Eriksson Ek was recalled from AHL Iowa on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 20-year-old barely lasted 24 hours in the AHL, and will likely rejoin the team for Tuesday's matchup against Winnipeg. Eriksson Ek will likely slot back into centering the third line as Zach Parise (back) and Charlie Coyle (leg) remain out, and should remain in the majors at least for the time being.

Eriksson Ek was sent down to the minors on Sunday, per the NHL transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

After appearing in all nine games this season, Eriksson Ek will join AHL Iowa. This is a rather surprising move, as Eriksson Ek has spent nearly his entire professional career in the NHL and posted seven points in 15 games last season, while contributing a strong two-way game. The 20-year-old is on a two-way contract, and can be recalled at any time.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal and had three shots on goal in 10:56 of ice time in Thursday's loss at Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek made the final roster and begins the season as the center on the third line. He could get more power-play ice time if the first game indicates that he'll make a big leap in his second season. With four goals in 16 NHL games, he's shown an ability to find the back of the net.

Eriksson Ek has likely won a spot on the Wild's roster as the third-line center, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild could possibly keep Daniel Winnik on the roster and send Eriksson Ek to the minors, but he's most likely going to begin the season as the center on the third line with Zach Parise dealing with a back injury.

Eriksson Ek, who is battling for a roster spot with Luke Kunin, will make his preseason debut Sunday, Michael Russo of TheAthletic.com reports

EDGE Analysis

Erickson Ek had an impressive rookie campaign with seven points in 15 NHL games, splitting time between the NHL and Farjestad in the Swedish Elite League. It would seem likely he'll make the final roster given his promise from last season. He hasn't played in the first two preseason games.

Eriksson Ek will be playing for Sweden in the World Championships next month, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The center had a solid rookie campaign with 7 points in 15 NHL games despite only seeing 10:37 per game. With the Wild knocked out of the playoffs, Eriksson Ek will stay fresh by representing his country.

Eriksson Ek will join Minnesota for a contest against the Capitals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek elected to finish his season with Farjestad in the Swedish Elite League, but is now ready to join the Wild as the playoffs loom. He played in nine games earlier this season for Minnesota, recording two goals and three assists on the fourth line. The Wild are hoping he will bring a spark to turn their slump around. It's probably not worth putting him in a fantasy lineup right now, but his long-term potential is something to keep an eye on.

The Wild are expected to recall Eriksson Ek from Farjestad of the Swedish Elite League in the near future, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Minnesota initially hoped to have the 20-year-old back with the big club in January, but opted to wait until Farjestad's season concluded. Eriksson Ek is said to be en route to the United States, and once he has an opportunity to practice with the team and get acclimated, he'll likely be formally recalled. The 2015 first-round pick got off to a hot start to his NHL career back in October before heading off to Sweden, producing two goals and three assists in nine games while logging only 10:07 of ice time. Eriksson Ek, who is capable of playing either center or wing, will be playoff eligible by virtue of appearing early this season, but would burn the first year of his three-year, entry-level contract once he plays in his next game with the Wild.

Eriksson Ek was loaned to Farjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It's rare for players to be assigned to foreign clubs mid-season, but in this case, Eriksson Ek must play out the remainder of Farjestad's campaign before he'd be eligible to return to the Wild. The Swedish club's match schedules run through early February, so that is the earliest we should expect the two-way forward back, and that's only if they miss the tournament that follows the regular season. Eriksson Ek showed well for Minnesota, scoring two goals with three assists in nine games, though all of the points were had in a four-game stretch.

Eriksson Ek will be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game against Calgary, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eriksson Ek has played nine games in the NHL and can be sent to the minors or team in Sweden without enacting the first year of his three-year deal. He'll continue to be a healthy scratch while the Wild decided his status, but it sounds like the team is leaning toward sending him back to his team in Sweden.