Baddock was designated for waivers by Minnesota on Wednesday.
Baddock has featured in just one NHL game since turning pro back in 2016-17. As such, the winger probably shouldn't be worried about being claimed off the waiver wire. Once the 2014 sixth-round pick clears, he figures to be reassigned to AHL Iowa, where he will likely play the majority of his games this year.
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Wild's Brandon Baddock: Re-ups with Minnesota
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Baddock signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Wednesday.
Baddock initially joined the Wild in a trade from the Canadiens in February. After the deal, Baddock had one assist in 28 contests with AHL Iowa, where he'll likely play a majority of the 2022-23 campaign.
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Wild's Brandon Baddock: Traded to Minnesota
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Baddock was traded from Montreal to Minnesota in exchange for Andrew Hammond on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Baddock will report to AHL Iowa. The 26-year-old winger has notched seven points through 33 AHL appearances this year.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Headed back to minors
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Baddock was demoted to AHL Laval on Thursday.
With the Habs starting to get players back into the lineup, Baddock was no longer needed as a depth option for the club. The 26-year-old Alberta native figures to play the bulk of his games in the minors this year, where he has tallied six points in 23 appearances for the Rocket.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Drops to taxi squad
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Baddock was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
The Canadiens are bound to have a lot of moving parts ahead of Wednesday's return to play versus the Bruins. It's possible Baddock is recalled to the main roster to play in that contest if other forwards remain sidelined.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Joining team in Boston
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Baddock (COVID-19 protocols) will link up with the team on the road ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Bruins.
Baddock will be activated off the league's COVID-19 protocols and should be an option for the Caps in Wednesday's tilt, depending on the health of Joel Armia (undisclosed) and Christian Dvorak (lower body). If the Habs can get back to 100 percent, Baddock will likely be sent back to at least the taxi squad if not AHL Laval outright.
The Canadiens placed Baddock in COVID-19 protocols Friday.
The news comes a day after Baddock logged 8:24 of ice time in his NHL debut Thursday against Carolina. How long the winger is sidelined will depend on his symptoms and test results.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Makes NHL debut
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Baddock delivered six hits over 8:24 of ice time in Thursday's 4-0 loss to Carolina.
Baddock made his NHL debut as a last-minute insertion to the lineup after Jonathan Drouin was scratched due to an illness not related to COVID-19. The 26-year-old Albertan skated on the fourth line and brought grit to the role. While at AHL Laval, Baddock had two goals, four assists, 35 PIM and three fights over 23 games.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Joins taxi squad
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Baddock was added to the taxi squad from AHL Laval on Monday.
Baddock has recorded two goals and four assists through 23 appearances for the AHL's Laval Rocket this season. The 26-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Joins active roster
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Baddock was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Tuesday.
Baddock was added as an insurance body for Tuesday's contest against Tampa Bay but ended up being a healthy scratch.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Waived by Montreal
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Baddock was waived by the Canadiens on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Baddock spent the 2020-21 season with the Laval Rocket of the AHL, scoring two goals with three assists over 25 games. The 26-year-old forward is not afraid to throw his body or punches -- 441 PIM over 195 AHL games -- and will likely continue to do so with AHL Laval this season.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Staying in Montreal
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Baddock inked a one-year, two-way deal with the Canadiens on Sunday.
The 26-year-old spent all of the 2021 season in the minors with AHL Laval, recording two goals and five points over 25 games. Baddock has yet to make his NHL debut, so he's not likely to hold any fantasy value heading into next season despite his new deal.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Down to AHL
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Baddock was assigned to AHL Laval on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Baddock didn't make his NHL debut during this short stint with the big club. The 26-year-old winger has accrued five points and 47 PIM across 17 AHL contests this season.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: On taxi squad again
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Baddock was promoted to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Baddock's assignment to the taxi squad helps the Canadiens reach personnel minimums, as they must carry at least four players on the taxi squad. The 26-year-old isn't expected to play at the NHL level this year.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Back to AHL
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Baddock was assigned to AHL Laval on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
It was a brief stay on the taxi squad for Baddock. The 26-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut. He's accrued five points and 47 PIM across 17 AHL games this year.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Promoted to taxi squad
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Baddock was added to Montreal's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Baddock has yet to make his NHL debut. He's picked up five points in 17 AHL contests this season.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Sent to AHL
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Baddock was demoted to AHL Laval on Monday, CBS Sports reports.
Baddock has two points and eight penalty minutes in four AHL games this season and has yet to make his NHL debut. Barring a slew of injuries to Montreal's forward group, the 24-year-old won't see any time with the big club this season.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Rises to taxi squad
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Baddock was promoted to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Baddock remains a long-shot to see any NHL action this season, so expect the 25-year-old to soon return to the minors again.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Returning to minors
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Baddock was reassigned to AHL Laval on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Baddock continues to bounce between levels to accommodate the personnel requirements for the Canadiens' taxi squad. The 25-year-old will likely only play in the minors this year.
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Canadiens' Brandon Baddock: Shifts to taxi squad
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Baddock was reassigned to Montreal's taxi squad after going unclaimed off waivers Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
The 25-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut, as he's expected to spend his time between AHL Laval and the taxi squad in 2021. Baddock has placed one game in the minors this season, earning an assist and a plus-2 rating in the contest.
