Wild Expected To Assign Filip Gustavsson On Conditioning Loan
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson is nearing a return to action following hip surgery, with the team planning to send him to their AHL affiliate in Iowa for a conditioning stint. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since the offseason, and a return to the NHL roster is anticipated around the week of November 23rd.
During his absence, Jesper Wallstedt has excelled as the primary netminder, posting a 13-2-3 record with a 1.94 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage. The organization now faces a complex situation regarding their goaltending depth, as Gustavsson carries a significant $6.8 million cap hit and a full no-movement clause through 2028.
Management must also navigate upcoming contract negotiations for Quinn Hughes and Wallstedt while balancing their long-term salary cap commitments.
