With defense thin due to injuries, the Wild bring up Lambos from Iowa, hoping his AHL performance translates to the NHL.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild (20-9-5) has been riddled by injuries recently and just made a move.
In the Wild's last game against the Washington Capitals, another defensemen got hurt. It was Daemon Hunt this time.
Because of that, the Wild have recalled defenseman Carson Lambos from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Lambos, 22, has recorded two goals and five points in 26 games this year for Iowa. He has played the last three seasons in the AHL with Iowa and has recorded 11 goals, 27 assists and 38 points in 163 games.
The 6-foot-1 defenseman was drafted with the 26th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. He has yet to appear in an NHL game but this is his second time being recalled from the AHL.
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