Rau had just one assist in three games with the Wild last season. He spent most of the year in the AHL, where he had 50 points (23G / 27A) in 69 games. Rau will push for a roster spot in training camp but will have a tough time cracking one of the deepest rosters in the NHL.
Rau scored two goals in nine games with the Wild this season.
Rau comes up due to the Matt Cullen injury. He has two goals in seven games.
Rau heads back to the minors where he will be better served. He has two goals through seven games.
Rau likely plays on the second or third line if called upon. He has two goals through seven games.
Rau heads back to the minors now that the Wild have some veteran depth. He scored two goals in seven games.
Rau is expected to play for a suspended Warren Peters. He has one goal in four games.
Rau scored a goal over his four games with the Wild. He has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
Look for Rau to come back up to the big club. The undrafted rookie has a goal in two games.
Rau heads back to the minors to get more seasoning. He has a goal in his two career NHL games.
He has seven goals and 19 points through 38 games. Look for him to start on a scoring line.
Rau comes up for his second stint this season. He did not get into any games during his first call up.
Rau didn't make his NHL debut due to PM Bouchard drawing back into the lineup.
Rau will not dress tonight. The rookie has no fantasy hockey value at the moment.
Like Palmer, it would be the first NHL game for the 24-year-old who has posted five goals and nine assists through 29 games with the Aeros this season. -View from the Lighthouse