The Minnesota Wild have loaned prospect Rasmus Kumpulainen to the Lahden Pelicans of the Finnish Liiga where he is also signing a two-year contract according to the team. Minnesota drafted Kumpulainen with the 53rd overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft out of the Pelicans’ farm system where he had spent all of his professional career. The young Finnish prospect spent last year … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Loan Rasmus Kumpulainen To Finnish Liiga
Iowa Wild Hire Nathan McIver As Assistant Coach
The American Hockey League’s Iowa Wild has continued to round out their coaching staff by adding former defenseman Nathan McIver as an assistant coach according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. It will be McIver’s second stint as a coach in the AHL and will join Brett McLean’s staff in Iowa who is entering his second season with the organization. The hire will serve as an … [Read more...] about Iowa Wild Hire Nathan McIver As Assistant Coach
Wild Re-Sign Adam Raska
Minnesota has taken care of one of its restricted free agents as PuckPedia reports (Twitter link) that they’ve re-signed winger Adam Raska to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay $775K in the NHL and $95K in the minors, meaning he took less than his qualifying offer to secure a $15K boost in guaranteed money. The 22-year-old was a seventh-round pick by San Jose back … [Read more...] about Wild Re-Sign Adam Raska
Daniel Winnik Announces Retirement
Versatile forward Daniel Winnik has retired, as he announced on his personal X page this morning. A veteran of 11 NHL seasons, Winnik had a respectable journeyman career, suiting up for eight major league teams after being taken in the ninth round of the 2004 draft by the Coyotes. The 39-year-old last suited up in the NHL in 2018 before heading to Genève-Servette HC of the … [Read more...] about Daniel Winnik Announces Retirement
Wild Re-Sign Declan Chisholm
Minnesota had just one remaining restricted free agent who saw regular NHL action with them last season and they’ve quickly reached an agreement with that player. Michael Russo of The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that the Wild have inked blueliner Declan Chisholm to a one-year, $1MM contract. Chisholm was eligible to file for salary arbitration by yesterday’s deadline but … [Read more...] about Wild Re-Sign Declan Chisholm