #vinnie_hinostroza #florida_panthers #michael_russo #milwaukee_admirals
Minnesota Wild Trades Forward Vinnie Hinostroza to the Florida Panthers Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced on Thursday that the team has traded forward Vinnie Hinostroza to the Florida Panthers in exchange for future considerations. The deal marks the latest move in the team’s roster adjustments ahead of the 2025 season. Hinostroza, 31, played in 48 games for the Wild this season, recording 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) and 46 shots on goal. He contributed eight points (5 goals, 3 assists) in 25 games during the 2024-25 season after being acquired off waivers from the Nashville Predators on February 5, 2025. Over his 11-year NHL career, Hinostroza has accumulated 171 points (62 goals, 109 assists) in 460 games. His NHL tenure includes stints with the Chicago Blackhawks (2015-17, 2021), Arizona Coyotes (2018-20), Florida Panthers (2020-21), Buffalo Sabres (2021-23), Pittsburgh Penguins (2023-24), Nashville Predators (2024-25), and the Minnesota Wild (2024-26). The trade comes as the Wild prepare for their next game against the Vegas Golden Knights, set for tonight at 9 p.m. CT on FanDuel Sports Network and KFAN FM 100.3. The team also released details about single-game ticket sales, noting that tickets are available through wild.com/tickets, ticketmaster.com, and the Grand Casino Arena Box Office. Flex, 11-game, half-season, and full-season memberships are also on offer. For group reservations or suite rentals, the Wild provided specific contact information and links. Additional updates from the team include announcements about acquiring other players, such as Nick Foligno from the Chicago Blackhawks and Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers.#minnesota_wild #bill_guerin #vinnie_hinostroza #florida_panthers #nashville_predators
