Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6d4f8a4c-6b57-47a7-b177-2c75dcb99afc.jpeg] Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Minnesota Wild have assigned defenseman Cameron Crotty to the Iowa Wild, it was announced Sunday. Crotty, a 2017 third round pick of the Arizona Coyotes, appeared in one game with Minnesota during his recall but did not register a point. In 62 games as captain of Iowa this year, Crotty has registered 10 assists. Having made his NHL debut last season with the Coyotes, Crotty has appeared in two career NHL games, having not yet registered a point. Playing in 281 AHL regular season games across five seasons with the Wild and the Tucson Roadrunners, he has scored nine goals and added 40 assists for 49 points. Still just 25, Crotty has emerged as an important depth piece for the Wild organization, both for his leadership and impact on the defensive side of the puck. Although his contract is set to expire at the end of this season, Crotty should draw interest for other teams if he doesn't extend his contract with Minnesota.
