Blake Coleman is a versatile add for Wild

Wednesday was a frantic day of signings across the NHL, as teams scrambled to secure their desired free agents before they got snatched away. Just because free agency is now open, however, doesn’t mean the trade market is closed. On Thursday, the Minnesota Wild acquired forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Jake Middleton, a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fourth-round pick. The Wild are looking to take the next step in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup after winning their first playoff series since 2015 last…