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
