July 11, 2024 |
Walker agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Minnesota on Thursday. - Walker has just 13 games of NHL experience under his belt over the last two seasons, including four games during the 2023-24 campaign in which he recorded zero points, three shots and two hits. While the 25-year-old winger could get the occasional call-up this upcoming season, he will likely spend the bulk of the year in the minors with AHL Iowa. |
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Jan. 5, 2024 |
Walker was demoted to AHL Iowa on Friday. - Walker averaged 8:38 of ice time over the last two games in which he notched two shots, one block and a minus-1 rating. It seems the 24-year-old Minnesota didn't impress the team brass enough to keep him on the NHL roster, as the team opted to switch Walker out for Adam Raska, who was called up in a corresponding move. |
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Jan. 2, 2024 |
Walker was promoted from AHL Iowa on Tuesday. - Walker will likely draw into a bottom-six role for Tuesday's game versus Calgary if Marcus Foligno (undisclosed) is unable to go. Walker's gone scoreless through two top-level appearances this year. |
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Oct. 22, 2023 |
Walker was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday. - Walker got into two games with Minnesota, averaging 10:05 minutes while logging two hits and a shot on goal. The 24-year-old winger will likely fill a depth role with the Wild throughout the campaign. Walker tallied 27 goals and 48 points in 56 AHL contests last season. |
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Oct. 18, 2023 |
Walker was called up by Minnesota on Wednesday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com. - Walker has no points in two AHL games with Iowa this season. In 56 AHL outings last year, he scored 27 goals and 48 points. |
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Oct. 4, 2023 |
Walker was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Wednesday, per CapFriendly. - Walker was able to shake off a shoulder injury from the IIHF World Championship to participate in camp, but he fell short of making the roster. The 24-year-old winger had two points in his first nine NHL games last season, so he could be an in-season call-up when the Wild are dealing with injuries. |
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Sept. 18, 2023 |
Walker (shoulder) will be ready for training camp after playing in the Tom Kurvers Prospects Showcase, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports. - Walker, who was injured during the 2023 IIHF World Championship, potted three goals and added one assist in Minnesota's 7-4 win over Chicago on Sunday. The 24-year-old forward racked up 27 goals and 48 points in 56 AHL contests last campaign. He will compete for an NHL spot during training camp. |
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May 13, 2023 |
Walker suffered a shoulder injury at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in Finland on Friday and is returning back home, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. - Walker's tournament is over after just one game. Team doctors told him that he will be ready to go for the start of training camp in September. The rookie had a goal and an assist in nine NHL games in his first professional season, while tallying 27 times and adding 21 helpers in 56 AHL games. |
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April 21, 2023 |
Walker was sent down to the AHL on Friday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com. - Walker was called up Wednesday, but was a healthy scratch for that evening's contest against Dallas. He had a goal and two points in nine outings with Minnesota during the regular season. At the AHL level with Iowa, he contributed 27 goals and 48 points in 56 appearances in 2022-23. |
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April 19, 2023 |
Walker was recalled by the Wild on Wednesday. - Although he's been promoted, at this point Walker isn't expected to draw into the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus Dallas. The 23-year-old rookie has picked up two points through nine top-level appearances this season. |
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April 14, 2023 |
Walker was assigned to AHL Iowa on Friday. - Walker picked up an assist Thursday, giving him a goal and two points in nine NHL games this season. Walker has 26 goals and 46 points in 54 games with Iowa this season. |
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April 12, 2023 |
Walker was promoted from AHL Iowa on Wednesday. - Although he's been recalled, at this point it isn't clear if Walker will jump into the lineup for Thursday's regular-season finale versus Nashville. He's picked up one goal through eight top-level appearances this season. |
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March 9, 2023 |
Walker was called up by Minnesota on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. - Walker has a goal in six games with Minnesota this season. At the AHL level, he's contributed 24 goals and 44 points in 50 contests with Iowa in 2022-23. Kirill Kaprizov sustained a lower-body injury during Wednesday's contest versus Winnipeg, so Walker might draw into the lineup Saturday against San Jose. |
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Jan. 1, 2023 |
Walker was sent back to AHL Iowa on Sunday. - Walker has suited up in six games with Minnesota this season. He was a healthy scratch Saturday versus the Blues due to the return of forwards Marcus Foligno (lower body) and Mason Shaw (suspension). |
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Dec. 27, 2022 |
Walker recorded his first NHL goal and point in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over Winnipeg. - Walker's marker came at 17:55 of the third period and was scored on an empty net. He was playing in his fifth NHL game after being called up from AHL Iowa on Monday. The 23-year-old logged 11:12 of ice time against Winnipeg. |
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Dec. 26, 2022 |
Walker was promoted from AHL Iowa on Monday. - As expected, the Wild recalled Walker ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Jets. He has 24 points through 23 AHL games but he's been held scoreless through four career NHL appearances. |
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Dec. 17, 2022 |
Walker was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Saturday. - The Wild activated Ryan Hartman, who will return from a shoulder injury Sunday against Ottawa, in a corresponding move. Walker posted three shots on goal, one block and two hits in four appearances with Minnesota following his recall from the minors. The 23-year-old forward made his NHL debut Dec. 10 versus Vancouver. |
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Dec. 9, 2022 |
Walker was called up by Minnesota on Friday. - Walker has 11 goals and 22 points in 21 AHL contests this season. The 23-year-old might make his NHL debut Friday against Edmonton. He was originally taken by Tampa Bay with the No. 200 pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, but he never signed with the Lightning. Walker inked a two-year, entry-level contract with the Wild on Aug. 17. |
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Aug. 17, 2022 |
Walker signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Wild on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. - Walker was a seventh-round pick of the Lightning in 2017, but he elected to let those rights expire and become a free agent this summer. The 23-year-old forward will instead link up with the Wild organization, where he figures to spend the bulk of 2022-23 with AHL Iowa. The Minnesota native had 112 points in 144 games with the University of Minnesota, including serving as captain each of the last three years. |
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