Eriksson Ek agreed to terms on a two-year, $2.975 million deal with Minnesota on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek was limited to a mere 58 games last season due to injuries, but still managed to notch seven goals and seven helpers along the way. If he can stay healthy this year, the Swedish center should be in line for a top-six role, which figures to see him crest the 20-point mark for the first time in his career.

Eriksson Ek received a qualifying offer from the Wild on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek isn't a game-changing talent, but the 22-year-old center brings tremendous energy in a bottom-six role and has recorded point totals in the teens in each of the past two seasons. Every team needs affordable bottom-six guys like this, so it was prudent for the Wild to retain the Swede's rights with this move.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) had three hits in 15:02 during Friday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

The Swedish center didn't find his way onto the scoresheet after missing seven contests, but he skated 1:45 more than his season average, indicating he is ready to resume his full role for the Wild. Eriksson Ek has 13 points and 104 hits in 54 games while playing pivot in the bottom six.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) will play in Friday's game versus the Golden Knights, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek is returning from a seven-game absence due to this condition. He'll center the third line with Jordan Greenway and Luke Kunin, and he'll look to get back on track offensively after going pointless in his last six games.

According to coach Bruce Boudreau, Eriksson Ek (lower body) "looked good" in practice and is expected to rejoin the lineup for Friday's game against the Golden Knights, Chad Graff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek's return likely won't result in many fantasy lineup changes, but he should provide a bit more stability to the Wild's bottom six. He slotted in as the team's center on the third line during practice Thursday, positioning him alongside Jordan Greenway and Luke Kunin in his return.

Erickson Ek will be a game-time decision for Friday's tilt versus the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek hasn't lived up to his first-round billing through parts of three seasons at the top level. Though 2018-19 has been the more efficient of his two (mostly) full seasons in terms of points per game, it's amounted to just 13 points over 53 games. The Swede carries point-per-game marks in his brief time at the AHL level, so he has little to prove there. Considering his asking price may not be high now, Eriksson Ek may be worth a gamble in some dynasty formats. He will look to get back on the ice Friday to close out the season strong.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) will sit out Monday's tilt against Nashville, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek hasn't suited up since March 11. While the bottom-six pivot owns only 13 points in 53 games, he's a useful depth piece for a Wild team that's trying to scratch and claw its way to the postseason, so his presence will be sorely missed by the team, if not by fantasy owners. His next chance to return will come Friday in Vegas.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He's set to miss a sixth straight contest, and the team has struggled to a 2-3 record without his depth up the middle. Eriksson Ek's fantasy impact is negligible, however, with just 13 points in 53 games. He'll shift his focus to getting ready for Monday's game versus the Predators.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) isn't in the projected lineup for Friday's game against the Capitals, NHL.com's Harvey Valentine reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek will miss a fifth straight contest Friday, and he remains without a clear-cut timetable for his return to the lineup. Either way, there's no reason for fantasy owners to keep tabs on his availability, as he's only picked up 13 points in 53 appearances this season. Another update on the 22-year-old forward's status should surface once he's cleared for game action.

Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't be available Tuesday against the Avalanche, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wild coach Bruce Boudreau told reporters that he'd hoped Eriksson Ek wouldn't miss more than a week, but it will be going on nine days since the Swede's last official update when the team travels to D.C. for Friday's game against the Capitals. The silver lining is that the third-year pivot doesn't have a big enough role when healthy for this development to affect too many fantasy owners. Eriksson Ek has compiled 13 points (six goals, seven assists) over 53 top-level games this season.