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 Minnesota Wild announced that Olli Maatta would miss the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to a lower-body injury. Entering the lineup in his place is 23-year-old defenseman David Spacek.

Center Charlie Stramel and defenseman David Spacek are the last prospects standing in Wild training camp, and neither was expected to play in the team’s final exhibition Friday night against visiting Dallas. That means the two will have practice days on Saturday and Sunday to make their final cases for a roster spot for the Wild’s regular season opener Thursday at Nashville. It will be a ...

The Wild need to get below the 23-man active roster limit for next Thursday's season opener in Nashville.

Minnesota secures key organizational depth as the promising duo returns to Iowa, fortifying the roster while they push for permanent roles on the NHL blue line and wing.

The Wild have locked up David Spacek for the 2026-27 campaign, signing the defenseman to a one-year, two-way contract.