Blue Jackets' Brendan Gaunce: Tallies shorthanded goal
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Gaunce scored a shorthanded goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.
Gaunce has two points, four shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and four PIM over four games since replacing Luca Del Bel Belluz on the Blue Jackets' roster. The 31-year-old Gaunce provides defensive effort and experience, which is valuable for a young team to have around. However, he probably won't remain with the big club once some injured forwards are able to return.
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Blue Jackets' Brendan Gaunce: Posts assist in second game
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Gaunce recorded an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and two PIM in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Capitals.
Gaunce was playing in just his second game since he was called up Friday. The 31-year-old forward figures to have a chance at steady bottom-six minutes while Boone Jenner (upper body) is out of the lineup. Gaunce has never posted more than seven points in an NHL season, so most fantasy managers don't need to keep close tabs on his production.
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Blue Jackets' Brendan Gaunce: Called up by Columbus
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Gaunce was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Friday.
Gaunce began the 2025-26 regular season in Cleveland, where he's recorded four goals, two assists and eight PIM over 12 appearances. He hasn't yet appeared in the NHL this year but will join the Blue Jackets' roster after Luca Del Bel Belluz was sent down Friday.
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Blue Jackets' Brendan Gaunce: On waivers for AHL assignment
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Gaunce was placed on waivers by the Blue Jackets for the purpose of assignment to AHL Cleveland, the team announced Sunday.
Gaunce was acquired by the Blue Jackets in an offseason minor-league trade with the Wild. He registered one assist in 12 outings with Minnesota during the 2024-25 regular season. He also had 15 goals and 29 points across 39 regular-season outings with AHL Iowa.
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Blue Jackets' Brendan Gaunce: Involved in trade
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Gaunce was acquired by Columbus from Minnesota on Thursday in exchange for Cameron Butler.
Gaunce had an assist, four PIM, 11 shots, 18 hits and seven blocks in 12 regular-season appearances with Minnesota in 2024-25. He also recorded 15 goals, 29 points and 20 PIM in 39 regular-season outings with AHL Iowa. The 31-year-old will be competing for a bottom-six spot with the Blue Jackets during training camp, but it wouldn't be surprising if he started the season in the minors.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Sent to AHL
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Gaunce was assigned to AHL Iowa on Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
Gaunce was placed on waivers at the end of March, but he remained on Minnesota's roster after passing through waivers. However, he'll head back to the minors after Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) and Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) were activated from injured reserve.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Lands on waivers
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Gaunce was put on waivers Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Gaunce has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will remain with Minnesota for Monday's matchup against New Jersey if he passes through waivers. The 31-year-old forward has one assist, 11 shots on goal, seven blocked shots and 18 hits in 12 NHL outings this season.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Offers helper in Saturday's win
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Gaunce logged an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.
The helper was Gaunce's first point in 10 NHL appearances this season. The 30-year-old forward set up a Justin Brazeau tally in the second period that stood as the game-winner for the Wild. Gaunce has added just nine shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-3 rating with the big club this season. He continues to get ice time while the team contends with numerous injuries to forwards, but his limited role on the fourth line leads to minimal fantasy value.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Relegated to minors
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Gaunce was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.
Gaunce being sent to the minors could be an indication that one of Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) or Marcus Johansson (concussion) is ready to return to the lineup. Minnesota's next game is at home Thursday versus Utah. Gaunce has not found the scoresheet through five contests with the Wild this season.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Up with big club
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Gaunce was recalled from AHL Iowa on Thursday.
Gaunce will likely be in the lineup Saturday versus the Predators unless Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) is able to play. Kaprizov was moved to long-term injured reserve to give the Wild enough cap room to bring up Gaunce and Liam Ohgren. Through five NHL games this season, Gaunce has zero points, four shots on net, six hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Dropped to AHL
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Gaunce was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Minnesota activated Jacob Middleton (hand) from long-term injured reserve while sending Gaunce, Travis Boyd and Carson Lambos to the minors ahead of Tuesday's game against St. Louis. Gaunce hasn't earned a point in five NHL outings this season while posting four shots on goal and six hits.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Recalled from minors
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Gaunce was summoned from AHL Iowa on Monday.
Gaunce hasn't earned a point in five NHL appearances this season while posting four shots on goal and six hits. With Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) and Jakub Lauko (lower body) on injured reserve, Gaunce could be in Tuesday's lineup versus St. Louis even if Mats Zuccarello (illness) and Frederick Gaudreau (illness) are available.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Back with big club
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Gaunce was called up from AHL Iowa on Wednesday.
The Wild needed an extra forward for their two-game road trip after Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) landed on injured reserve. Gaunce has appeared in four NHL games this season, recording three shots on net, four PIM, five hits and a minus-3 rating. He's not guaranteed to be in the lineup against the Capitals on Thursday.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Assigned to AHL
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Gaunce was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Monday.
Gaunce was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Ottawa. He hasn't earned a point in four NHL appearances this season while posting three shots on goal and five hits.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Recalled Thursday
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Gaunce was called up from AHL Iowa on Thursday.
Gaunce was sent down Tuesday, but with the Wild still a bit short at forward, he rejoins the big club coming out of the holiday break. Gaunce will be available to suit up Friday in Dallas, but there's no guarantee he plays.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Dropped to AHL
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Gaunce was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.
Gaunce hasn't earned a point in three NHL appearances this season while posting two shots on goal and four hits. He has eight goals and six assists in 21 minor-league outings this campaign.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Summoned from minors
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Gaunce was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday.
Minnesota is dealing with a number of injuries to its forward group, so Gaunce could be an option Wednesday against the Panthers, especially if Yakov Trenin (upper body) is unable to suit up. Gaunce has been a solid contributor for Iowa this season -- he's accounted for eight goals and 14 points across 21 outings. The 30-year-old hasn't made an appearance in the NHL yet this season, but he registered two goals and two assists over 24 regular-season games with Columbus in 2023-24.
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Wild's Brendan Gaunce: Makes two-year commitment
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Gaunce signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Monday.
Gaunce had two goals and four points in 24 outings with Columbus in 2023-24. He also recorded 19 goals and 39 points in 46 regular-season appearances with AHL Cleveland. The 30-year-old will probably start the 2024-25 campaign in the minors, but Gaunce is likely to spend portions of the season with Minnesota as an injury replacement.
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Blue Jackets' Brendan Gaunce: Lands on waivers
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Gaunce was placed on waivers Sunday, per PuckPedia.
If he goes unclaimed, Gaunce will probably report to AHL Cleveland ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Hershey on Thursday. He picked up two goals and two assists in 24 NHL appearances with Columbus during the 2023-24 campaign. He also generated 19 goals and 39 points over 46 minor-league outings during the regular season.
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Blue Jackets' Brendan Gaunce: Reassigned to AHL
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Gaunce was sent back to AHL Cleveland on Sunday.
With Sean Kuraly (ribs) activated from IR, Gaunce will return to the AHL, where he'll remain a depth option for the Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Gaunce played eight games with Columbus this season, tallying a goal, three points and 16 hits.
