With the WL (Worldwide League) trade deadline nearing, teams are hastily moving to finalize deals and improve their position in the annual World playoffs. The largest deal of the deadline so far occurred last Thursday, when the United States and Canada agreed to swap Minnesota for Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and a 2nd round pick.

“This is a win-now move,” says Canadian general manager Mark Carney, who replaced the nation’s previous GM last month. “We’ve had a gap at center for a while, and we think we have a piece here who brings a ton of skill and fits our culture tremendously.”

Minnesota requested a trade out of the US after a long period of disagreements between themselves and long-time linemate North Dakota. “Personally, I’m glad to be out,” said Minnesota in an interview with the Associated Press. “I know the player I am, and I know just how capable of a team Canada is.”

United States general manager Donald Trump defended his decision, noting that “Ultimately, it was one or the other here, and Minnesota is a talented guy, but we think North Dakota has the potential to be a tremendous player in this league. They have the field… the other field… the one field with the wheat on it… maybe two. People are saying two.”

Analysts have touted the trade as a win for both sides, massively improving Canada’s roster in the short term and giving the United States one of the league’s best prospects in the Northwest Territories. “NT” has yet to play a game in the big league, but projections show them becoming a key player by 2070. Them and (1867 U.S. draftee) Alaska have the potential to turn into one of the WL’s best duos.

“Fundamentally, this deal doesn’t change anything,” continued Trump. “Shots on borders, shots on borders.”