BRENDAN GAUNCE NEWS

Tallies shorthanded goal Gaunce scored a shorthanded goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Gaunce has two points, four shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and four PIM over four games since replacing Luca Del Bel Belluz on the Blue Jackets' roster. The 31-year-old Gaunce provides defensive effort and experience, which is valuable for a young team to have around. However, he probably won't remain with the big club once some injured forwards are able to return.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Letang scores in OT, Crosby nets 2 as Penguins beat Blue Jackets 4-3

Kris Letang scores 58 seconds into overtime, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Posts assist in second game Gaunce recorded an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and two PIM in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Gaunce was playing in just his second game since he was called up Friday. The 31-year-old forward figures to have a chance at steady bottom-six minutes while Boone Jenner (upper body) is out of the lineup. Gaunce has never posted more than seven points in an NHL season, so most fantasy managers don't need to keep close tabs on his production.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Columbus Gaunce was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Friday.

Impact Gaunce began the 2025-26 regular season in Cleveland, where he's recorded four goals, two assists and eight PIM over 12 appearances. He hasn't yet appeared in the NHL this year but will join the Blue Jackets' roster after Luca Del Bel Belluz was sent down Friday.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers for AHL assignment Gaunce was placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets for the purpose of assignment to AHL Cleveland, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Gaunce was acquired by the Blue Jackets in an offseason minor-league trade with the Wild, who he played 12 games at the NHL level with last year. He spent the majority of the season with AHL Iowa, where he had 29 points in 39 games, and he will begin this upcoming season in the AHL with the team he had spent the majority of the three years prior with in Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Blue Jackets bring back F Brendan Gaunce in trade with Wild Deadspin | Blue Jackets bring back F Brendan Gaunce in trade with Wild

JUNE 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Blue Jackets Acquire Brendan Gaunce From Wild The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have acquired Brendan Gaunce from the Minnesota Wild today in exchange for forward Camero...

JUNE 26 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Involved in trade Gaunce was acquired by Columbus from Minnesota on Thursday in exchange for Cameron Butler.

Impact Gaunce had an assist, four PIM, 11 shots, 18 hits and seven blocks in 12 regular-season appearances with Minnesota in 2024-25. He also recorded 15 goals, 29 points and 20 PIM in 39 regular-season outings with AHL Iowa. The 31-year-old will be competing for a bottom-six spot with the Blue Jackets during training camp, but it wouldn't be surprising if he started the season in the minors.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov return to lead the Wild past the Sharks, 8-7 in overtime

Joel Eriksson Ek scored a career-high four goals in his return from a lower-body injury, Kirill Kaprizov had his second of the game in overtime in his first game back and the Minne...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Sent to AHL Gaunce was assigned to AHL Iowa on Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Gaunce was placed on waivers at the end of March, but he remained on Minnesota's roster after passing through waivers. However, he'll head back to the minors after Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) and Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) were activated from injured reserve.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Gaunce was put on waivers Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gaunce has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will remain with Minnesota for Monday's matchup against New Jersey if he passes through waivers. The 31-year-old forward has one assist, 11 shots on goal, seven blocked shots and 18 hits in 12 NHL outings this season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper in Saturday's win Gaunce logged an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact The helper was Gaunce's first point in 10 NHL appearances this season. The 30-year-old forward set up a Justin Brazeau tally in the second period that stood as the game-winner for the Wild. Gaunce has added just nine shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-3 rating with the big club this season. He continues to get ice time while the team contends with numerous injuries to forwards, but his limited role on the fourth line leads to minimal fantasy value.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Minnesota Gaunce was recalled from AHL Iowa on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gaunce was sent to the minors in mid-January, but he'll rejoin Minnesota to provide extra depth during a two-game road trip. The 30-year-old has made five appearances with the NHL club this year, and he's been held without a point while logging six hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Relegated to minors Gaunce was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Gaunce being sent to the minors could be an indication that one of Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) or Marcus Johansson (concussion) are ready to return to the lineup. Minnesota's next game is at home Thursday versus Utah. Gaunce has not found the scoresheet through five contests with the Wild this year.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Up with big club Gaunce was recalled from AHL Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Gaunce will likely be in the lineup Saturday versus the Predators unless Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) is able to play. Kaprizov was moved to long-term injured reserve to give the Wild enough cap room to bring up Gaunce and Liam Ohgran. Through five NHL games this season, Gaunce has zero points, four shots on net, six hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Gaunce was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Minnesota activated Jacob Middleton (hand) from long-term injured reserve while sending Gaunce and Carson Lambos to the minors ahead of Tuesday's game against St. Louis. Gaunce hasn't earned a point in five NHL outings this season while posting four shots on goal and six hits.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Gaunce was summoned from AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact Gaunce hasn't earned a point in five NHL appearances this season while posting four shots on goal and six hits. With Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) and Jakub Lauko (lower body) on injured reserve, Gaunce could be in Tuesday's lineup versus St. Louis even if Mats Zuccarello (illness) and Frederick Gaudreau (illness) are available.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Gaunce was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Gaunce will return to the AHL after seeing 7:28 of ice time in Saturday's win in Carolina. The 30-year-old forward has gone without a point in five games with Minnesota this year.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Gaunce was called up from AHL Iowa on Wednesday.

Impact The Wild needed an extra forward for their two-game road trip after Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) landed on injured reserve. Gaunce has appeared in four NHL games this season, recording three shots on net, four PIM, five hits and a minus-3 rating. He's not guaranteed to be in the lineup against the Capitals on Thursday.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Gaunce was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact Gaunce was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Ottawa. He hasn't earned a point in four NHL appearances this season while posting three shots on goal and five hits.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Thursday Gaunce was called up from AHL Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Gaunce was sent down Tuesday, but with the Wild still a bit short at forward, he rejoins the big club coming out of the holiday break. Gaunce will be available to suit up Friday in Dallas, but there's no guarantee he plays.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Gaunce was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Gaunce hasn't earned a point in three NHL appearances this season while posting two shots on goal and four hits. He has eight goals and six assists in 21 minor-league outings this campaign.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors Gaunce was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact Minnesota is dealing with a number of injuries to its forward group, so Gaunce could be an option Wednesday against the Panthers, especially if Yakov Trenin (upper body) is unable to suit up. Gaunce has been a solid contributor for Iowa this season -- he's accounted for eight goals and 14 points across 21 outings. The 30-year-old hasn't made an appearance in the NHL yet this season, but he registered two goals and two assists over 24 regular-season games with Columbus in 2023-24.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Monday Gaunce was put on waivers Monday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Gaunce produced 19 goals and 39 points across 46 regular-season contests with AHL Cleveland in 2023-24. He added two goals and two assists in 24 regular-season outings at the NHL level with Columbus. Gaunce could be a call-up option for Minnesota in 2024-25 if he doesn't get claimed by another club.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two-year commitment Gaunce signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Monday.

Impact Gaunce had two goals and four points in 24 outings with Columbus in 2023-24. He also recorded 19 goals and 39 points in 46 regular-season appearances with AHL Cleveland. The 30-year-old will probably start the 2024-25 campaign in the minors, but Gaunce is likely to spend portions of the season with Minnesota as an injury replacement.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE