Daemon Hunt - NHL News & Rumors

Pockets first point with new team Hunt recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

Impact Hunt played in his second game with the Predators since he was claimed off waivers. Nashville dressed seven defensemen to fit him into the lineup, though it's unclear if the 24-year-old will have a normal path to playing time if the team cuts down to a more traditional lineup. Hunt is likely competing with Nick Perbix and Jayden Struble for third-pairing minutes. Hunt has a helper, 10 shots, 13 blocked shots, eight hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating over 13 outings between Nashville and Minnesota this season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Morning Skate: Daemon Hunt | Nashville Predators Daemon Hunt speaks to the media ahead of tonight’s game against the New York Islanders

OCTOBER 27 • NHL.COM

Headed to Music City Hunt was claimed off waivers by the Predators on Saturday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Hunt will be switching sides in a Central-Division rivalry following the Predators' move to stymie Minnesota's intended move of sending him to AHL Iowa. The 24-year-old Hunt had been solid without the puck prior to landing on waivers, as he had posted seven hits and 11 blocked shots across 11 games this season. He hasn't found the scoresheet yet, however, which will likely be a new goal of his if the Predators elect to keep him at the NHL level. If not, he'll likely head to AHL Milwaukee.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Friday Hunt was put on waivers by Minnesota on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Hunt has no points, four PIM, seven hits and 11 blocks in 11 appearances with the Wild in 2026-27. He will presumably be sent to AHL Iowa if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wallstedt, Kaprizov, Hunt & Kiersted | Wild Postgame vs. Columbus | Oct. 18

OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Hartman, Hunt & Head Coach John Hynes | Minnesota Wild Pregame Availability | Oct. 6

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Lands one-year agreement Hunt signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with Minnesota on Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunt contributed six assists, 19 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and 21 hits in 32 regular-season appearances with Minnesota in 2025-26. He will be in the mix for a depth role with the big club during training camp.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first career playoff point Hunt registered an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.

Impact Hunt's helper was his first career playoff point, coming in his second appearance. The 23-year-old defenseman is filling in for Jonas Brodin (lower body) on the left side of the Wild's blue line, though the team is leaning heavily on what's left of its top four. Hunt picked up six assists, 43 blocked shots, 21 hits and 19 shots on net over 32 regular-season outings.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Monday Hunt notched an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Blues.

Impact Hunt got into a top-four role with power-play time since the Wild had four regulars on the blue line out of the lineup for either rest or injury management. Hunt can be penciled in to play again Tuesday versus the Ducks in the regular-season finale, but the 23-year-old is unlikely to see much action in the playoffs. He has earned six helpers, 19 shots on net, 21 hits and 41 blocked shots over 31 outings this season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

No path to playing time yet Hunt was scratched for the 16th game in a row in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Hunt's path to playing time is currently blocked, though that could change if the Wild opt to rest some players ahead of the playoffs. The 23-year-old defenseman would otherwise need another blueliner to get hurt to open space for him in the lineup. Hunt has five helpers, 15 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and 19 hits over 29 appearances this season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Wednesday's game Hunt (upper body) is available for Wednesday's game against the Predators, Wild radio broadcaster Joe O'Donnell reports.

Impact Hunt exited Monday's game against the Canadiens due to an upper-body injury that he sustained when he took a shot up high, but he'll be able to suit up in Minnesota's final game ahead of the Olympic break. Over his last 13 appearances, he's recorded three assists, 17 blocked shots, four hits and a minus-3 rating while averaging 11:17 of ice time.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot up high Monday Hunt (upper body) will not finish Monday's game versus the Wild, according to Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.

Impact Per Loucks, Ivan Demidov took a shot that ramped up Hunt's stick and hit the defenseman in the neck. The 23-year-old Hunt immediately went to the locker room and did not return. If he's unable to suit up in the Wild's final game before the Olympic break, which is Wednesday in Nashville, David Jiricek will draw back into the lineup.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in overtime loss Hunt notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact The assist was Hunt's first point in two games since he returned from missing 10 contests due to an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old is filling a third-pairing role now that he's healthy again, giving him low fantasy upside. He's earned three assists, four shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 11 hits and a plus-4 rating over 14 outings this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Thursday Hunt (undisclosed) will be taken off injured reserve and play Thursday in Seattle, per Sarah McLellan of The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Impact Hunt hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 16. He has two assists, four PIM, 11 hits and 18 blocks in 12 outings in 2025-26. Matt Kiersted might be a healthy scratch Thursday due to Hunt's return.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Hunt (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Hunt left Tuesday's tilt against Washington in the opening period and did not return. The 23-year-old blueliner has two assists, 11 hits and 18 blocked shots across 12 NHL appearances this season. Look for Carson Lambos to enter the lineup, replacing Hunt on Thursday in Columbus.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Tuesday's contest Hunt (undisclosed) didn't finish Tuesday's game versus the Capitals, and there was no update on his status from head coach John Hynes, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Hunt joins a growing list of injured blueliners, which could leave the Wild thin on defense heading into Thursday's road game versus the Blue Jackets. The 23-year-old hasn't officially been ruled out for that contest yet, but he may be deemed unavailable if the Wild call up another blueliner.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprizov, Tarasenko, Gustavsson help Wild stay hot with 5-0 victory over Capitals

Vladimir Tarasenko had two goals and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 25 saves, and Kirill Kaprizov became Minnesota’s career leader in power-play goals in the Wild’s 5-0 win over...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Gathers assist in win Hunt logged an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact Hunt continues to play in a third-pairing role. He's suited up in four straight games due to the absences of Jake Middleton (upper body) and Jonas Brodin (upper body), and with David Jiricek (lower body) joining the injured ranks Sunday, Hunt may get a longer look in the lineup. Hunt has little fantasy upside, as he has just two assists with 10 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 11 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

After trading places, Daemon Hunt finds chemistry on Wild blue line Hunt, who is 23 and lives in Calgary in the summers, played his fifth game for the Wild on Saturday versus Anaheim.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Gets first helper Hunt logged an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact This was Hunt's second game of the season, and it appears he might have some momentum to stay in the lineup over David Jiricek. The 23-year-old Hunt has added one shot on net and two hits across his two appearances. Even if he stays in the lineup, he's unlikely to be a power-play option, which will limit his scoring potential.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Wild Claim Defenseman Daemon Hunt Off Waivers ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Wild announced on Friday that defenseman Daemon Hunt has been claimed off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jack...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Minnesota Wild Release Defenseman Jack Johnson From His Professional Tryout ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Wild made a few roster moves on Friday. The Wild first claimed defenseman Daemon Hunt off of waivers from the...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Snagged off wire Hunt was picked up off waivers by the Wild on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunt has appeared in 13 regular-season NHL games in his career, all for Minnesota, as he returns to the team that selected him in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft. The acquisition of Hunt from waivers doesn't bode well for Jack Johnson turning his professional tryout into a permanent NHL contract.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Minnesota Wild Defenseman On Waivers Puckpedia announced on Thursday that Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Daemon Hunt was placed on waivers for purpose of American Hockey Leagu...

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Designated for waivers Thursday Hunt was waived by the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Hunt's impending demotion to the minors comes as a bit of a surprise, considering there were reports he had secured his spot on the Opening Night roster. The move could still just be temporary, as the Jackets have until Oct. 9 to recall the blueliner from the minors. For now, Denton Mateychuk appears to have secured a spot on the roster ahead of Hunt.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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