Kyle Rau
C FA
Tue 4/6/21 1:09 PM

Rau was waived by Minnesota on Tuesday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is likely just a procedural move that will allow the Wild to move Rau between the active roster and taxi squad freely. The 28-year-old forward has picked up one helper in 10 NHL appearances this year.

Kyle Rau
C FA
Mon 4/5/21 11:53 PM

Rau was recalled on an emergency basis for Monday's game against Minnesota, according to CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Rau was in the lineup for the third straight game Monday while Minnesota deals with a handful of injuries. The 28-year-old now has just one assist through 10 games this season.

Kyle Rau
C FA
Sun 4/4/21 10:32 PM

Rau was reassigned to Minnesota's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Rau has picked up one helper in nine top-level appearances this year. He could return to the active roster for Monday's clash with Colorado.

Kyle Rau
C FA
Sat 4/3/21 2:10 PM

Rau was promoted to the active roster for Saturday's game against the Golden Knights, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rau will play in a second straight game, as Nico Sturm will be scratched once again. The 28-year-old Rau is expected to skate on the fourth line. He's averaged 8:30 of ice time per game this year, posting an assist and 15 shots on net through eight apperances.

Kyle Rau
C FA
Fri 4/2/21 10:26 PM

Rau was assigned to the taxi squad Friday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Rau should be expected to move between the active roster and the taxi squad frequently. The 28-year-old has one assist in eight NHL games this year.

Kyle Rau
C FA
Thu 4/1/21 8:26 PM

Rau was promoted to the active roster Thursday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rau was activated from injured reserve and assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday. The 28-year-old hasn't played a game since March 10, but he'll take Nico Sturm's spot in the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Golden Knights. Rau has notched one point through seven games this year.

Kyle Rau
C FA
Wed 3/31/21 10:20 PM

Rau (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Rau has recovered from his injury, but he'll have to wait to get back into the lineup. The 28-year-old will likely stay in the mix for bottom-six minutes for now.

Kyle Rau
C FA
Sun 3/28/21 9:12 PM

Rau was placed on injured reserve Sunday, CapFriendly reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rau has already missed the last eight games so he'll be eligible to return once healthy. At the moment, he doesn't have a clear timetable to return. The 28-year-old has one assists in seven games this season.

Kyle Rau
C FA
Thu 3/25/21 7:27 PM

Rau (upper body) isn't in the projected lineup for Thursday's matchup versus the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Rau is set to miss an eighth straight game. Once the 28-year-old is healthy, he may be sent back to AHL Iowa.

Kyle Rau
C FA
Wed 3/24/21 5:12 PM

Rau (upper body) won't suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rau will miss a seventh straight game. If he was healthy, he likely would've drawn into the lineup for Zach Parise, who was placed in COVID-19 protocol Wednesday.