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Wild Place Daemon Hunt On Waivers

As the Minnesota Wild continue to reintroduce injured players to the lineup, other players will suffer the consequences. Today, that player is defenseman Daemon Hunt, whom the Wild announced they have placed on waivers. Presumably, Minnesota will assign Hunt to…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 7:53 PM
Wild Place Daemon Hunt On Waivers
Key Things to Know
  • The Minnesota Wild have placed defenseman Daemon Hunt on waivers.
  • Minnesota is expected to assign Hunt to the AHL's Iowa Wild if he clears waivers.
  • The move comes as the Wild make roster room for players returning from injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Wild have announced that they placed defenseman Daemon Hunt on waivers as they integrate returning injured players back into their lineup. If Hunt clears waivers, Minnesota is expected to assign him to their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

Hunt, who was originally drafted 65th overall by the Wild in 2020, has been held scoreless across 11 games this season while averaging 14:08 of ice time per night. An AHL assignment would mark his first appearance in the minors since the 2024-25 season.

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