Gustafsson gave up eight goals in Saturday's loss for AHL Iowa. It doesn't sound like Gustafsson is an option for the NHL Wild with both Darcy Kuemper and Niklas Backstrom dealing with illnesses. Gustafsson is struggling in the AHL with a 3.60 GAA and .889 save percentage.

Gustafsson is off to a slow start at AHL Iowa with a 2-6 record, a 3.70 GAA and .884 save percentage. With his slow start and Josh Harding close to returning from a leg injury, it doesn't look like Gustafsson will get a shot in the NHL any time soon. However, his fantasy value is more tied to his long-term outlook as a prospect.

Gustafsson was assigned to AHL Iowa. Gustafsson spent a few days with the Wild last season but will spend most of his time this year at AHL Iowa barring injuries. He may be the goalie of the future for the Wild, but it may be another year or two before he gets a significant role with the big league club.

Johan Gustafsson was returned to Minnesota's AHL affiliate in Iowa after Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Nashville. Gustafsson filled in for injured netminder Niklas Backstrom as Darcy Kuemper's backup. Thursday's contest marked Minnesota's last game before the Olympic break, so he'll continue to play in the AHL during that time.

Johan Gustafsson has been called up by Minnesota. He will dress as Darcy Kuemper's understudy in Thursday's game against Nashville. Niklas Backstrom is still being hampered by an abdominal issue.

Johan Gustafsson has been summoned from the minors. He will serve as Darcy Kuemper's backup on Tuesday night in Dallas because Niklas Backstrom (lower body) and Josh Harding (illness) won't be available.

Johan Gustafsson has been assigned to the minors. Minnesota activated Josh Harding from injured reserve on Friday, but he didn't dress in the team's 6-4 loss to Winnipeg. Harding is ready to return to uniform now though, so Gustafsson will head back to the AHL.

Johan Gustafsson will remain with the Minnesota Wild through Monday. The prevailing thought was that Darcy Kuemper would be recalled to play one of the two games the Wild have Sunday and Monday but Kuemper is hurting so Gustafsson will stay while Josh Harding remains on the injured list. Whether Niklas Backstrom plays both games or Gustafsson makes his NHL debut is still up in the air at this time. The 21-year-old Gustafsson is in his first season in North America and was 4-4-0 with a 2.95 GAA and a .898 save percentage with Iowa of the AHL before his recall.

The Minnesota Wild have recalled goaltender Johan Gustafsson from the minors. Gustafsson was recalled as Josh Harding was placed on the injured reserve list. He will serve as the backup to Niklas Backstrom but may not see any action in goal as the Wild could turn to Darcy Kuemper if they need to spell Backstrom next week. The 21-year-old Gustafsson is in his first season in North America and was 4-4-0 with a 2.95 GAA and a .898 save percentage with Iowa of the AHL before his recall.

Johan Gustafsson has been reassigned to AHL Iowa. He hasn't seen any NHL action in his career, so the Wild have brought Darcy Kuemper back up with Niklas Backstrom out of commission with a concussion.