What happened: The Minnesota Wild agreed to one-year, two-way contracts with defensemen Carson Lambos and David Spacek for the 2026-27 season. The moves keep both players in the organization for another year.

Why it matters: Securing Lambos and Spacek maintains developmental continuity on the blue line. The two-way structure provides the front office with roster flexibility between the NHL and AHL levels.

What to watch: Both defensemen will participate in training camp to compete for organizational positioning.