Minnesota Wild Acquire Forward Nick Foligno from Chicago Blackhawks

The Minnesota Wild announced the acquisition of forward Nick Foligno from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations.

The announcement was made by Bill Guerin, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the Wild. Foligno, a seasoned forward, joins the Wild after a tenure with the Blackhawks.

Season and Career Overview

Foligno, 38, has played 37 games with Chicago this season, recording 11 points (3 goals, 8 assists), 27 penalty minutes, and 30 shots on goal.

Throughout his extensive 19-season NHL career, the 6-foot-0, 210-pound forward has accumulated 608 points (250 goals, 358 assists), 1,007 penalty minutes, 60 power-play goals, and 33 game-winning goals in 1,270 games.

A Veteran Presence

Foligno's career has spanned with the Ottawa Senators (2007-12), Columbus Blue Jackets (2012-21), Toronto Maple Leafs (2021-22), Boston Bruins (2021-23), and Chicago (2023-26). Among active NHL skaters, Foligno ranks fifth in hits (2,844) and eighth in penalty minutes.

Leadership and Accomplishments

Playoff Experience
He has participated in 68 Stanley Cup Playoff games across 11 postseason appearances, tallying 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists).

Captaincy and Career Highs
Foligno served as captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets for six seasons (2015-21). During this period, he achieved career highs in the 2014-15 season with 31 goals, 42 assists, and 73 points. He also served as captain for the Blackhawks for two seasons (2024-26) and was an alternate captain in the 2023-24 season.

Awards and International Play
He represented the United States at the IIHF World Championships in 2009, 2010, and 2026, holding an alternate captain role in 2010 and 2016. Foligno received the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award in 2017.

Personal Details and Wild Future

Originally drafted by Ottawa in the first round (No. 28 overall) of the 2006 NHL Draft, Nick Foligno is the older brother of current Wild forward Marcus Foligno. He will wear sweater #71 for Minnesota.