Impact Hunt has four assists in nine AHL outings this season. He has one helper in 13 NHL appearances. The 22-year-old defender will provide some defensive depth and could see game action with the Blue Jackets in 2024-25.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
DAEMON HUNT #48 - DEFENSE - COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
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Acquired in trade Columbus obtained Hunt, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2026 third-round selection, a 2026 fourth-round choice and a second rounder in 2027 from Minnesota on Saturday in exchange for Da...
Sent back down Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.
Impact Hunt was brought up earlier in the week, though served as a healthy scratch in Minnesota's last two games. If Jonas Brodin (upper body) can't play in the Wild's next game Tuesday, Hunt could be brought back up as a seventh defenseman.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Brought up from minors Hunt was summoned from AHL Iowa on Tuesday.
Impact Hunt's recall may not bode well for the availability of Jared Spurgeon (undisclosed) ahead of Thursday's game against Montreal. If Spurgeon doesn't play Thursday, Declan Chisholm may enter the lineup, while Hunt could be a spare defender.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to AHL Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.
Impact Hunt logged 8:01 of ice time in his season debut versus St. Louis on Oct. 15, posting two shots on goal and blocked shots. He has one assist in two AHL outings this season. Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, and Jon Merill will be the team's extra blueliner following Hunt's assignment to the minors.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Minnesota Hunt was recalled from AHL Iowa on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hunt will be the seventh defenseman Saturday in Columbus, as Jared Spurgeon is unavailable due to a lower-body injury. Jon Merrill is expected to take Spurgeon's spot in the lineup. Hunt had two shots on goal and a pair of blocked shots in Tuesday's game versus St. Louis.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to minors Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Wednesday.
Impact Hunt had two shots, one hit and two blocks in 8:01 of ice time Tuesday. Although his demotion might mean that Jared Spurgeon (lower body) won't miss additional action, it's worth remembering that Minnesota's next game isn't until Saturday, so there's plenty of time for the Wild to recall Hunt or another defenseman if Spurgeon isn't available for that contest.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Called up Monday Hunt was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday.
Impact Hunt was sent to the minors Friday, but he's back with the big club ahead of Tuesday's contest against St. Louis. The Wild presumably wanted depth on the blue line with Jared Spurgeon (lower body) currently day-to-day. Hunt appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Wild in 2023-24, registering an assist, seven shots, eight hits and 17 blocks.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down Friday Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.
Impact Hunt was called up from the AHL ahead of Thursday's game against Columbus to serve as a seventh defenseman, and he didn't see the ice during Minnesota's 3-2 win. He'll head back to the minors Friday, while Jesper Wallstedt was called up so the Wild can roster three goalies early in the season.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Iowa Hunt was recalled from AHL Iowa ahead of Thursday's tilt versus Columbus.
Impact The Wild were in need of a seventh defenseman as Declan Chisholm is unable to play due to an illness. Jon Merrill is expected to claim Chisholm's role on the bottom pairing, while Hunt is expected to be an extra. The Wild sent goaltender Jesper Wallstedt to the AHL in a corresponding move.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Put on waivers Hunt was placed on waivers by the Wild on Saturday.
Impact Over the course of the 2023-24 regular season, Hunt recorded three goals and 29 points in 51 contests with AHL Iowa as well as an assist in 12 appearances with Minnesota. The 22-year-old is expected to start the campaign in the AHL if he clears waivers, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him summoned to Minnesota at some point during 2024-25.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to AHL Hunt was sent to AHL Iowa on Saturday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Impact Hunt was an extra defenseman and an easy decision to send to the minors as the Wild needed to recall netminder Jesper Wallstedt. due to the upper-body injury suffered by Marc-Andre Fleury on Friday. Hunt has played 12 games at the NHL level -- picking up one assist.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled Wednesday Hunt was recalled from AHL Iowa on Wednesday.
Impact Hunt will take the place of Jared Spurgeon (undisclosed), who was placed on injured reserve. Hunt will likely compete with Jon Merrill for playing time in a bottom-four role.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to AHL Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Thursday.
Impact Hunt has an assist in nine NHL games this season and was a healthy scratch in his last two games. Hunt has a goal and nine points in 14 AHL games this season.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wild call up D Daemon Hunt, F Jake Lucchini The Minnesota Wild recalled rookie defenseman Daemon Hunt and forward Jake Lucchini from American Hockey League affiliate Iowa on Tuesday.Lu...
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Wild call up D Daemon Hunt, F Jake Lucchini The Minnesota Wild recalled rookie defenseman Daemon Hunt and forward Jake Lucchini from American Hockey League affiliate Iowa on Tuesday.Lu...
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Promoted Tuesday Hunt was promoted from AHL Iowa on Tuesday.
Impact Hunt's recall suggests Jared Spurgeon (lower body) may not be able to suit up Wednesday versus the Red Wings. Hunt is expected to serve as an extra defenseman during his stay in the NHL.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reassigned to AHL Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.
Impact Hunt has played in nine games with Minnesota this year, tallying an assist and 15 blocked shots. With Jared Spurgeon (lower body) expected to return after the holiday break, the 21-year-old Hunt will likely remain in the AHL as a depth option.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rises to top level Hunt was recalled by the Wild on Wednesday.
Impact Hunt has drawn into five games with the big club this season, going scoreless while averaging just 8:36 of ice time. The 21-year-old defender has fared far better with AHL Iowa, where he's recorded nine points and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to AHL Hunt was assigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.
Impact In a corresponding move, Frederick Gaudreau (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve. Hunt has provided three shots on goal, eight blocked shots and two hits in five NHL appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in NHL Hunt was summoned from AHL Iowa on Monday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Hunt has been credited with three shots on goal, eight blocked shots and two hits in five appearances with Minnesota this season. He is still looking for his first NHL point. Hunt is expected to be an extra defender for the Wild during the NHL Global Series.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to minors Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.
Impact Hunt was the odd man out after the club activated Jared Spurgeon (upper body) off injured reserve -- no doubt in part because he is waiver exempt, unlike Jon Merrill. The 21-year-old Hunt has played in five games this season in which he registered three shots, two hits and eight blocks while averaging a meager 8:36 of ice time. Fantasy players should probably expect the youngster to spend the bulk of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors, limiting his overall fantasy value this season.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned by Wild Hunt was called up by Minnesota on Wednesday, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Impact Hunt has no points in four AHL contests with Iowa this season. He's also appeared in two contests with Minnesota, recording a shot, a hit and a block in that span. If he plays Thursday versus New Jersey, it will likely be as a member of the third pairing, but it wouldn't be surprising if he was a healthy scratch instead.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assigned to AHL Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.
Impact Hunt picked up one shot on goal, one hit and one blocked shot while averaging 4:53 of ice time in Minnesota's past two games. He has seven PIM and a minus-3 rating in four AHL appearances this campaign.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brought up from AHL Hunt was called up from AHL Iowa on Monday.
Impact Hunt has seven PIM and a minus-3 rating in four AHL contests this campaign. The 21-year-old blueliner doesn't have any NHL experience yet.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to minors Hunt, who was in the concussion protocol, was sent to AHL Iowa on Thursday.
Impact Hunt being reassigned to the minors implies that he's now healthy. The 21-year-old defenseman had two goals and 11 points in 59 AHL contests in 2022-23.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
