Trade from Isles surprised Moulson

With his Minnesota Wild nearing a meeting with the New York Islanders Tuesday, Newsday tracked down winger Matt Moulson to get his thoughts on his former club.

"I made some of the best friends I've had in my life with that team. We were a pretty close group," Moulson told Newsday on Sunday evening. "To be taken away from that was tough. It was extremely tough on myself and my family, especially coming out of the blue like it did for me."

Any ill will toward GM Garth Snow or anyone in the Isles' organization?

"I'd be wasting my energy wishing bad on anyone," Moulson said. "I still want my friends to do well."

He also shares his thoughts on his time in Buffalo and his excitement to be with the Minnesota Wild now.

Source: Arthur Staple, Newsday