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David Jiricek - Sent down Thursday Jiricek was demoted to AHL Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Jiricek's reassignment provides the team with the necessary roster space to activate Daemon Hunt (undisclosed) from injured reserve. In 18 games for the Wild, the 22-year-old Jiricek failed to generate a point while producing 11 shots, 12 PIM and five hits while averaging 12:08 of ice time.

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Daemon Hunt - 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.

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Tyler Pitlick - Put on waivers Pitlick was placed on waivers by the Wild on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Pitlick managed only one goal in 23 games and was a healthy scratch in each of the Wild's last nine games. Should he pass through waivers, look for Pitlick to be sent to AHL Iowa.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wild vs. Kraken Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Thursday, January 8, 2026 The Minnesota Wild play at the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, and are -155 favorites on the moneyline, with the home team at +130.Watch the NHL...

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Jesper Wallstedt - Expected starter for Thursday Wallstedt is expected to start on the road against Seattle on Thursday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Wallstedt has an 11-2-4 record, 2.30 GAA and .926 save percentage in 17 outings in 2025-26. While he's having a great campaign, he's working through a rough patch in which he's allowed 14 goals on 133 shots (.895 save percentage) across his past four appearances. Seattle ranks 25th in goals per game with 2.78.

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Zach Bogosian - Unavailable for Thursday Bogosian (undisclosed) returned to Minnesota on Wednesday, so he won't play Thursday in Seattle, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Bogosian also missed Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kings. He has a goal and four points in 23 appearances in 2025-26. The 35-year-old might still be an option for the Wild's home game against the Islanders on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wild vs. Kraken Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 8

Preview the Jan. 8 matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, prediction, T...

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Wild vs. Kraken Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 8

Seattle takes on Minnesota following Catton's 2-goal game

The Seattle Kraken host the Minnesota Wild after Berkly Catton's two-goal game against the Boston Bruins in the Kraken's 7-4 win

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HIGHLIGHTS: Minnesota Wild vs LA Kings | 01.05.26

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Jared Spurgeon - Earns two points in loss Spurgeon scored a goal, added a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Spurgeon has five points over his last six outings. The 36-year-old defenseman is still seeing ample ice time on the second pairing, though he doesn't need to be a workhorse with Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber handling heavy usage on the top pairing. Spurgeon is now at 13 points (five on the power play), 50 shots on net, 88 blocked shots, 55 hits and a plus-4 rating through 44 appearances this season. His all-around play gives him a little appeal in deep fantasy formats.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Hartman - Nets PP goal Monday Hartman scored a power-play goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Hartman snapped a six-game goal drought with a power-play tally in the third period, and while that goal cut the deficit to one goal, the Wild couldn't complete the comeback. This was Hartman's 10th goal of the campaign, but the 31-year-old isn't expected to carry a ton of fantasy upside as long as he remains in a bottom-six role. As the most, his presence in power-play situations could boost his upside as a streaming alternative in some formats.

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Brad Marchand blames Leafs fans for ruining their own team and running Mitch Marner out of town The NHL's biggest troll with some WILD quotes in Toronto today.

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Filip Gustavsson - Tagged with loss Monday Gustavsson stopped 29 of 32 shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kings. The fourth goal was an empty-netter at the 18:21 mark of the third period.

Impact Gustavsson was beaten twice in the second period and twice more in the final frame. This was his first defeat in regulation since Dec. 4, when he allowed three goals on 30 shots in a 4-1 defeat to the Flames. Since that defeat, and over his last nine games, including this loss to the Kings, Gustavsson has been one of the best goaltenders in the NHL, posting a 7-1-1 record with a 1.90 GAA and a .927 save percentage.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Kings beat Wild for 2nd time in 3 days, snap Minnesota's 6-game point streak Deadspin | Kings beat Wild for 2nd time in 3 days, snap Minnesota's 6-game point streak

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Kuzmenko has 2 points, Kings hold off Wild | NHL.com Kuemper makes 32 saves for Los Angeles; Minnesota has 6-game point streak end

2 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Wild vs. Kings | NHL Highlights | January 05, 2026

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Kuzmenko has goal and assist as Kings beat Wild 4-2

Andrei Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings held on to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jack Johnson - Hangs up skates Johnson retired from playing hockey Monday, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Impact Johnson appeared in 1,228 regular-season games for the Blue Jackets, Kings, Avalanche, Penguins, Blackhawks and Rangers, compiling 77 goals and 342 points. Vancouver announced the hiring of the 38-year-old as a pro scout with the organization Monday.

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Zach Bogosian - Ruled out against Kings Bogosian will not be in the lineup versus Los Angeles on Monday due to an undisclosed injury, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bogosian has already missed 20 games this season due to injury, and now he faces another stint on the shelf. Until the Wild provide a more concrete timeline, fantasy managers will have to assume the New York native is day-to-day for now. Even when healthy, Bogosian shouldn't be expected to offer much in terms of offensive upside, as he has generated just four points in 23 appearances this year.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Filip Gustavsson - Slated to start Monday Gustavsson is slated to start Monday's road game against Los Angeles, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt have alternated starts in recent weeks, and that pattern will continue during Monday's matchup. Despite the timeshare, Gustavsson is in the midst of a successful run in which he's gone 7-0-1 with a 1.75 GAA and .930 save percentage over his last eight starts.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Jiricek - Elevated from minors Jiricek was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact Jiricek's promotion to the NHL roster is a good indication that there is an injury on the blue line ahead of Monday's matchup with the Kings. Even with the defenseman's call-up, he may find himself watching from the press box as a healthy scratch. In the minors this year, Jiricek has notched one goal and two assists in 13 outings, so he probably shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wild vs. Kings Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets - Monday, January 5, 2026 - Bleacher Nation The Minnesota Wild play the Los Angeles Kings on Monday and are -113 on the moneyline, with the latter at -107.

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