Minnesota Wild Acquires Forward Robby Fabbri via Waivers The Minnesota Wild announced today that they have claimed forward Robby Fabbri off waivers from the St. Louis Blues. The move comes as the team also placed forward Marcus Foligno on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. Fabbri, 30, joins the Wild after spending the majority of the season with the St. Louis Blues and a brief stint with the Charlotte Checkers in the American Hockey League. Fabbri has recorded four points (one goal, three assists) and 12 penalty minutes in 15 games with the Blues this season. Additionally, he contributed two points (one goal, two assists) in three games with the Checkers. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound forward, originally from Mississauga, Ontario, brings a wealth of experience to the Wild. Over his career, he has amassed 220 points (107 goals, 113 assists) in 457 NHL games across stints with the Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, and St. Louis Blues from 2015 to 2026. Fabbri’s NHL career includes 16 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 30 Stanley Cup Playoff games, with a notable achievement being his Stanley Cup victory with the Blues in 2019. His development began in junior hockey, where he played for the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League from 2012 to 2015. During that time, he tallied 171 points (80 goals, 91 assists) in 147 games. In the 2013-14 season, he ranked second on the Storm in scoring with 45 goals and 42 assists for 87 points. Fabbri’s junior career also included a standout 2013-14 season, during which he won the Memorial Cup and was named the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award winner as playoff MVP. He posted 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 16 playoff games.#minnesota_wild #st_louis_blues #robby_fabbri #charlotte_checkers #mitch_mcdonald
Minnesota Wild Acquire Stanley Cup Champion Before NHL Trade Deadline The Minnesota Wild made a move on Monday by claiming Robby Fabbri off waivers from the St. Louis Blues, adding a player with playoff experience to their roster. Fabbri, a 30-year-old center, is a 2019 Stanley Cup champion from his first stint with the Blues. The trade came after the Blues waived Fabbri on Sunday to clear him off their NHL roster, and he did not pass through waivers, allowing the Wild to claim him directly. Fabbri has appeared in just 15 games this season for the Blues, recording one goal and three assists. His NHL career includes 457 games with 107 goals and 113 assists, totaling 220 points. The Blues originally selected him in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft, with the 21st overall pick. After playing for the Blues through the 2019-20 season, he was traded to the Detroit Red Wings, where he remained until the end of the 2023-24 season. He then joined the Anaheim Ducks in 2024-25 before returning to the Blues for the current campaign. The Blues, now out of playoff contention, waived Fabbri to make room for other players. The Wild see value in adding him as a depth piece, particularly with the team aiming for a deep postseason run. Fabbri’s ability to contribute in key moments, combined with his experience in high-stakes games, makes him a useful addition. The move also aligns with the NHL trade deadline strategy, where teams often prioritize acquiring players who can provide immediate impact. Fabbri’s role as a center further strengthens the Wild’s depth, as the mantra this time of year is that having too many centers is rarely a disadvantage. The trade highlights the competitive nature of the NHL trade market, where teams are actively seeking players who can elevate their chances in the postseason.#minnesota_wild #st_louis_blues #detroit_red_wings #anaheim_ducks #robby_fabbri
Minnesota Wild Acquire Robby Fabbri from St. Louis Blues The Minnesota Wild officially claimed forward Robby Fabbri off waivers from the St. Louis Blues on Monday. Fabbri, a pending unrestricted free agent, carries a cap hit of $775,000 for the current season. The 30-year-old has appeared in just 15 games for the Blues this season, tallying one goal and three assists. He has also contributed one goal and one assist over three games with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. Fabbri’s career totals include 107 goals and 113 assists across 457 games with the Blues, Detroit Red Wings, and Anaheim Ducks. His performance with the Blues was notable, but his limited ice time this season has raised questions about his role moving forward. The Wild’s acquisition of Fabbri adds depth to their roster, though his future with the team remains uncertain as he approaches free agency. Edmonton Oilers Clear Waivers for Mangiapane and Regula Edmonton Oilers forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenceman Alec Regula both cleared waivers on Monday, making them eligible for assignment to the AHL. This move could provide the Oilers with cap relief, as both players are under contract but not currently contributing significantly to the team’s success. Mangiapane, 29, has played in 52 games for the Oilers this season, recording seven goals and 14 points while posting a -19 plus/minus. He signed a two-year, $7.2-million deal with the Oilers in the summer, with his cap hit and contract term limiting his trade value. If sent to the AHL, the Oilers would gain $1.15 million in cap space, though the remaining $3.6 million of his contract would still count against their payroll. Regula, 25, has appeared in 29 games for the Oilers this season, contributing three points while averaging 14:28 minutes of ice time.#minnesota_wild #st_louis_blues #robby_fabbri #edmonton_oilers #andrew_mangiapane
