The Minnesota Wild have placed goaltender Alex Stalock on waivers on Sunday, leaving 24 hours for teams to take him and the two years and $785,000 AAV cap hit remaining on his deal.
With youngster Kappo Kahkonen forced into a starting role with absences and playing like an NHL caliber netminder, this move was inevitable.
Many fans may feel conflicted about seeing Stalock placed on waivers. He’s exciting to watch handle the puck, he’s a fun guy to have in the locker room, and he’s a hometown kid who played for the South St. Paul Packers.