Eriksson-Ek was assigned to AHL Iowa, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson-Ek's stay in Iowa may be short, however, as the Wild had previously said he would return to his team in Sweden if he didn't make the NHL roster. It's possible the team changed its mind, but they may be making a short-term roster move in conjunction with Eriksson-Ek going to Iowa. Either way, Zac Dalpe will begin the season as the center on the fourth line.