With Kappo Kahkonen’s surge into an NHL role and Cam Talbot’s stable contribution, the Minnesota Wild were forced a hand they didn’t really want to deal with. On Sunday, they placed goaltender Alex Stalock on waivers, to hope for an eventual demotion into the taxi squad.
The 33-year-old that had 20 wins to his name last season was too tempting for a club in need, and was claimed by the Edmonton Oilers.
An unfortunate departure of a goaltender that was seen to be an insurance policy on the Wild’s current tandem.