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Wild Place First-Round pick Carson Lambos On Waivers

Minnesota risks losing a former top prospect as roster cuts intensify. Other NHL teams now have a 24-hour window to claim the physical defenseman before his Iowa assignment.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 6:12 PM
Wild Place First-Round pick Carson Lambos On Waivers
Key Things to Know
  • The Minnesota Wild placed first-round draft pick Carson Lambos on waivers.
  • Minnesota assigned 15 players to the Iowa Wild, with eight requiring waivers to clear.
  • Stevie Leskovar, Jack Peart, and Chase Wutzke were assigned to the AHL.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Wild have placed former first-round draft pick Carson Lambos on waivers. The roster transaction was reported on September 24, 2026, as NHL teams finalize their lineups ahead of the upcoming regular season.

In addition to waiving Lambos, the Minnesota Wild assigned 15 players to the Iowa Wild, requiring eight players to clear waivers. The team also assigned Stevie Leskovar, Jack Peart, and Chase Wutzke to the AHL, while releasing Mike Koster and William Rousseau from professional tryouts.

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