Walker suffered a shoulder injury at the IIHF World Championship in Finland on Friday and is returning back home, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker's tournament is over after just one game. Team doctors told him that he will be ready to go for the start of training camp in September. The rookie had a goal and an assist in nine NHL games in his first professional season. Walker also scored 27 times and added 21 helpers in 56 AHL games.

Walker was sent down to the AHL on Friday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Walker was called up Wednesday, but was a healthy scratch for that evening's contest against Dallas. He had a goal and two points in nine outings with Minnesota during the regular season. At the AHL level with Iowa, he contributed 27 goals and 48 points in 56 appearances in 2022-23.

Walker was recalled by the Wild on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's been promoted, at this point Walker isn't expected to draw into the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus Dallas. The 23-year-old rookie has picked up two points through nine top-level appearances this season.

Walker was assigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Walker picked up an assist Thursday, giving him a goal and two points in nine NHL games this season. Walker has 26 goals and 46 points in 54 games with Iowa this season.

Walker was promoted from AHL Iowa on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's been recalled, at this point it isn't clear if Walker will jump into the lineup for Thursday's regular-season finale versus Nashville. He's picked up one goal through eight top-level appearances this season.

Walker has been reassigned to AHL Iowa on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Walker has a goal in eight NHL games this season. Walker had 24 goals and 44 points in 50 games at the AHL level before his recall.

Walker was called up by Minnesota on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker has a goal in six games with Minnesota this season. At the AHL level, he's contributed 24 goals and 44 points in 50 contests with Iowa in 2022-23. Kirill Kaprizov sustained a lower-body injury during Wednesday's contest versus Winnipeg, so Walker might draw into the lineup Saturday against San Jose.

Walker was sent back to AHL Iowa on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Walker has suited up in six games with Minnesota this season. He was a healthy scratch Saturday versus the Blues due to the return of forwards Marcus Foligno (lower body) and Mason Shaw (suspension).

Walker recorded his first NHL goal and point in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Walker's marker came at 17:55 of the third period and was scored on an empty net. He was playing in his fifth NHL game after being called up from AHL Iowa on Monday. The 23-year-old logged 11:12 of ice time against Winnipeg.

Walker was promoted from AHL Iowa on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, the Wild recalled Walker ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Jets. He has 24 points through 23 AHL games but he's been held scoreless through four career NHL appearances.