Notable Minnesota Wild Prospects Sent To AHL

The Minnesota Wild have sent Calen Addison, Adam Beckman and Marco Rossi to the Iowa Wild. The three will be starting the regular season in the AHL.

The #mnwild has reduced its training camp roster to 24 players.

The team assigned forwards Adam Beckman and Marco Rossi and defenseman Calen Addison to the @IAWild and recalled goaltender Andrew Hammond from Iowa.

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— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) October 9, 2021

However, general manager Bill Guerin openly stated that they all will eventually be back with the NHL team.

"We have a plan for these guys."

Hear more from #mnwild GM Bill Guerin after today's roster news.

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— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) October 9, 2021

Addison had his first taste of NHL action this past season. He played three games with the Wild during the regular season and failed to record a point. He also suited up in three playoff games and had an assist. In 31 games with Iowa, he scored six goals and had 22 points. Therefore, the 21-year-old defenseman has already produced well at the AHL level.

Like Guerin said in the video above, Beckman left a strong impression with the Wild during the preseason with his high-energy play. He also managed to get on the scoresheet as well. Last season, he spent time in both the WHL and AHL. In 21 games with the Spokane Chiefs, he scored 17 goals and had 27 points. In Iowa, he scored three goals and had five points in nine games.

Lastly, 2020 ninth overall pick Marco Rossi won't be starting the year in Minnesota. That may be for the best, though, as he missed the entirety of last season due to developing myocarditis after a COVID-19 diagnosis. It wouldn't hurt for him to spend some time in Iowa before joining the NHL. In 56 games with the Ottawa 67s during the 2019-20 season, he had 39 goals and 81 assists.