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Wild Place Nick Foligno On Injured Reserve; Recall Top Prospect Rieger Lorenz

In response to veteran forward Nick Foligno being placed on the injured reserve, the Minnesota Wild have recalled top prospect Rieger Lorenz from the AHL. They have also assigned Tyler Pitlick to the Iowa Wild.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 6:25 PM
Wild Place Nick Foligno On Injured Reserve; Recall Top Prospect Rieger Lorenz
Key Things to Know
  • The Minnesota Wild placed forward Nick Foligno on injured reserve and recalled prospect Rieger Lorenz.
  • Foligno will miss at least a week with an upper-body injury, ruling him out against the Florida Panthers.
  • Veteran forward Tyler Pitlick was reassigned to the Iowa Wild of the AHL.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Wild have placed veteran forward Nick Foligno on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and recalled top prospect Rieger Lorenz from the AHL. Following a 3-2 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach John Hynes confirmed Foligno will miss at least a week, including Saturday's matchup against the Florida Panthers.

In corresponding roster moves, the Wild reassigned veteran forward Tyler Pitlick to the AHL's Iowa Wild. Lorenz, a 22-year-old forward who impressed during the preseason, joins Minnesota after posting two goals and three points in the AHL this season.

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