TRAVIS BOYD NEWS

Back to AHL Boyd was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Boyd's reassignment would seem to indicate that either Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) or Yakov Trenin (upper body) will be available for Monday's contest against Chicago. Boyd's appeared in three games with Minnesota this season, averaging 7:48 of ice time while failing to record a point.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Boyd was called up from AHL Iowa on Friday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Boyd had three goals and 18 points in 17 AHL games before his recall. The center was hot since he was last sent down Dec. 8, with a goal and six assists in four games with Iowa. Boyd has not had any success offensively at the NHL level in two games this season. He could join the Minnesota lineup on the fourth line as Yakov Trenin was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury Thursday.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Boyd was sent to AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Boyd has been a healthy scratch for the last five games. He hasn't earned a point in two NHL appearances this campaign while posting two blocked shots and one hit. Boyd has two goals and nine assists in 13 AHL outings this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Wednesday Boyd was called up from AHL Iowa on Wednesday.

Impact Boyd could get to play during this stint in the NHL, as Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is considered week-to-week. If Boyd suits up, he'll likely fill a bottom-six role. He has one hit and two blocked shots over two appearances this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Boyd was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Boyd hasn't earned a point in two NHL outings while posting two blocked shots and one hit. The Wild brought up defenseman David Jiricek in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifted to regular recall Boyd has been moved from an emergency recall to a regular recall Monday.

Impact What that means is Boyd no longer needs to be returned to AHL Iowa if Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) or Marat Khusnutdinov (lower body) return Monday versus Winnipeg, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. It's possible Minnesota did this in anticipation of Kaprizov playing against the Jets, but the star forward is officially a game-time decision. Boyd has two goals and 11 points in 13 AHL outings in 2024-25. He also made his NHL season debut Saturday, but he didn't record any shots, hits or blocks in 8:23 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • TWINCITIES.COM

Up from AHL The Wild are calling up Boyd from AHL Iowa, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Friday.

Impact Boyd has two goals and 11 points in 13 appearances with Iowa in 2024-25. He hasn't played for Minnesota yet, but the 31-year-old does have 47 goals and 118 points across 296 career NHL regular-season outings. If he draws into the lineup Saturday versus Calgary, it will likely be as a part of the bottom six.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Boyd was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact After being summoned from the minors, Boyd was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 2-1 overtime loss to Winnipeg. With Joel Eriksson Ek (nose) expected to return Tuesday versus the Blues, Boyd's presence on the roster is no longer necessary.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Boyd was recalled from AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Boyd registered one goal and one assist in Iowa's season opener against Manitoba on Saturday. He will be an option to play in Minnesota's contest against Winnipeg on Sunday after Joel Eriksson Ek (upper body) was injured in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Seattle.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wild forward Travis Boyd is back home after pro hockey odyssey Former Gophers standout Travis Boyd is trying to make the Wild after playing for the Coyotes last season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Playing summer hockey Boyd (pectoral) has played in three games in Da Beauty League this summer, racking up one goal and three assists.

Impact Boyd's participation in the summer league, which features several NHL stars, should be a good indication that his pectoral injury is behind him. After logging just 16 games with the Coyotes last season, the Minnesota native signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Wild this offseason. If he can secure his place on the Opening Night roster, Boyd should be capable of getting back over the 30-point threshold, a mark he hit in his first two seasons in Arizona.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-way deal Boyd (pectoral) penned a one-year, two-way contract with Minnesota on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boyd played in just 16 games for the Coyotes last season in which he tallied two goals, six assists and 12 shots while averaging a mere 9:37 of ice time. Based on his two-way deal, it seems the Wild may view Boyd as more of a veteran presence for their minor-league club -- though he does have a pair of 30-point seasons under his belt. How healthy Boyd is come training camp will likely determine whether he makes the Opening Night roster.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss remainder of season Boyd -- who sustained a torn pectoral muscle -- is expected to be sidelined for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports Monday.

Impact Boyd was on track for another solid season after putting up eight points through the first 16 contests of the year. In fact, Boyd seemed to be a lock to reach the 30-point threshold for the third consecutive campaign and might have even set a new personal best. Instead, the pending unrestricted free agent could have played his last game in the desert.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Boyd (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Boyd's move to IR opened up a roster spot for Travis Dermott (hand) to return to the lineup Thursday. Boyd is considered week-to-week, so he'll likely be out until mid-December at a minimum.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Boyd will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Boyd suffered the injury after taking a hit from Josh Manson in Thursday's win over Colorado. It's a tough break for the 30-year-old Boyd, who had goals in back-to-back games, giving him eight points (two goals, six assists) on the season. Ryan McGregor was recalled from AHL Tucson on Saturday and will likely get the first crack as the Coyotes' fourth-line center in Boyd's absence.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in win Boyd scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.

Impact Boyd's goal was his first of the campaign, and he's picked up four points over his last eight games. His tally stood as the game-winner Tuesday. Boyd is at seven points, 11 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 15 contests despite mainly seeing fourth-line usage.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws helper Wednesday Boyd managed an assist in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Blues.

Impact Boyd's promotion to the top line lasted one game. With Barrett Hayton (upper body) out, Logan Cooley has gotten a look between Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz, though Boyd was there Saturday versus the Jets. Boyd has three helpers over his last six games, and he's up to six assists, 10 shots on net and 10 blocked shots through 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Saturday Boyd notched an assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Boyd got the promotion to the top line with Barrett Hayton (upper body) landing on injured reserve. While he was moved up, Boyd's 13:46 of ice time in the contest isn't much for fantasy managers to get excited about even if he sticks in the new role for a while. The 30-year-old is up to five helpers, 10 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in win Boyd posted an assist in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Predators.

Impact Boyd was in the lineup with Jack McBain (lower body) out on a week-to-week basis. McBain's injury may help steady Boyd's playing time, though the 30-year-old has often been limited to fourth-line duties when he plays. Despite the small role, Boyd has four assists, nine shots on net, five blocked shots, four hits and two PIM through eight appearances, making the most of the minutes he's given.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns pair of helpers in win Boyd produced two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 8-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Boyd helped out on second-period tallies by Michael Carcone and Sean Durzi. With three helpers over his last three games, Boyd has stepped in admirably while the Coyotes deal with various absences up front. He's added six shots on net, two hits and a plus-2 rating over four contests this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper Tuesday Boyd notched an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact This was just the second appearance of the season for Boyd, who was filling in for Jason Zucker (lower body). The helper was Boyd's first point of the campaign to go with three shots on net, two hits and a minus-1 rating. When he's in the lineup, he'll likely play on the fourth line, though the 30-year-old could be challenged for playing time by Zach Sanford and Jan Jenik, who were scratched for this contest.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Boyd was recalled from AHL Tucson on Monday.

Impact Boyd cleared waivers but still ended up on the Coyotes' Opening Night roster. The 30-year-old pocketed 15 goals and 34 points in 82 games with Arizona last year.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Boyd was placed on waivers by the Coyotes on Sunday.

Impact The move comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Boyd seemed lined up for a bottom-six role in Arizona after tallying 15 goals and 34 points while playing in all 82 games last season. If he clears waivers, Boyd will start the campaign with AHL Tucson, where he'll likely be one of the first callups in the event of injury.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE