With Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov’s upcoming unrestricted free agency dominating headlines, Winnipeg Jets winger Kyle Connor is also set to hit the market next summer, with his $7.14MM AAV deal expiring. Jets owner Mark Chipman expressed optimism about retaining Connor, whose next contract could be worth nearly $12MM annually, reflecting his significant contributions to the team.
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The Carolina Hurricanes have recalled Charles-Alexis Legault from the AHL's Chicago Wolves due to ongoing injuries within their defensive core, including placing William Carrier on injured reserve. With Shayne Gostisbehere and Jaccob Slavin sidelined, Carolina's defense now relies on rookies Alexander Nikishin and Sean Walker, both of whom have performed admirably but lack experience. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Minnesota Wild have activated forward Michael Milne from injured reserve and placed him on waivers to assign him to the AHL’s Iowa Wild. The 23-year-old winger, who had a brief NHL debut last season and scored 26 points in 60 games with Iowa, is now medically cleared to practice after an undisclosed injury but faces uncertainty regarding his future with the team next summer. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Dallas Stars have reassigned winger Emil Hemming to the OHL's Barrie Colts after a disappointing stint in the AHL, where he failed to score in five games. A first-round pick in 2024, Hemming had 18 goals and 48 points in 60 games for Barrie last season and aims to regain his confidence before transitioning to professional hockey in 2026-27. Want More Context? 🔎
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