The Minnesota Wild recently made significant roster changes that included a trade and assignment of players. The team completed a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning early Sunday morning. As part of this transaction, they sent prospect Michael Milne to Tampa in exchange for a seasoned 6-foot-3 power forward. This player has logged 179 career NHL games. The new acquisition will be assigned to the American Hockey League (AHL) and will play for the Iowa Wild.
In another move, the Minnesota Wild sent defenseman David Jiricek down to the AHL. Jiricek, 22, has appeared in 18 games this season for Minnesota but has not recorded any points, contributing with five hits instead. Notably, this marks the third occasion this season that the sixth overall pick has been reassigned to the AHL.
Key Roster Changes for the Minnesota Wild
- Trade Details:
- Team: Minnesota Wild
- Trade Partner: Tampa Bay Lightning
- Player Traded: Michael Milne
- Incoming Player: 6-foot-3 power forward (179 NHL games)
- David Jiricek’s Reassignment:
- Age: 22
- Games Played This Season: 18
- Points: 0
- Hits: 5
- Reassigned: To the Iowa Wild (AHL)
- Frequency of Reassignments: Third time this season
These roster adjustments reflect the Minnesota Wild’s strategy as they work towards strengthening their lineup while ensuring player development in the AHL. The upcoming games will be crucial for both the established players and new acquisitions as they adapt to their roles in the Wild organization.
