Nov 18, 2014
Wild G Harding clears waivers; will report to Iowa of AHL
The Minnesota Wild announced on Tuesday that goaltender Josh Harding had cleared waivers and will report to their AHL-affiliate Iowa Wild. Harding, 30, has not played yet this season after incurring a broken foot whilst kicking a wall during the off-season. He was initially suspended before being placed on injured reserve. Harding was activated on Monday before being waived.
TSN.ca Staff
The Minnesota Wild announced on Tuesday that goaltender Josh Harding had cleared waivers and will report to their AHL-affiliate Iowa Wild.
Harding, 30, has not played yet this season after incurring a broken foot whilst kicking a wall during the off-season. He was initially suspended before being placed on injured reserve. Harding was activated on Monday before being waived.
In 29 games last season, Harding posted an 18-7-3 record with a 1.66 goals against average and a .933 save percentage. He's in the final season of a three-year, $5.7 million contract.
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012, the Regina, Saskatchewan native recived the 2013 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy given to the NHL player who best exemplifies perserverance and sportsmanship.