Overview

• Minnesota claimed defenseman Daemon Hunt from the Blue Jackets, returning their 2020 draft pick to the club after a previous 13-game stint with the Wild.
• Florida picked up forward Cole Schwindt from the Golden Knights, reuniting with their draft selection as injuries and cap pressure create lineup openings.
• Colorado claimed defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Flames, adding blue-line depth following his 28-point AHL season and 15 NHL games.
• Hunt has logged one assist and averaged 11:14 of ice time in his NHL appearances with Minnesota, while Schwindt has eight points in 49 career NHL games.
• The claims arrive during final camp cuts as teams set 23-man groups, with opening-night rosters due Monday, Oct. 6.