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Wilderness Walk: Sam Hentges to the Olympics

Congrats to #mnwild prospect Sam Hentges on being named to the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Hentges hails from Fridley, Minn. and was selected by the Wild in the seventh round (210th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft. https://t.co/KMJRtbopzn

— Minnesota Wild PR (@mnwildPR) January 13, 2022
  • Rem Pitlick was claimed off waivers by the Montreal Canadiens earlier this week. But what caused his eventual exit from the Wild? Well it’s simply due to the Wild’s lineup construction and what they want from his now former roster spot.