Aube-Kubel signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel appeared in 22 regular-season games between the Sabres and Rangers last year, his lowest mark since the 2018-19 campaign. He logged a goal, an assist, 40 hits and 19 PIM while averaging 9:25 of ice time, and he'll have to compete for a spot on the NHL roster during the 2025-26 season.

Aube-Kubel was recalled from AHL Hartford on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel was traded to the Rangers from the Sabres in early March, but he began his tenure with his new club in the minors. However, he'll join the Rangers for the first time and will presumably provide additional depth after Arthur Kaliyev (upper body) was ruled out for the season last week. Aube-Kubel made 19 appearances for Buffalo earlier this year and recorded a goal, an assist, 33 hits and 17 PIM while averaging 9:32 of ice time.

Aube-Kubel was traded to the Rangers from the Sabres on Friday in exchange for Erik Brannstrom, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel has been in the minors since late January and will likely remain in the AHL following Friday's trade that swaps depth pieces for each organization. He made 19 appearances for Buffalo earlier this year and logged a goal, an assist, 33 hits and 17 PIM while averaging 9:32 of ice time.

Aube-Kubel was placed on waivers Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel has one goal, one assist, 18 shots on net, 33 hits and 17 PIM through 19 appearances this season. He has been a healthy scratch in seven of the last eight games. If Aube-Kubel clears waivers, he could head to AHL Rochester for playing time.

Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports that Aube-Kubel (illness) will be available for Tuesday's road game against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel missed Sunday's 4-2 win over St. Louis due to the illness. The 28-year-old could be a healthy scratch Tuesday, though, as he's not a regular among Buffalo's forward group. The right-shot forward hasn't been much of a factor on offense in 2024-25, contributing just one goal and one assist through 16 appearances.

Aube-Kubel (illness) is not in Buffalo's lineup Sunday against the Blues, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel had been a healthy scratch in the Sabres' previous two contests. The 28-year-old forward has a goal and two points in 16 games played this year.

Aube-Kubel missed practice Saturday due to an illness and is questionable for Sunday's tilt in St. Louis, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel has been a healthy scratch in the last two games. He has one goal and two points through 16 appearances with the Sabres this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

Aube-Kubel scored a goal, added two hits and logged two PIM in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel has played in five straight games, picking up two points while taking the spot of Sam Lafferty (lower body) on the fourth line. The 28-year-old Aube-Kubel has just the two points to go with 13 shots on net, 20 hits and 10 PIM over 12 contests this season. He's mostly a gritty player, so don't expect a sudden burst of offense even if he can maintain his lineup spot.

Aube-Kubel returned to the lineup Saturday in a 3-0 loss to the Islanders, but he recorded just three shots on goal and three hits over 11:23 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel filled in for Sam Lafferty (lower body) in this contest. Given the Sabres produced no goals, lineup changes could be coming for Tuesday versus the Avalanche. Aube-Kubel played in just six of 14 contests in November and remains in search of his first point -- he's been held scoreless with seven shots on net, 11 hits and six PIM over eight appearances so far. When he plays, he's typically stuck in a fourth-line role.

Aube-Kubel (lower body) will rejoin the Sabres' lineup Monday against Florida, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aube-Kubel played just one game with Buffalo before suffering a lower-body injury that sidelined him for three weeks. The 28-year-old forward is expected to fill a middle-six role with the Sabres. Aube-Kubel logged six goals and 16 points in 60 games with the Capitals last season.