Hunt, 23, was drafted by the Wild with the 65th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. He spent parts of five seasons in the Wild’s organization before he was traded to the Blue Jackets.
The 6-foot-1 defenseman played 13 NHL games with the Wild the last two seasons. He was traded along with four draft picks to the Blue Jackets for David Jiricek in November of last year.
In 48 games in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Cleveland Monsters, Hunt recorded two goals and 14 points.
Because the Wild claimed Hunt, they have released defenseman Jack Johnson from his professional tryout (PTO).
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Minnesota Wild Sign Kirill Kaprizov To An 8-Year Contract Extension ST. PAUL, Minn – The
Minnesota Wild announced on Tuesday an eight-year contract extension worth $136 million ($17 million AAV) for its superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov.
– Wild Sign Filip Gustavsson To A Five-Year Contract Extension.
– Minnesota Wild Release Defenseman Jack Johnson From His Professional Tryout.
– Wild’s Mats Zuccarello Out For Two Months With Lower-Body Injury.
– Former Minnesota Wild Defenseman Retires From NHL.
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