Daemon Hunt Placed on Waivers
In a recent announcement from Puckpedia, defenseman Daemon Hunt of the Columbus Blue Jackets has been placed on waivers. This move is aimed at facilitating his assignment to the American Hockey League (AHL).
Player Background
Hunt, a 23-year-old player, was drafted by the Minnesota Wild as the 65th pick in the 2020 NHL Draft and spent five seasons developing in their system before joining the Blue Jackets through a trade.
Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall, Hunt participated in 13 NHL games over the last two seasons with the Wild. His transfer to the Blue Jackets included a first-round pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft, along with third and fourth-round selections for 2026 and a second-round pick for 2027 in exchange for defenseman David Jiricek and a fifth-round pick in 2025.
Following the trade, he spent the previous season playing for the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL, where he tallied two goals and recorded a total of 14 points over 48 games.
Potential Interest from Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild’s interest in Hunt may be rekindled as they currently seek a left-shot defenseman and are already acquainted with his capabilities. There is a reasonable chance Hunt could be claimed off waivers, potentially by his former team, especially given Jack Johnson’s uncertain status with a professional tryout and Zach Bogosian’s recent stint as a right-shot playing on the left side.
Other Minnesota Wild News
In other news from the Minnesota Wild, the team recently signed star forward Kirill Kaprizov to a lucrative eight-year contract extension worth a total of $136 million. Fans are also following updates on various players, including Hunter Haight’s notable performance at training camp and Mats Zuccarello’s injury status which is expected to sideline him for some time.
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