SAMMY WALKER NEWS

Signs one-year deal Walker agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Minnesota on Thursday.

Impact Walker has just 13 games of NHL experience under his belt over the last two seasons, including four games during the 2023-24 campaign in which he recorded zero points, three shots and two hits. While the 25-year-old winger could get the occasional call-up this upcoming season, he will likely spend the bulk of the year in the minors with AHL Iowa.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Walker was demoted to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Impact Walker averaged 8:38 of ice time over the last two games in which he notched two shots, one block and a minus-1 rating. It seems the 24-year-old Minnesota didn't impress the team brass enough to keep him on the NHL roster, as the team opted to switch Walker out for Adam Raska, who was called up in a corresponding move.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to top level Walker was promoted from AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Walker will likely draw into a bottom-six role for Tuesday's game versus Calgary if Marcus Foligno (undisclosed) is unable to go. Walker's gone scoreless through two top-level appearances this year.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wild call up Vinni Lettieri, send Sammy Walker to AHL Iowa The Wild exchanged one former Gophers forward for another.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sent back to AHL Walker was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Walker got into two games with Minnesota, averaging 10:05 TOI while logging two hits and a shot on goal. The 24-year-old winger will likely fill a depth role with the Wild throughout the campaign. Walker tallied 27 goals and 48 points in 56 AHL contests last season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Wild Walker was called up by Minnesota on Wednesday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact Walker has no points in two AHL games with Iowa this season. In 56 AHL outings last year, he scored 27 goals and 48 points.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from camp Walker was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Walker was able to shake off a shoulder injury from the IIHF World Championship to participate in camp, but he fell short of making the roster. The 24-year-old winger had two points in his first nine NHL games last season, so he could be an in-season call-up when the Wild are dealing with injuries.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for training camp Walker (shoulder) will be ready for training camp after playing in the Tom Kurvers Prospects Showcase, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Walker, who was injured during the 2023 IIHF World Championship, potted three goals and added one assist in Minnesota's 7-4 win over Chicago on Sunday. The 24-year-old forward racked up 27 goals and 48 points in 56 AHL contests last campaign. He will compete for an NHL spot during training camp.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured at World Championship Walker suffered a shoulder injury at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in Finland on Friday and is returning back home, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker's tournament is over after just one game. Team doctors told him that he will be ready to go for the start of training camp in September. The rookie had a goal and an assist in nine NHL games in his first professional season, while tallying 27 times and adding 21 helpers in 56 AHL games.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Walker was sent down to the AHL on Friday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact Walker was called up Wednesday, but was a healthy scratch for that evening's contest against Dallas. He had a goal and two points in nine outings with Minnesota during the regular season. At the AHL level with Iowa, he contributed 27 goals and 48 points in 56 appearances in 2022-23.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Wild recall F Sammy Walker The Minnesota Wild recalled forward Sammy Walker from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League, the team announced Wednesday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ascends to top level Walker was recalled by the Wild on Wednesday.

Impact Although he's been promoted, at this point Walker isn't expected to draw into the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus Dallas. The 23-year-old rookie has picked up two points through nine top-level appearances this season.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: #mnwild's Marco Rossi, Sammy Walker, Nick... - The Athletic #mnwild’s Marco Rossi, Sammy Walker, Nick Swaney and Damien Giroux reassigned to Iowa. Nic Petan will be placed on waivers this afternoon to...

APRIL 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent to minors Walker was assigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Impact Walker picked up an assist Thursday, giving him a goal and two points in nine NHL games this season. Walker has 26 goals and 46 points in 54 games with Iowa this season.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Hearing #mnwild have called up Minnesotans... - The Athletic Hearing #mnwild have called up Minnesotans Sammy Walker and Nick Swaney in advance of team’s flight to Nashville. Swaney, the Lakeville Sout...

APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rises to top level Walker was promoted from AHL Iowa on Wednesday.

Impact Although he's been recalled, at this point it isn't clear if Walker will jump into the lineup for Thursday's regular-season finale versus Nashville. He's picked up one goal through eight top-level appearances this season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Sammy Walker reassigned to Iowa - The Athletic Sammy Walker reassigned to Iowa

MARCH 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent to the minors Walker has been reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Impact Walker has a goal in eight NHL games this season. Walker had 24 goals and 44 points in 50 games at the AHL level before his recall.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Hearing Sammy Walker has been recalled from AHL... - The Athletic Hearing Sammy Walker has been recalled from AHL Iowa with Kirill Kaprizov injured and the #mnwild likely needing an extra forward for rest o...

MARCH 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Russo: Sammy Walker and Adam Beckman reassigned to Iowa. - The Athletic Sammy Walker and Adam Beckman reassigned to Iowa.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tuesday's Wild-Winnipeg game recap Former Gopher Sammy Walker scored his first NHL goal into an empty net late in the game.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Joe Smith: Sammy Walker is expected to get sent back to... - The Athletic Sammy Walker is expected to get sent back to @IAWild today, but he made a strong impression. Evason: "There was no dip (in his play). We've...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Former Gopher, Edina native Walker makes his home debut as a member of the Minnesota Wild Sammy Walker played nearly 10 minutes in his NHL debut Saturday night in Vancouver.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

'A dream come true': What Sammy Walker's impressive debut could mean for Wild New Wild linemate Matt Boldy on Walker's debut: "Definitely didn't look out of place there. He looked comfortable. He was making plays."

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joe Smith: Really strong period by #mnwild . They were all... - The Athletic Really strong period by #mnwild . They were all over Canucks on the forecheck. Outshot them 14-4. Took an early lead on Matt Boldy PPG. Samm...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM