Category: Michael Russo
Ducks Sign Tim Washe To Entry-Level Contract
Michael RussoFresh off a national championship, Western Michigan captain Tim Washe is headed to the Ducks on a one-year entry-level contract beginning immediately, the team announced. The undrafted free-agent center will immediately become a restricted free agent this summer. He’s expected to make his NHL debut...
Read moreWild’s Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek Full Participants At Practice
Joel Eriksson EkMinnesota Wild forwards Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek were both full participants in practice today, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. While their participation doesn’t necessarily mean the two stars are close to a return, their continued progress should serve as an encouraging sign...
Read moreWild’s Krill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek Full Participants At Practice
Michael RussoMinnesota Wild forwards Krill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek were both full participants in practice today, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. While their participation doesn’t necessarily mean the two stars are close to a return, their continued progress should serve as an encouraging sign...
Read moreWest Notes: Foligno, Kiviranta, Stephenson
WashingtonMinnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno returned to the lineup last night, dressing for the first time in almost two weeks (as per Michael Russo of The Athletic). The 33-year-old missed five games due to an upper-body injury but suited up against Washington and was +1 in 18:10 of play. The veteran win...
Read moreKirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek Begin On-Ice Rehab
Jessi PierceWild stars Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek have progressed enough in their recovery from lower-body injuries to return to the ice sheet ahead of today’s practice, relays Michael Russo of The Athletic. Head coach John Hynes stressed the development doesn’t signal a return is imminent for either,...
Read moreWild’s Foligno calls out GM for not adding ahead of trade deadline
Minnesota WildThe Minnesota Wild had a quiet 2025 NHL trade deadline, and Marcus Foligno noticed, and isn't happy about it.The veteran forward recently spoke to the media and admitted there's a ton of jealousy watching other contending teams in the Western Conference making big additions, meanwhile, the Wild didn...
Read moreWild Recall Liam Ohgren Under Emergency Conditions
Michael RussoThe Minnesota Wild have recalled top wing prospect Liam Ohgren under emergency conditions. The move comes after an unnamed member of the Wild fell sick, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. Forward Marcus Foligno is also facing a day-to-day absence and sat out of Monday’s game. Ohgren will be eligible...
Read moreNHL Free Agency Rumors: Who Will Wild Pursue In Free Agency?
Michael RussoAccording to Joe Smith and Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild enter the 2025 offseason with a long-awaited opportunity to reshape their roster. With the buyout penalties for Zach Parise and Ryan Suter dropping from $14.7 million to $1.7 million and the NHL salary cap rising, general m...
Read moreWild Acquire Gustav Nyquist From Predators
Michael RussoThe Minnesota Wild have acquired winger Gustav Nyquist from the Nashville Predators.
Read moreWild Place Joel Eriksson Ek On Injured Reserve
The AthleticWild center Joel Eriksson Ek has landed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury he sustained in yesterday’s practice, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He’s been ruled out for a week as a result but will be out “a lot longer” than that, according to Russo. Left-winger Jakub Lauko will be...
Read moreMinnesota Wild Get Rough Joel Eriksson Ek Injury News
Eriksson EkAccording to The Athletic's Michael Russo, Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek has been placed on injured reserve after suffering an injury during the club's Feb. 24 practice. In addition, Russo reported that Eriksson Ek is expected "to be out a lot longer" than the minimum seven days required f...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri Musings
AthleticThe New York Islanders have two potential trade chips in Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson. The question may be does anything happen at all?
Read moreWild Recall Ben Jones
WildForward Ben Jones has been recalled by the Wild again Wednesday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. He’d been with their AHL affiliate in Iowa for the past two weeks after clearing waivers. He’s now once again on the active roster, which still has one open spot, after spending nearly two months ther...
Read moreWild Activate Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon
Michael RussoJan. 23: The Wild officially activated Kaprizov from LTIR and Spurgeon from IR Thursday morning, per a team announcement. Jiříček was indeed reassigned to AHL Iowa yesterday, clearing the cap space for the former’s reinstatement. Jan. 22: The Wild look to have superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov and ca...
Read moreWild Expected To Activate Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon
Kirill KaprizovThe Wild look to have superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon back in their lineup Thursday against Utah, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Both were full participants in Wednesday’s practice. Kaprizov, 27, has missed 12 games with a nagging groin injury and has not played i...
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