Dec 23: Because he was recalled so recently, Fogarty is allowed to be sent back to the minor leagues. The Wild have done just that, saving themselves a little money in the process thanks to the two-way deal that the minor league veteran is signed to.
Dec 20: The NHL roster freeze is now in effect, stopping most transactions over the next week so that players and their families can enjoy the holidays without moving across the country. The Minnesota Wild snuck in one last move before the deadline though, recalling Steven Fogarty last night.
As Michael Russo of The Athletic points out, Fogarty’s recall is just so that the team has an extra forward for their back-to-back games starting tomorrow in Anaheim. The team will then have several days off, before restarting their road trip in Winnipeg on December 27.
For Fogarty, it means a nice little holiday bonus, as he’ll earn the NHL portion of his two-way contract for the next little while. The 29-year-old has just two games with Minnesota this season but has been excellent for the Iowa Wild, recording 21 points in 25 games.
Looks like a Christmas gift before he goes to his next career at the lumber yard.