The Minnesota Wild placed veteran forward Marcus Foligno on injured reserve today, according to an official announcement. Wild head coach John Hynes told the media yesterday, including The Hockey News’ Dylan Loucks, that there was no update on Foligno’s status other than he wouldn’t be able to play on Sunday. Even with a designation retroactive to the last time he played (Feb. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Place Marcus Foligno On IR
Wild, Flyers Swap Boris Katchouk, Roman Schmidt
The Wild announced this evening that they’ve acquired defenseman Roman Schmidt from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Boris Katchouk. Both players will report to their respective AHL clubs, sharing the distinction of being former notable Tampa Bay Lightning draft selections. Even more interesting, both players started the campaign with the Lightning organization, … [Read more...] about Wild, Flyers Swap Boris Katchouk, Roman Schmidt
Wild Recall Tyler Pitlick
With Joel Eriksson Ek sustaining an injury last night against Utah, the Wild have brought up some extra forward depth. The team announced that they have recalled Tyler Pitlick from AHL Iowa. Pitlick has been in plenty of transactions this season. It’s his third recall from Iowa while he has also cleared waivers three separate times. The need for the extra appearances on … [Read more...] about Wild Recall Tyler Pitlick
Wild Emerging As Frontrunner In Vincent Trocheck Trade Talks
As the Wild gear up for an all-in trade deadline following their earlier acquisition of Quinn Hughes, they’re now the league-wide favorite to acquire center Vincent Trocheck from the Rangers, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic and David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Minnesota’s interest in Trocheck dates back several weeks but was surely fueled by Chris Johnston … [Read more...] about Wild Emerging As Frontrunner In Vincent Trocheck Trade Talks
Predators’ Steven Stamkos Would Waive NMC For Three Teams
The Nashville Predators could soon part with their biggest free agency signing in recent memory. Centerman Steven Stamkos has emerged in trade rumors, though Nashville will have to work around the future Hall-of-Famers’ full no-movement clause. As things stand, Stamkos is only prepared to accept a trade to one of three clubs – the Tampa Bay Lightning, Minnesota Wild, or Dallas … [Read more...] about Predators’ Steven Stamkos Would Waive NMC For Three Teams