Almond has been loaned to Geneve-Servette in Switzerland, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He was playing for AHL Iowa, but chose to return to Switzerland. He had played in Switzerland the past two years. The Wild still own his rights for the NHL, but it seems unlikely he'll return this season since his goal was to make the NHL roster.

Almond will report to AHL Iowa rather than return to playing in Europe, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Almond played the last two seasons in Switzerland and could leave and play there again after missing out on the NHL roster, but he'll play in Iowa for now as he could be traded to another NHL team.

The Wild placed Almond on waivers Monday, Chad Graff of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Almond made a good run at a spot on the Wild's Opening Night roster, but he did not wind up making the cut. Assuming he clears waivers, it remains to be seen if he will stay with Minnesota, or head back to Switzerland, where he spent the last two seasons.

Almond is competing for a gig as the Wild's 12th or 13th forward in training camp, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Almond was signed to a one-year, one-way contract by the Wild in July, after a two-year stint in Switzerland in which he accrued 26 goals and 64 points over 83 games. The one-way deal means Almond will have to pass through waivers if he gets cut during training camp, after which he'd have to decide to play with the Wild's AHL affiliate in Iowa or return to Switzerland. The 25-year-old previously appeared with the Wild for 25 games over parts of three seasons from 2009 to 2012, but that won't necessarily give him an edge over the other skaters competing for depth roles. Should Almond somehow end up claiming a roster spot, he'd likely be relegated to checking-line status, with limited ice time coming his way.

The Minnesota Wild have officially announced Cody Almond's one-year extension. Almond will make $550,000 in 2014-15. He's looking to prove himself in the NHL after scoring 18 goals and 34 points in 44 Swiss league games last season.

Cody Almond has agreed to a one-year, $550,000 contract with the Minnesota Wild. Almond is likely to make the Wild's opening game roster given that the deal is one-way. He's returning to Minnesota's organization after spending two campaigns in the Swiss league. He had 18 goals and 34 points in 44 contests last season.

Cody Almond was signed by MIN on Friday January 18.

Cody Almond has left the Wild to play for a club in Switzeralnd. Almond signed with Servette, which is based in Geneva. He played 25 games with the Wild over the past three season with a high of 10 games last year. The 22-year-old center has two goals for his only career NHL points. Almond was 7-8-15 in 46 matches with Houston (AHL) last season.

Minnesota sent center Cody Almond back to Houston of the AHL. Almond was summoned on an emergency basis to played Sunday at Chicago where he logged 7:37 and fought Andrew Shaw. He has one goal for his lone point in 10 games with the Wild this season.

The Minnesota Wild have called up Cody Almond. Almond participated in Sunday's game against Chicago. He had seven penalty minutes and 7:37 minutes of playing time.