Rau was waived by the Wild on Thursday for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Iowa.

EDGE Analysis

Rau appeared in just 14 contests for the Wild last year in which he garnered two assists, 15 shots and 23 hits while logging 9:34 of ice time per game. The 28-year-old center figures to remain on the shortlist of potential call-ups throughout the season but may not get into enough games to warrant a roster spot on most fantasy squads.

Rau signed a one-year, two-way contract with Minnesota on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rau averaged 9:34 of ice time with two assists in 14 NHL games last season. The 28-year-old Minnesota native will likely play a similar depth role with the Wild during the 2021-22 campaign.

Rau ascended from the taxi squad and will play Thursday in St. Louis, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rau has played in 13 games with the Wild this season but hasn't appeared in the last 15. However, with the team resting several regulars for its season finale in advance of the playoffs, he'll get another look at NHL ice. Rau has two points this year.

Rau was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Rau served as forward depth Monday. The 28-year-old could continue to see game-day recalls to the active roster as injury insurance in warmups.

Rau was recalled on an emergency basis Monday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rau was promoted as a depth body and would end up watching Monday's game against Vegas from the press box as a healthy scratch. He has two assists in 13 games this season.

Rau was sent to the taxi squad Sunday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rau has skated in the last six games with Minnesota, averaging 10:17 of ice time and picking up one assist. The 28-year-old could be back on the active roster for Monday's game against the Blues.

Rau was promoted for Friday's tilt with St. Louis, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rau has two assists through 11 games this season, including one in Wednesday's win over Colorado. The 28-year-old should stay in the lineup as long as Nick Bjugstad (upper body) and Marcus Foligno (undisclosed) are unavailable.

Rau was designated for the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Rau notched his second assist of the season in Wednesday's win over the Avalanche. The 28-year-old has played in the last four games, though he's averaged just 8:38 of ice time this season.

Rau posted an assist in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rau set up linemate Luke Johnson's first NHL tally at 13:15 of the first period. With his second helper of the year, Rau has multiple points in a single NHL campaign for the first time since 2016-17. The 28-year-old forward has two assists, 15 shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-2 rating through 11 outings overall.

Rau cleared waivers Wednesday but will remain on the active roster to play versus the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Rau has filled a bottom-six role, and he often moves to the taxi squad on off days. The 28-year-old has one assist through 10 appearances.