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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

Lands on waivers Gaunce was placed on waivers Sunday, per PuckPedia.

Impact If he goes unclaimed, Gaunce will probably report to AHL Cleveland ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Hershey on Thursday. He picked up two goals and two assists in 24 NHL appearances with Columbus during the 2023-24 campaign. He also generated 19 goals and 39 points over 46 minor-league outings during the regular season.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to top level Gaunce was recalled on an emergency basis by the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Impact Gaunce's promotion might suggest one of Columbus' forwards is dealing with an illness or an injury ahead of Tuesday's game versus Montreal. He's picked up three points through eight NHL appearances this year.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Gaunce was sent back to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.

Impact With Sean Kuraly (ribs) activated from the IR, Gaunce will return to the AHL, where he'll remain a depth option for the Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Gaunce played eight games with Columbus this season, tallying a goal, three points and 16 hits.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal Friday Gaunce scored his first goal of the season in Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact The 29-year-old center took advantage of a bad Toronto line change, converting a 3-on-1 break with a shot that deflected off Ilya Samsonov's shoulder, over the netminder and into the net. Gaunce has been surprisingly productive since his promotion a couple weeks ago, recording three points in five games as he helps fill the holes left by the absences of Sean Kuraly (abdomen) and Boone Jenner (jaw).

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Gaunce was called up from AHL Cleveland on Monday.

Impact In order to add Guance to the roster on a emergency recall, the Blue Jackets placed Patrik Laine (fractured clavicle) on injured reserve. Gaunce has notched six goals and 15 points in 24 AHL contests this season. He had one assist, nine shots on goal and four hits in five appearances with Columbus during the 2022-23 campaign.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Gaunce has been put on the waiver wire Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Gaunce was selected in the first round, 26th overall in 2012 by Vancouver but has never made an impact in the NHL. The center has played in 153 NHL games, scoring only 11 times while adding 13 assists.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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