Wild's Teemu Pulkkinen: Demoted to AHL affiliate

The Wild reassigned Pulkkinen to AHL Iowa on Thursday.

Analysis:

The 24-year-old winger was brought up to the big club prior to Wednesday's game against Toronto as an insurance policy, but he ended up being a healthy scratch for the contest. Pulkkinen has been great in the minors this campaign, racking up 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 16 games with AHL Iowa, so he'll likely get another opportunity with the Wild later this season.