Wild C/RW Ryan Hartman, per team, re-signs at three years at $4 million annual.
Bettman, according to league story, this week said cap to rise to approx. $90 million, or an increase of about $4 million.
Did not see it but AP reported Jared Spurgeon injured on hit by Reese Johnson of Chicago in Thursday exhibition game. Connor Dewar dropped mitts with Johnson in that contest.
Mason Shaw signed to Iowa Wild deal and with main roster in Duluth this week. Good to see he's still in the fold. He's not cleared to play or practice, but skated, according to team.
Caleb Addison signed one year at $825,000.
Gavin Hain released following prospects tournament
Wild release 60-man training camp roster. Vinnie Letteri (#10) Adam Beckman (11) Jujhar Kharia (16) and Sammy Walker (18) get some new sweater numbers for call-ups.....
Nothing against international competition. Ukrainian war looms politically. Sports cannot always be separated from politics. Still own a St. Petersburg sweater from a tour of U.S. colleges in early 80s. So, to elaborate, bad timing and puts athletes in a political spotlight they didn't ask for.
Three names for potential depth:
Jujhar Kharia....29 year old vet from BC and Michigan Tech. Report by Sportsnet's Elliot Friedman. 6-2 214 history of back injuries. With Chicago last year.
Phil Kessel....35, 5-11 215 working out in Vegas at captain practices. Several outlets link to Minnesota....
Gavin Hain
...23, 5-11 195 training camp invite, Philly selected but passed on this 5-year UND centerman.
Lemaire had no problem slotting 6-6 defenseman Alex "Hands of Stone" Henry as a fourth-line forward if he didn't think minor-leaguers were up to the job.