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Daemon Hunt - 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
Ben Jones - Goes on waivers Jones was placed on waivers by the Wild on Saturday.
Impact Jones is expected to pass through waivers and be sent to AHL Iowa. The center had 21 goals, 22 assists and 59 PIM in 72 regular-season appearances with AHL Calgary in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Eriksson Ek - Supplies two helpers Eriksson Ek recorded two assists, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Eriksson Ek was a force in the preseason with three goals and five assists over three games. The 27-year-old center's position in the lineup isn't certain yet -- he'll be an every-game player, but he could play anywhere from the first line to the third line. The Swede improved his point total for the fifth straight year in 2023-24, producing 30 goals, 64 points, 267 shots on net and 169 hits over 77 contests. If he can fend off Marco Rossi for the top-line gig between Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, Eriksson Ek would be a strong and consistent fantasy center.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Wild at Blackhawks | October 4, 2024 | NHL Full Game Highlights
OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE
Marcus Johansson - Buries goal Friday Johansson scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Johansson stretched the Wild's lead to 5-1 by finishing a give-and-go with Liam Ohgren in the third period. Johansson is set to reprise his role as a middle-six forward for the Wild this season. In 2023-24, he put up a poor 30 points over 78 contests, and he adds very little in the way of physical play, making him a tough sell as a depth option in fantasy.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Brock Faber - Records pair of points Faber scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Faber set up a Mats Zuccarello power-play goal late in the second period before scoring at even strength just 13 seconds into the third. With five points (three on the power play) over three preseason outings, Faber looks ready to turn the page to his second full NHL campaign. The 22-year-old defenseman had 47 points, including 16 on the power play, over 82 games last year, and he could show significant growth in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Jonas Brodin - Strikes from long range Brodin scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-3 and blocked two shots in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Brodin caught Petr Mrazek napping at 7:05 of the first period, scoring on a shot from the neutral zone. This was Brodin's lone preseason appearance, but that shouldn't be any trouble for the 31-year-old blueliner. He's expected to serve in a shutdown role alongside Brock Faber on the top pairing. Brodin had 27 points, 142 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating in 62 appearances last season -- his best chance of generating more offense will come from staying healthy.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Rossi - Pair of points in win Rossi scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Rossi began the game as the first line center, but Joel Eriksson Ek also saw time in that role. However, it was on the power play where Rossi made his impact. He scored the opening goal late in a double-minor to Patrick Maroon in the first period, then helped out on a Mats Zuccarello tally late in the second. Regardless of which line he's on, Rossi is poised to be a major contributor for the Wild this year after generating 40 points in 82 regular-season contests as a rookie last season.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Mats Zuccarello - Makes splash in preseason finale Zuccarello scored a power-play goal on three shots, dished two assists and added two PIM in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Zuccarello restored a two-goal lead for the Wild late in the second period. He also helped out on goals by Brock Faber and Kirill Kaprizov in the third. Zuccarello looks ready to go for 2024-25 after accumulating two goals and five assists over three preseason contests. The 37-year-old winger is set to begin the campaign in his usual role on the top line and first power-play unit, with Kaprizov on the opposite wing, but the center spot is still up for grabs between Joel Eriksson Ek, Marco Rossi and Ryan Hartman.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Marc-Andre Fleury - Cruises to preseason win Fleury allowed one goal on 22 shots in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
Impact The Wild scored twice in a four-second span in the first period, giving Fleury all the support he needed in the win. He wasn't tested heavily by one of his former teams, but it was still an encouraging start after he allowed five goals in his first preseason outing. Fleury and the Wild will turn their attention to the regular season, with their first game set for Thursday at home versus the Blue Jackets.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Marc-Andre Fleury returns to net as Wild close preseason slate at Chicago Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury donned a disguise and joined the ice crew for Tuesday’s preseason game but was back in the team’s final tuneup...
OCTOBER 5 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
At least it's still preseason... 😬🫣
OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE
Marc-Andre Fleury - Tending twine Friday Fleury will be in goal for Friday's road preseason game versus the Blackhawks, Greg Boysen of ALL CHGO Sports reports.
Impact Fleury will make his second start of the preseason. He allowed five goals on 41 shots in his first outing versus the Jets. The 39-year-old goalie, who is in his final NHL season, is expected to share the crease with Filip Gustavsson in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Middleton - Not playing Friday Middleton (bruise) will not play Friday in Chicago, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Middleton should be ready for Opening Night on Oct. 10 versus Columbus. He had seven goals and 18 assists in 80 regular-season games in 2023-24, setting career-highs in both categories. Look for a similar type season in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Boldy - Ruled out for preseason finale Boldy (lower body) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against Chicago, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Boldy sustained a lower-body injury in late September and was labeled as week-to-week, but he skated this week and said that he was feeling better. While he'll be held out for Friday's preseason finale, the 23-year-old should still be in the mix to play on Opening Night against Columbus on Oct. 10. Over 75 regular-season appearances last year, he logged 29 goals and 69 points while averaging 18:55 of ice time.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
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.
OCTOBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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
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