The Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings have made a minor league swap, with forward Tyler Madden headed to Minnesota for defenseman Joseph Cecconi. Both players are career AHL fixtures. The Vancouver Canucks originally drafted Madden in the third round of the 2018 NHL Draft. He spent the next two seasons in a top role at Northeastern University, where he potted 65 points … [Read more...] about Wild Acquire Tyler Madden From Kings
Wild Place Travis Dermott On Waivers
The Wild announced that defenseman Travis Dermott has been placed on waivers. The move will open up a roster spot for an additional AHL recall tomorrow after swapping out Jakub Lauko for Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve this morning. Dermott has only been waived once during his pro career, which is how the Wild acquired him from the Oilers in December. Minnesota needed an … [Read more...] about Wild Place Travis Dermott On Waivers
Wild Place Joel Eriksson Ek On Injured Reserve
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek has landed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury he sustained in yesterday’s practice, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He’s been ruled out for a week as a result but will be out “a lot longer” than that, according to Russo. Left-winger Jakub Lauko will be activated off injured reserve in a corresponding move. Injuries just won’t stop … [Read more...] about Wild Place Joel Eriksson Ek On Injured Reserve
Kirill Kaprizov Likely Out Longer Than Expected
Exiting the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Minnesota Wild were expecting the return of star forward Kirill Kaprizov shortly after. However, it appears the Wild are still a ways away from the return of their highest-scoring forward. In an interview on KFAN 100.3, general manager Bill Guerin said, “I think he’s going to be out longer than we originally expected. How much, I cannot … [Read more...] about Kirill Kaprizov Likely Out Longer Than Expected
Minnesota Wild Recall Liam Öhgren, Devin Shore
With many players returning to practice today for their respective teams, a few previously reassigned before the 4 Nations Face-Off break will be recalled. The Minnesota Wild are starting early, as the AHL transactions page confirms they’ve recalled forwards Liam Öhgren and Devin Shore from their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. There was no question the Wild would need to recall … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Recall Liam Öhgren, Devin Shore