New Center Brings 'Size, Experience and Grit' to Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild is shaking up its lineup with a new center.
The team acquired 33-year-old Mike Rupp from the New York Rangers.
According to Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher, "Rupp is a big guy who has won the Stanley Cup. He brings size, experience and grit to our lineup."
The Wild traded forwards 27-year-old Darroll Powe and 23-year-old Nick Palmieri in exchange for Rupp.
The Wild take on the Phoenix Coyotes in Arizona Monday night at 8 p.m.
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