The Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli is reporting that the Minnesota Wild have placed forwards Vinni Lettieri and Jake Lucchini on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Iowa. Both players have spent time in both Minnesota and Iowa this season. More to come… … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Place Vinni Lettieri, Jacob Lucchini On Waivers
Zuccarello Out For Personal Reasons, Lower-Body Injury For Johansson
The Wild were without a pair of wingers for their game tonight against San Jose. The team announced (Twitter link) that Mats Zuccarello was out for personal reasons. The 36-year-old is hovering near the point-per-game mark this year with 50 points in his first 52 appearances. Meanwhile, NHL.com’s Jessi Pierce adds (Twitter link) that winger Marcus Johansson is dealing with a … [Read more...] about Zuccarello Out For Personal Reasons, Lower-Body Injury For Johansson
Zuccarello Fined By Department Of Player Safety
The Department of Player Safety announced that they’ve fined Wild winger Mats Zuccarello and Predators winger Michael McCarron $2K each for unsportsmanlike conduct during the second period of Thursday’s game. Both players received minor penalties on the play. The money from the fines goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. … [Read more...] about Zuccarello Fined By Department Of Player Safety
Wild Sign Marat Khusnutdinov To Entry-Level Deal
4:01 p.m.: Per PuckPedia, Khusnutdinov’s deal carries a cap hit of $925K. The deal breaks down as follows: 2023-24: $832.5K base salary, $92.5K signing bonus, $80K minors salary 2024-25: $832.5K base salary, $92.5K signing bonus, $850K Schedule ’A’ performance bonus, $80K minors salary 1:31 p.m.: Minnesota has made Khusnutdinov’s signing official, inking him to a two-year, … [Read more...] about Wild Sign Marat Khusnutdinov To Entry-Level Deal
Marat Khusnutdinov To Join Team Next Week
The Wild hope to have newly signed prospect Marat Khusnutdinov with the team by the end of next week, GM Bill Guerin told Joe Smith of The Athletic on Wednesday. After inking his two-year, entry-level deal yesterday, the 21-year-old Russian center will now begin the work visa and immigration process. Guerin confirmed that Minnesota would start him in the NHL upon his arrival … [Read more...] about Marat Khusnutdinov To Join Team Next Week