Wild Call-Ups Have Been Stepping Up

3 years ago  /  The Hockey Writers  /  Read Time: 4 minutes 33 seconds

• TheMinnesota Wild have called up a few players this season due to COVID-19 protocols, injury issues, etc.
• He didn’t see much ice time until recently, but when he played, he made it count, and his 13 games this season with the Wild are 10 more than he played all last season.
• In just 13 games, he has 25 hits, putting him in tenth place amongst his Wild teammates.
• The Wild have struggled all season in the faceoff circle and finding consistent centers.
• However, he’s played in all six of the Wild’s games in April and tallied one assist.
• Rau has been in the Wild’s system for four seasons, and two of those were shortened seasons, but each time he’s been called up, he’s proven himself.
• He only played three games in 2017-18, his first season with the Wild, but he managed a point.
• The next season, he played in six games and again tallied one point.Last season, he didn’t get any time with the big club, but this season, he’s doubled his games and his points.
• Sturm has managed to stay in the lineup almost all season, missing only six games as of Tuesday.
• He played just two games in 2018-19 and then six in the shortened 2019-20 season but has jumped to 35 this season.
• He impressed enough during training camp to earn a roster spot, and he’s managed to score five goals and three assists this season.
• With 30 hits in 35 games, he’s climbed his way up to ninth on the Wild
• Sturm has already proved his worth to the roster in the 35 games he’s played this season, and will likely be around for the long run

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