The Minnesota Wild have waived centerman Vinni Lettieri. Lettieri has played in 11 games with the club this season, scoring two goals and recording four penalty minutes. He’s managed these totals while averaging 11 minutes of ice time each night and operating as the Wild’s top faceoff option, with a 58 percent win-rate on draws. Interestingly, Lettieri was presently serving as … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Place Vinni Lettieri On Waivers
Minnesota Wild Activate Alex Goligoski, Assign Mermis And Lettieri To AHL
After some recent indication that defenseman Alex Goligoski was healthy and ready to return to the Minnesota Wild lineup, the team has officially announced his activation of the LTIR. In order to make cap space to return Goligoski to the lineup, the team also assigned Vinni Lettieri (placed on waivers yesterday) and Dakota Mermis to their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. According … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Activate Alex Goligoski, Assign Mermis And Lettieri To AHL
Alex Goligoski Ready To Return
Having already fulfilled the requirements of being on LTIR, defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, Alex Goligoski, has not yet made his return to the roster. However, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports that Goligoski has fully recovered from his lower-body injury, and is ready to get back to game action at any point.Currently sitting at 31st in the league in GA/G with a 4.00 … [Read more...] about Alex Goligoski Ready To Return
Hunter Jones Returned To ECHL Iowa
With Jesper Wallstedt returning to AHL Iowa earlier today, the Wild have reassigned goalie prospect Hunter Jones to ECHL Iowa, per the AHL’s transactions log. The 23-year-old is in the final year of his entry-level deal but has struggled considerably in a short sample size this season, posting a 4.98 GAA with a .845 SV% in four games with the Heartlanders. … [Read more...] about Hunter Jones Returned To ECHL Iowa
Wild Send Nic Petan, Daemon Hunt, Jesper Wallstedt To AHL
The Minnesota Wild have announced a trio of roster moves, sending Nic Petan, Daemon Hunt, and Jesper Wallstedt to the Iowa Wild of the AHL. Wallstedt served as an emergency backup for the team during their trip to Sweden and wasn’t an official call-up, while Petan and Hunt were recalled prior to the trip. Dakota Mermis has also cleared waivers but remains assigned to the NHL … [Read more...] about Wild Send Nic Petan, Daemon Hunt, Jesper Wallstedt To AHL