Daemon Hunt - NHL News & Rumors

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

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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

Lands one-year contract Hunt signed a one-year, two-way contract with Columbus on Friday.

Impact Hunt saw action in one NHL game last season with the Wild before he was part of a trade that sent David Jiricek to Minnesota on Nov. 30. The 23-year-old defenseman spent the rest of the regular season with AHL Cleveland, picking up two goals and 12 assists in 48 games. He could see a couple of games at the NHL level in 2025-26, especially if the Blue Jackets run into injury problems on their blue line.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired in trade Columbus obtained Hunt, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2026 third-round selection, a 2026 fourth-round choice and a second rounder in 2027 from Minnesota on Saturday in exchange for Da...

Impact Hunt has four assists in nine AHL outings this season. He has one helper in 13 NHL appearances. The 22-year-old defender will provide some defensive depth and could see game action with the Blue Jackets in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Hunt was brought up earlier in the week, though served as a healthy scratch in Minnesota's last two games. If Jonas Brodin (upper body) can't play in the Wild's next game Tuesday, Hunt could be brought back up as a seventh defenseman.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Hunt was summoned from AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Hunt's recall may not bode well for the availability of Jared Spurgeon (undisclosed) ahead of Thursday's game against Montreal. If Spurgeon doesn't play Thursday, Declan Chisholm may enter the lineup, while Hunt could be a spare defender.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Hunt logged 8:01 of ice time in his season debut versus St. Louis on Oct. 15, posting two shots on goal and blocked shots. He has one assist in two AHL outings this season. Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, and Jon Merill will be the team's extra blueliner following Hunt's assignment to the minors.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Minnesota Hunt was recalled from AHL Iowa on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunt will be the seventh defenseman Saturday in Columbus, as Jared Spurgeon is unavailable due to a lower-body injury. Jon Merrill is expected to take Spurgeon's spot in the lineup. Hunt had two shots on goal and a pair of blocked shots in Tuesday's game versus St. Louis.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Wednesday.

Impact Hunt had two shots, one hit and two blocks in 8:01 of ice time Tuesday. Although his demotion might mean that Jared Spurgeon (lower body) won't miss additional action, it's worth remembering that Minnesota's next game isn't until Saturday, so there's plenty of time for the Wild to recall Hunt or another defenseman if Spurgeon isn't available for that contest.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Monday Hunt was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact Hunt was sent to the minors Friday, but he's back with the big club ahead of Tuesday's contest against St. Louis. The Wild presumably wanted depth on the blue line with Jared Spurgeon (lower body) currently day-to-day. Hunt appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Wild in 2023-24, registering an assist, seven shots, eight hits and 17 blocks.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Friday Hunt was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Impact Hunt was called up from the AHL ahead of Thursday's game against Columbus to serve as a seventh defenseman, and he didn't see the ice during Minnesota's 3-2 win. He'll head back to the minors Friday, while Jesper Wallstedt was called up so the Wild can roster three goalies early in the season.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Iowa Hunt was recalled from AHL Iowa ahead of Thursday's tilt versus Columbus.

Impact The Wild were in need of a seventh defenseman as Declan Chisholm is unable to play due to an illness. Jon Merrill is expected to claim Chisholm's role on the bottom pairing, while Hunt is expected to be an extra. The Wild sent goaltender Jesper Wallstedt to the AHL in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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