Fresh off playing for Czechia at the Olympics, defenseman David Spacek is getting his next NHL opportunity. The Wild announced that they’ve recalled the blueliner from AHL Iowa. It’s already the fourth recall of the season for the 23-year-old. However, he didn’t see any action in his first two stints although he was able to make a pair of appearances for Minnesota last month, … [Read more...] about Wild Recall David Spacek
Wild Recall Boris Katchouk, Ben Gleason, Matt Kiersted
The Wild announced they’ve recalled forward Boris Katchouk and defensemen Ben Gleason and Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. All will likely be on their way back to Iowa once Minnesota’s Olympians return stateside. Katchouk started the season with the Lightning, kicking off his second stint with the team that drafted him 44th overall in 2016 by signing a two-way deal in free agency. … [Read more...] about Wild Recall Boris Katchouk, Ben Gleason, Matt Kiersted
The Danger Of Signing Goalies To Lucrative Contracts
The New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks are two of the NHL’s worst teams this season and are both on the verge of massive roster changes. While both teams face unique challenges, one parallel is that they’ve made a mess of their goaltending finances with pricey extensions that were miscalculations. The Rangers and Canucks are far from alone in this predicament. High-priced … [Read more...] about The Danger Of Signing Goalies To Lucrative Contracts
Wild Notes: Wallstedt, Stramel, Coyle
The Minnesota Wild announced to the league that they are all-in on trying to win a Stanley Cup over the next two years when they acquired star blueliner Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. As they seek a player who can occupy a top-six center role, one of the key trade assets they have to leverage is breakout rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt. Last month, it was reported that … [Read more...] about Wild Notes: Wallstedt, Stramel, Coyle
Trade Deadline Primer: Minnesota Wild
With the Olympic break approaching, the trade deadline is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We begin our look around the league with teams that have clear plans at the extremes of the standings, this time with Wild. Our Trade Deadline primer series rolls on with the market’s current big fish. The Minnesoa Wild pulled … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Minnesota Wild