Wild's Tyler Graovac: In mix for role on fourth line

Graovac says he's fully healthy after struggling with a groin injury that required surgery to repair his bilateral core muscle, Michael Russo of the Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Graovac is battling Zac Dalpe and Joel Eriksson Ek for the center spot on the fourth line. Graovac was able to play with the injury last season but wasn't at full strength and scored just 16 points at AHL Iowa in 39 games after scoring 46 points in 73 games in 2014-15. Graovac will need to pass through waivers if he goes to the AHL this season, so the Wild will give him a hard look in training camp.