David Spacek Has Made Wild's Final Roster Decision More Difficult

TRENDINGPackers fall, LaFleur on hot seatLatest NFL updatesMLB playoff scenariosPresidents Cup leaderboardPCA's 40-40 seasonStory byStory byDavid Spacek Has Made Wild's Final Roster Decision More DifficultDylan LoucksFri, September 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWild Place First-Round pick Carson Lambos On WaiversMinnesota risks losing a former top prospect as roster cuts intensify. Other NHL teams now have a 24-hour window to claim the physical defenseman before his Iowa assignment.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildMinnesota Wild Assign 15 Players To Iowa Wild; Place Eight Players On WaiversThe Minnesota Wild have assigned 15 players to the Iowa Wild, eight of whom will be required to clear waivers.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild trim roster to 27 ahead of final preseason game Friday nightThe Wild need to get below the 23-man active roster limit for next Thursday's season opener in Nashville.BringMeTheSportsAdvertisementAdvertisementMinnesota Wild Assign Three Players To The AHL; Release A Pair From PTOsThe Minnesota Wild have assigned Stevie Leskovar, Jack Peart, and Chase Wutzke to the AHL. They have also released Mike Koster and William Rousseau from their professional tryouts.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild blanked by Dallas in exhibition gameMatthew Seminoff and Esa Lindell each scored a goal, and Remi Poirier stopped all 24 Minnesota shots on goal as the Dallas Stars beat the Wild, 2-0, in an exhibition game Wednesday night in Dallas. Jesper Wallstedt stopped 22 of 24 shots for the Wild (1-1-1), who play host to the Stars on Friday night at Grand Casino Arena in their final exhibition. They open the regular season on October 1 ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Charlie Stramel, Hunter Haight Face Final Audition As Wild Take On StarsTop prospects Charlie Stramel and Hunter Haight get one last preseason opportunity to impress the Wild as Minnesota takes on the Stars tonight in Dallas.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildBissonnette thinks Wild miss playoffs; MN going with all-Russian top line?Paul Bissonnette of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast thinks the Wild will fall short of the postseason in 2026-27.BringMeTheSportsFlyers Roster Tracker: The Final BattlesThe Philadelphia Flyers training camp roster is shrinking as the team made another round of cuts on Wednesday after practice. […]Philly Hockey NowBlackhawks Send 3 Players, Including AJ Spellacy & Sacha Boisvert, To IceHogsThe Chicago Blackhawks have sent three more players to the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksBlues Assign Four Players To Springfield, Including 2024 First-Round Pick Adam JiricekDefenseman, who was exceptional in 1-0 win over Blackhawks on Thursday, goes to Thunderbirds along with Aleksanteri Kaskimaki, Dylan Peterson, Otto StenbergThe Hockey News - St. Louis BluesWild Teammate Sees ‘A Little Bit Of Kucherov’ In Maxim ShabanovYakov Trenin sees “a little bit of Kucherov” in Maxim Shabanov, who believes the Wild can contend for the Stanley Cup and is working to earn an opportunity alongside Kirill Kaprizov.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildTNT Analyst, Former NHL Player Thinks Minnesota Wild Miss PlayoffsPaul Bissonnette sparks controversy by predicting a postseason collapse for Minnesota, citing center depth concerns and a looming trade saga involving superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildHabs Daily: Likely Roster Cuts, Reinbacher’s Potential, NHL WaiversHere are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Wednesday. Montreal Canadiens News Lane Hutson […]SportsnautFlyers Make Further Cuts As Final Roster Takes ShapeSix veterans are now out of the picture.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersRed Wings Have Tough Decision to Make on Final Defensive SpotThe Detroit Red Wings face a difficult decision for the final spot on their blue line as several defensemen compete for limited roster space.Detroit Red Wings On SIGolden Knights Make Another Round Of Cuts With 28 Players Left In CampThe Golden Knights made another wave of roster moves Wednesday, sending nine players to Henderson, placing five on waivers and leaving 28 players in camp with preseason nearing its end.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsWild general manager Bill Guerin's contract has been extended, AP source saysMinnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has signed a contract extension, another sign of the organization's all-in pursuit of a Stanley Cup title. ESPN first reported Tuesday that Guerin has a new deal. The person said Guerin signed the deal during the offseason.Associated PressWild Reward GM Bill Guerin For Transformative Work With Multi-Year ExtensionThe Minnesota Wild haven't had a wealth of success as a franchise, but that's changing thanks in no small part to GM Bill Guerin's bold moves. Guerin is the reigning GM of the year, he just got a contract extension, and he could be making even bigger moves to make the Wild a true Stanley Cup threat.The Hockey NewsWhy Brock Faber's Game Will Hit A New Level For The Minnesota Wild In 2026-27If fans weren't familiar with Brock Faber before, the 2025-26 season showed everyone who he was and what he can do. But there is reason to believe his game can reach a new level heading into the 2026-27 NHL season.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWhy The Maple Leafs Placed A Pair Of Defensemen On NHL Waivers And More Roster MovesThe Toronto Maple Leafs have placed two defensemen on NHL waivers on Wednesday. On top of that, several others have been sent down to Toronto Marlies training camp, the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones, and the CHL.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple Leafs