Rau was reassigned to the minors Monday.
While the team could still bring Rau back prior to Wednesday's clash with the Blackhawks, the decision to not at least keep Rau on the taxi squad could be an indication Marcus Foligno (upper body) will be ready to play against Chicago. The 29-year-old Rau has logged just five games for Minnesota this year and figures to remain a fringe roster player.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Recalled from taxi squad
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Rau was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Sunday.
Rau has averaged 8:56 of ice time and been held without a point over four NHL appearances this season. The 29-year-old could add a fifth NHL appearance as soon as Sunday's game against the Islanders.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Promoted from AHL
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Rau was elevated to the taxi squad from AHL Iowa on Thursday.
Rau's last NHL appearance was Jan. 8 in a 3-2 loss to Washington. The 29-year-old has recorded 25 points over 26 appearances with AHL Iowa this season.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Heads to AHL affiliate
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Rau was assigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.
The Wild are off until Friday versus Chicago, so Rau could be back with the taxi squad or the active roster prior to the big club's next contest. He's gone scoreless through four top-level appearances this year.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Elevated to taxi squad
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Rau was promoted to the taxi squad from AHL Iowa on Sunday.
Rau has averaged 8:56 of ice time and recorded three shots on net over his four NHL appearances this season. Since he was reassigned to AHL Iowa last Sunday, the 29-year-old has logged one goal and one assist over two AHL performances. Should Nick Bjugstad (upper body) or Joel Eriksson Ek (COVID-19) remain ineligible to participate in Monday's contest against Colorado, Rau is a likely candidate to receive a call up to the active roster.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Reassigned to AHL Affiliate
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Rau rejoined AHL Iowa on Sunday.
Rau was displaced from Wild's active roster upon the return of Joel Eriksson Ek from injured reserve. The 29-year-old Ran has averaged 8:56 of ice time through four NHL appearances this season.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Receives NHL call-up
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The Wild recalled Rau from the taxi squad Saturday.
The center will serve as a depth option while Joel Eriksson Ek (upper body) is on injured reserve. Rau hasn't recorded a point this season in three games, the most recent of which was Nov. 6.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Joins taxi squad
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Rau was promoted to the taxi squad from AHL Iowa on Friday.
The 29-year-old has been held scoreless in three NHL appearances this season but he's scored 19 points in 20 AHL games. The Wild are dealing with several forward injuries, so Rau could be in Saturday's lineup against Washington.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Sent to minors
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The Wild reassigned Rau to AHL Iowa on Friday.
Rau appeared in three games and averaged 09:22 of ice time during this stint with the Wild. The 29-year-old figures to return to Minnesota as forward depth at some point this season.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Expected to be called up
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Rau will receive a call-up to the Wild in the coming days, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
The Wild reportedly have players entering the COVID-19 protocol ahead of Thursday's game versus the Kraken, and Rau will be one of the reinforcements called up from AHL Iowa. The 29-year-old has recorded seven points in 56 games across parts of five NHL seasons.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Placed on waivers
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Rau was waived by the Wild on Thursday for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Iowa.
Rau appeared in just 14 contests for the Wild last year in which he garnered two assists, 15 shots and 23 hits while logging 9:34 of ice time per game. The 28-year-old center figures to remain on the shortlist of potential call-ups throughout the season but may not get into enough games to warrant a roster spot on most fantasy squads.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Lands deal with Wild
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Rau signed a one-year, two-way contract with Minnesota on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Rau averaged 9:34 of ice time with two assists in 14 NHL games last season. The 28-year-old Minnesota native will likely play a similar depth role with the Wild during the 2021-22 campaign.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Called up to play
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Rau ascended from the taxi squad and will play Thursday in St. Louis, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Rau has played in 13 games with the Wild this season but hasn't appeared in the last 15. However, with the team resting several regulars for its season finale in advance of the playoffs, he'll get another look at NHL ice. Rau has two points this year.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Off to taxi squad
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Rau was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Rau served as forward depth Monday. The 28-year-old could continue to see game-day recalls to the active roster as injury insurance in warmups.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Rejoins active roster
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Rau was recalled on an emergency basis Monday, CapFriendly reports.
Rau was promoted as a depth body and would end up watching Monday's game against Vegas from the press box as a healthy scratch. He has two assists in 13 games this season.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Dropped to taxi squad
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Rau was sent to the taxi squad Sunday, CapFriendly reports.
Rau has skated in the last six games with Minnesota, averaging 10:17 of ice time and picking up one assist. The 28-year-old could be back on the active roster for Monday's game against the Blues.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Added to active roster
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Rau was promoted to Minnesota's active roster for Friday's matchup with St. Louis, CapFriendly reports.
Rau has two assists through 11 games this season, including one in Wednesday's win over Colorado. The 28-year-old should stay in the lineup as long as Nick Bjugstad (upper body) and Marcus Foligno (undisclosed) are sidelined.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Drops to taxi squad
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Rau was designated for the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Rau notched his second assist of the season in Wednesday's win over the Avalanche. The 28-year-old has played in the last four games, though he's averaged just 8:38 of ice time this season.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: Tacks on helper
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Rau posted an assist in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Avalanche.
Rau set up linemate Luke Johnson's first NHL tally at 13:15 of the first period. With his second helper of the year, Rau has multiple points in a single NHL campaign for the first time since 2016-17. The 28-year-old forward has two assists, 15 shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-2 rating through 11 outings overall.
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Wild's Kyle Rau: In lineup Wednesday
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Rau cleared waivers Wednesday but will remain on the active roster to play versus the Avalanche.
Rau has filled a bottom-six role, and he often moves to the taxi squad on off days. The 28-year-old has one assist through 10 appearances.
