Wild's Joel Eriksson-Ek: In mix for role on fourth line

Eriksson-Ek, who had no points and two shots on goal in Tuesday's preseason loss to Colorado, will return to Sweden rather than playing in the AHL if he doesn't make the Minnesota roster, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Eriksson-Ek is competing with Tyler Graovac and Zac Dalpe for the center spot on the fourth line.