The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they’ve assigned forward Aatu Räty to the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League. The 22-year-old was recalled on Saturday before the Canucks game against the Bruins but didn’t end up dressing and served as a healthy scratch. The former second-round pick has spent considerable time in the NHL this season, dressing in 20 games … [Read more...] about Filip Gustavsson Dealing With Lower-Body Issue
Wild Place Jakub Lauko On IR, Recall Jesper Wallstedt
The Minnesota Wild have placed forward Jakub Lauko on injured reserve just a few hours after he left the team’s Saturday game against Philadelphia with a lower-body injury. Lauko played three minutes in the win. He’ll now have to miss at least seven days of action, making next Saturday’s matchup against Winnipeg his next chance to step into the lineup. In a corresponding, and … [Read more...] about Wild Place Jakub Lauko On IR, Recall Jesper Wallstedt
Central Notes: Zuccarello, Brodin, Bortuzzo, Ingram
Sarah McLellan of Star Tribune Sports tweeted that Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello and defenseman Jonas Brodin skated with the team yesterday but there is currently no timetable for a return. Zuccarello has been out with a lower-body injury and hasn’t played since November 14th, a stretch of 12 games. Brodin, on the other hand, last played on November 25th as he tries to … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Zuccarello, Brodin, Bortuzzo, Ingram
Wild Claim Travis Dermott, Place Jacob Middleton On LTIR
The Wild have claimed defenseman Travis Dermott off waivers from the Oilers, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. Defender Jacob Middleton, who sustained a hand injury in last night’s 7-1 loss to the Oilers, landed on long-term injured reserve minutes earlier in a corresponding move, per the team. It’s no surprise to see Minnesota’s desire to add some defensive depth to the … [Read more...] about Wild Claim Travis Dermott, Place Jacob Middleton On LTIR
Wild Recall Cameron Crotty, Reassign David Jiříček
Newly-acquired David Jiříček has been on the Minnesota Wild’s roster for a week but has failed to debut with his new club. In an attempt to find Jiříček more playing time, the Wild organization has reassigned him to their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, and has recalled defenseman Cameron Crotty in his stead. It’s an inevitable roster move for Jiříček and Minnesota. It wasn’t … [Read more...] about Wild Recall Cameron Crotty, Reassign David Jiříček