'I've Got To Step My Game Up': Daemon Hunt Embracing Bigger Role With Injury-Riddled Wild

TRENDINGWeek 6 NFL updatesTexans stun JagsCaminero, Rays' bats wake upCFB winners and losersWilliams takes over in G1Story byStory by'I've Got To Step My Game Up': Daemon Hunt Embracing Bigger Role With Injury-Riddled WildDylan LoucksSun, October 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesInjuries Have Opened The Door For Two Young Wild Defensemen. Can They Take Advantage?With several regular defensemen sidelined, Daemon Hunt and David Spacek have an opportunity to establish themselves in Minnesota's lineup. John Hynes explained what they need to do to earn his trust.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild Recall Hunter Haight, Carson Lambos From Iowa And Place Jared Spurgeon On Injured ReserveMinnesota bolsters its depth with high-scoring prospects from Iowa as the roster faces injury setbacks ahead of tonight’s clash with Columbus and a grueling five-game road trip.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild’s front-loaded top line is on a blistering offensive paceThe fans who came to Grand Casino Arena on Saturday morning to attend the Minnesota Wild’s Rinkside Rally for season-ticket holders found the ice at practice to have a few happy additions, and a few alarming subtractions. While forward Marcus Foligno and defenseman Jared Spurgeon were skating after missing the previous four and two games, respectively, there was potential cause for alarm when ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.AdvertisementAdvertisement'We Just Tilt The Ice': Quinn Hughes Reveals Wild's Strategy To Maximize Top LineThe Minnesota Wild aren't leaving their most dangerous offensive combination to chance. John Hynes and Quinn Hughes explained how the coaching staff is intentionally getting Hughes on the ice with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildMN Wild’s Most Under-the-Radar Trade Chip RevealedCould the Minnesota Wild trade a veteran forward before the deadline? Yes, and Russo just revealed one under-the-radar candidate to watch for.Minnesota Sports FanWild's Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes Not On The Ice For Saturday's PracticeConcerns mount in St. Paul as Minnesota’s star winger remains sidelined following a late-game collision, while coaching staff manages critical roster absences ahead of Hockey Fights Cancer night.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildMinnesota Wild Stars Missing at PracticeThe Minnesota Wild hit the ice Saturday one day before facing Columbus, but two of their biggest stars, Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes, weren't out there with them.Minnesota Sports FanDevils Defensive Woes Are Becoming A Red Flag: Should Mehta Address It?The 4-2 loss on Saturday afternoon was another display of the shortcomings on the defensive end. The Devils must find fixes. The question is whether the fix comes from within or if a change is needed.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsCHN Daily: Homestand Continues; Nestrasil Double Dips; Blashill On KorchinskiThe Chicago Blackhawks’ busy early-season schedule and long homestand continue on Saturday, as the Dallas Stars come to town for […]Chicago Hockey NowThe Real Reason Kane’s Record-Breaking Assist Changed HistoryPatrick Kane breaks the U.S.-born assist record with a helper on Connor Bedard's goal. Read how this historic moment unfolded in Chicago.Gameday ChitownCanadiens’ Arber Xhekaj Is Happy To Finally Be Getting Some LooksThe Montreal Canadiens will get some reinforcements tonight with Oliver Kapanen and David Reinbacher making their season debut. Meanwhile, defenseman Arber Xhekaj is happy to finally be on the penalty kill.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensNHL Predictions Tonight: Expert Picks, Best Bets for Sunday, October 18If you want more Action Network content, be sure to add us as a preferred source on Google. This is Daily Dangles, a column featuring our top expert’s NHLAction NetworkT.J. Hughes Is Finding His Footing With the Avalanche, One Game at a TimeAfter a standout college career at Michigan, T.J. Hughes is finding his footing with the Colorado Avalanche, recording his first NHL goal and showing signs of what's to come.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheOilers Getting 3 Key Players Back In Rematch with MammothReinforcements have arrived in Edmonton as three key players return to the ice, shaking up the lines for a Saturday rematch with the Utah Mammoth.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersOilers Getting Much-Needed Boost as Key Names ReturnThe Edmonton Oilers appear poised to get some relief in their battle against injuries, with three key contributors set to return to the lineup for Saturday’s rematch against the Utah Mammoth. Based on Saturday’s morning skate lines and head coach Mike Babcock’s comments, Zach Hyman, Colton Dach, and Jake Walman will all slot back in. 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Montreal Canadiens News Hopefully Juraj […]Sportsnaut