OCTOBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MINNESOTA WILD 13-3-4 · 2ND IN WEST, CENTRAL
13-3-4 · 2ND IN WEST, CENTRAL
Next Game vs Jets · Tue 1:00AM
MIN +102 TOTAL 5.5
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Jeremy Swayman And Kirill Kaprizov While the Boston Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman remains in the spotlight as an RFA, the Minnesota Wild intend to hang onto their top scorer.
He's back: Wild captain Jared Spurgeon returns after nine months on the shelf The veteran defenseman played in only 16 games last season, and his team missed the playoffs without his leadership.
OCTOBER 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Minnesota Wild owner expands Xcel Energy Center renovation plan to include hotel Craig Leipold said he is still working on receiving state assistance for the project.
OCTOBER 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Wild owner: 'Nobody will offer (Kirill Kaprizov) more money than us' The Minnesota Wild intend to sign star forward Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term contract when he comes eligible on July 1, owner Craig Leopold...
OCTOBER 2 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Kaprizov long-term contract 'focus' for Wild, owner says | NHL.com Forward can become unrestricted free agent after next season, led Minnesota with 96 points in 2023-24
OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM
Troy Grosenick - Out for season Grosenick underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL and will miss the 2024-25 campaign, the team announced Wednesday.
Impact Grosenick was listed as injured when the Wild released its initial training camp roster Sept. 18. The 35-year-old netminder had a 2.56 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 30 contests with AHL Milwaukee in 2023-24. He also has a 2-2-0 record, 2.27 GAA and .933 save percentage in four career NHL starts.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Wild's Owner Issues Warning on Kirill Kaprizov's Future Wild’s owner Craig Leipold laid down a serious warning regarding Kaprizov.
OCTOBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Watch: Wild Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury Joins Ice Crew Besides pursuing a Stanley Cup, one of the biggest stories of the Minnesota Wild's upcoming season is the final campaign of goaltender Marc-...
OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM
Kirill Kaprizov - Gets four points Tuesday Kaprizov contributed a goal and three assists in Tuesday's 7-2 preseason victory over Chicago.
Impact Kaprizov's marker was netted with the man advantage while his three helpers were provided at even strength. Chicago put Drew Commesso, who has no NHL experience, in net, so this wasn't the best test of the Wild's scoring abilities. Still, it's fair to expect the 2024-25 campaign to be another great one for Kaprizov. The 27-year-old forward scored 46 goals and 96 points in 75 contests last year to hit the 40-goal milestone for the third consecutive campaign.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Jared Spurgeon - Nets two goals Spurgeon scored two goals in a 7-2 preseason victory over Chicago on Tuesday.
Impact Spurgeon and the Wild were up against Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso, who has no NHL experience, so take this exhibition showing from the 34-year-old defenseman with a grain of salt. Still, it seems to demonstrate that he's recovered from his hip and back surgeries, which he underwent in February and March, respectively. Spurgeon was limited to 16 appearances in 2023-24, recording no goals, five assists, 14 hits and 29 blocks.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Filip Gustavsson - Gets win over Blackhawks Gustavsson saved 19 of 21 shots in a 7-2 preseason victory over Chicago on Tuesday.
Impact One of the two goals Gustavsson surrendered came during a Blackhawks power play. It was a nice tune-up game for the 26-year-old goaltender as he attempts to rebound from his rough 2023-24 campaign. He had a 20-17-5 record, 3.06 GAA and .899 save percentage across 45 regular-season outings with Minnesota last year -- a major drop from his fantastic 2.10 GAA and .931 save percentage in 39 appearances in 2022-23.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Fleury joins Wild ice crew during preseason game | NHL.com Goalie dresses up in disguise, pranks teammates
OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM
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OCTOBER 2 • YOUTUBE
Reese Johnson - Surfaces on waivers Johnson (upper body) was placed on waivers Tuesday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Impact Johnson had been dealing with an injury, but his placement on waivers means he has recovered. The 26-year-old forward produced two goals, three assists and 109 hits in 42 regular-season appearances with Chicago in 2023-24. If he doesn't get claimed by another team, Johnson could be a call-up option for Minnesota during the 2024-25 campaign,
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Middleton - Out of lineup Tuesday Middleton is day-to-day while he heals from a bruise, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
Impact Middleton's injury is not expected to be serious. The 28-year-old is coming off the most productive season of his NHL career -- the left-shot blueliner notched 25 points in 80 regular-season contests in 2023-24. Middleton earned a raise as a result, signing a four-year contract extension with Minnesota in July.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Boldy - Making progress Boldy (lower body) skated Tuesday and is feeling better, according to Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Impact Boldy could be available to return as early as Friday's preseason finale against Chicago. If he sits out that contest, the 23-year-old forward should still be ready to play Opening Night versus Columbus on Oct. 10. Boldy registered 29 goals, 69 points and 227 shots on net across 75 contests in the 2023-24 regular season.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Shore - Placed on waivers Shore was moved to waivers Monday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Impact Shore earned seven goals and 25 points in 39 regular-season outings for AHL Coachella Valley in 2023-24. He also provided one goal and three helpers in 21 NHL appearances with Seattle during the 2023-24 regular season. Shore will probably begin the upcoming campaign with AHL Iowa.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Brendan Gaunce - Waived Monday Gaunce was put on waivers Monday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Impact Gaunce produced 19 goals and 39 points across 46 regular-season contests with AHL Cleveland in 2023-24. He added two goals and two assists in 24 regular-season outings at the NHL level with Columbus. Gaunce could be a call-up option for Minnesota in 2024-25 if he doesn't get claimed by another club.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Travis Boyd - Hits waivers Boyd was placed on waivers Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Boyd notched two goals and six assists in 16 regular-season appearances with Arizona in 2023-24. He may begin the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Iowa if he isn't claimed off waivers by another team.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Frederick Gaudreau returns to Wild revitalized and excited for upcoming season The forward and new father needed a reset after a 2023-24 season in which he scored only five goals while starting a five-year, $10.5 millio...
SEPTEMBER 30 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Jesper Wallstedt - Facing Stars Wallstedt will patrol the home crease in Sunday's preseason contest versus Dallas, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact During his last outing, Wallstedt stopped 38 shots in a 5-2 exhibition win over Winnipeg on Sept. 21. He posted a 2-1-0 record with a 3.01 GAA and an .897 save percentage in three regular-season appearances for Minnesota in 2023-24.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph Cecconi - Waived Sunday Cecconi was placed on waivers Sunday for assignment to AHL Iowa, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cecconi, who signed a two-way deal with Minnesota in the offseason, figures to spend most of, if not all, of the upcoming season with AHL Iowa. The 27-year-old blueliner has yet to make his NHL debut.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Crotty - Lands on waivers Crotty was put on waivers Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Crotty produced three goals and 13 points in 55 regular-season contests for AHL Tucson in 2023-24. He also made his NHL debut with Arizona on Feb. 24 versus Dallas, earning four hits and two blocked shots in 10:03 of ice time. Crotty will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Iowa.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Raska - Hits waivers Raska was placed on waivers Sunday for assignment to AHL Iowa, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Raska played 10 games with Minnesota last year, racking up 12 hits but no points. The 23-year-old winger will likely spend the bulk of the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Iowa.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Wild hopefuls look to make their mark this preseason Not everyone among the prized prospects, young professionals and depth veterans can make the final roster, but players are hoping to make th...
SEPTEMBER 28 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
