Tampa Bay Lightning surprise everyone and trade Patrick Maroon to the Western Conference

Patrick Maroon has 3 Stanley Cup rings and has been an integral part of the Tampa Bay Lightning for the last 4 seasons. Up until this summer Maroon had made up 2/3 of the Lightning's 4th line with Corey Perry.

Today however Maroon's time in Tampa Bay came to a surprising end. Maroon had made up 2/3 of the Lightning's 4th line with Corey Perry. Tonight it was announced the Lightning had traded Maroon to the Minnesota Wild.





This move provides some great value for the Wild who are tight against the salary cap.