Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired right wing Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for future considerations.

It’s likely that Wild fans inside Grand Casino Arena will take more of a liking to Tarasenko, when he arrives wearing green and red.

The Minnesota Wild traded for veteran winger, Vladimir Tarasenko on Monday. Here's why they made the move and what fans should expect.