Alex Goligoski - NHL News & Rumors

Retires from hockey Goligoski has retired from hockey, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports Thursday.

Impact Goligoski played 17 seasons in the NHL, finding the back of the net 87 times while adding 388 assists in 1,078 games for Pittsburgh, Dallas, Arizona and Minnesota. The 39-year-old defenseman played his last three seasons with the Wild, picking up 10 assists in 36 regular-season games in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wild's focus shifts to next year after season-ending dud: Key takeaways vs. Kraken Did Alex Goligoski play his final NHL game?

APRIL 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets on scoresheet with assist Goligoski posted an assist and blocked four shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Goligoski has been in the lineup for four of the Wild's last six games after sitting out all but one game in February and March combined. The 38-year-old defenseman is up to 10 helpers, 30 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 25 hits and a minus-8 rating through 34 appearances this season. Goligoski's limited role gives him virtually no fantasy appeal this late in the campaign.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with helper Goligoski posted an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Impact Goligoski has two helpers over his last four games. The 38-year-old hasn't always had steady playing time this season, but he's gotten some recently with Jonas Brodin (upper body) and Jared Spurgeon (lower body) sidelined. Goligoski is at seven assists, 19 shots on net, 17 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 23 appearances, which is already stronger production than the six points he managed in 46 outings a year ago.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Thursday Goligoski generated an assist against the Lightning on Thursday.

Impact Goligoski has yet to score a goal this season while chipping in six helpers over 20 games. With the veteran blueliner averaging less than a shot per game (.85), he is unlikely to break out of his goal drought any time soon, especially considering he is averaging the lowest ice time of his career (15:13).

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from LT injured reserve The Wild activated Goligoski (lower body) from long-term injured reserve Friday.

Impact Goligoski played in the opening two games of the season before he suffered the injury at practice Oct. 16. Goligoski's activation required the Wild to demote Vinni Lettieri and Dakota Mermis to the minors in order to get under the salary cap. Goligoski had two goals and four assists in 46 games last season with the Wild.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Close to returning According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, Goligoski (lower body) "is a full go at this point" and close to being activated off long-term injured reserve.

Impact The Wild will likely have to make a roster move or two in order to fit Goligoski's $2 million cap hit once the veteran defenseman is cleared to rejoin the lineup. Goligoski appeared in the first two games of the campaign before suffering a lower-body injury, going scoreless while posting a minus-3 rating over that span. He only collected six points through 46 contests last campaign, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from Goligoski in terms of offensive production upon his return.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild place D Alex Goligoski on long-term IR The Minnesota Wild placed veteran defenseman Alex Goligoski on long-term injured reserve on Wednesday with a lower-body injury.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

On LTIR Goligoski (lower body) was placed on the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Impact Goligoski last played Oct. 14, so the move can be retroactive to that date, which means he's eligible to be activated for a game versus the Rangers on Nov. 9 at the earliest. Goligoski has no points, a minus-3 rating, two hits and five blocks in two contests with the Wild in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Goligoski (lower body) won't be available to play Tuesday against Montreal, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Russo, the absences of Goligoski, who was injured during Monday's practice, Jared Sprugeon (upper body) and Matthew Boldy (upper body) will result in the Wild playing with just 11 forwards and six defensemen in Tuesday's contest. Goligoski has been credited with one shot on goal, five blocked shots and two hits in two games this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Wednesday Goligoski scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked four shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Blues.

Impact Goligoski scored on a breakaway in the second period and set up Ryan Reaves' tally in the third. This outing snapped a 12-game point drought for Goligoski, who has seen more defensive usage in a bottom-four role lately. The 37-year-old blueliner has just six points with 57 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 36 contests.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Smith: Alex Goligoski is staying with #mnwild . Wasn't... - The Athletic Alex Goligoski is staying with #mnwild . Wasn’t asked to waive no move.

MARCH 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Goligoski tries to stay positive despite perilous place in Wild lineup It’s been a frustrating past few months for Goligoski, who has been the healthy scratch on most game nights.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Being used sparingly Goligoski has been a healthy scratch for Minnesota's last three games.

Impact Goligoski has been used in just 19 of Minnesota's 48 games this season despite staying healthy. When he has been in the lineup in 2022-23, the 37-year-old's contributed a goal, three points, 19 hits and 26 blocks while averaging 17:02 of ice time. Unless an injury to a defenseman forces Minnesota to alter its plans, Goligoski is unlikely to see his role significantly grow as the campaign progresses.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Possibility Alex Goligoski plays tonight in San... - The Athletic Possibility Alex Goligoski plays tonight in San Jose. He’s taking warmups in case a banged up defenseman can’t play. Evason obviously didn’t...

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leafs beat Wild 4-3 behind Murray's saves, Jarnkrok's goal

Calle Jarnkrok scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Star on the rise for Wild's Filip Gustavsson, Sam Steel, Alex Goligoski All three players have dealt with some setbacks of late, but Steel, Gustavsson and Goligoski were instrumental in beating the Hurricanes on...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

'Poetic justice': Alex Goligoski goes from nightly scratch to OT hero on night he's honored "I'm just going to soak this one up for a bit," Goligoski said after his dramatic shot in overtime to beat the Hurricanes.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goligoski scores in OT, Wild beat Hurricanes 2-1

Alex Goligoski scored 1:12 into overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Goligoski Celebrates 1000th Career NHL Game With OT Winner Vs. Hurricanes

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Michael Russo: #mnwild hold Carolina to 2 3rd-period shots and... - The Athletic #mnwild hold Carolina to 2 3rd-period shots and Sam Steel forces overtime, then assists on Alex Goligoski's 3rd overtime winner on the night...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Goligoski is your overtime hero!

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Cooking with 'Goose': Up close with the Wild's Alex Goligoski as he preps for Game No. 1,000 Ahead of his 1,000th NHL game, the Wild defenseman welcomed The Athletic into his kitchen, to enjoy his off-ice passion.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Goligoski approaches 1,000th career NHL game: 'It goes really quick' The Wild defenseman and native Minnesotan joined the team last season after stints with Pittsburgh, Dallas and Arizona.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Leafs beat Wild 4-3 behind Murray's saves, Jarnkrok's goal

Goligoski scores in OT, Wild beat Hurricanes 2-1