ST. PAUL: The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild announced significant roster changes on Friday. The franchise has reassigned 34-year-old veteran forward Tyler Pitlick to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Iowa Wild.
Reason for Pitlick’s Return and Roster Adjustments
Tyler Pitlick was recently called up by the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday but did not appear in any games for the team. Without logging any ice time, he was reassigned to the AHL on Friday. Minnesota made this move to accommodate other necessary adjustments within their lineup.
Other major roster moves made by the Wild management include:
- Rieger Lorenz Promoted: Following Pitlick’s return to Iowa, Minnesota called up Rieger Lorenz from the AHL to the main NHL roster on Friday.
- Nick Foligno Placed on IR: The Minnesota Wild have placed veteran forward Nick Foligno on Injured Reserve (IR) due to an injury, which helped clear a spot on the active roster.
Tyler Pitlick’s Career and Performance
A Minneapolis, Minnesota native (born November 1, 1991), Tyler Pitlick is a veteran center. Pitlick has played over 450 NHL games throughout his career, recording 111 points (58 goals, 53 assists). However, he has primarily spent the last few seasons playing in the AHL. He started the current season with the Iowa Wild, where he has already tallied points in early matchups.
The Minnesota Wild management hopes these latest roster adjustments will bring better balance to the team’s performance, while Pitlick will continue to bring his veteran presence and contribute to the Iowa Wild in the AHL.