Wild acquire Rupp from Rangers for Palmieri and Powe

The Minnesota Wild have acquired forward Michael Rupp from the New York Rangers for right winger Nick Palmieri and forward Darroll Powe.

Rupp was originally drafted by the Islanders in 1998, 9th overall in the 1st round. He went back into the draft and was picked 76th overall in the 3rd round in 2000 by the Devils. He carries a $1.5 million cap hit.

Palmieri was originally drafted by the Devils in 2007, 79th overall in the 3rd round. He carries a $577,500 cap hit.

Powe was undrafted and carries a $1,066,667 salary cap hit.

Mike Rupp

Nick Palmieri

Darroll Powe