The Minnesota Wild have claimed for Vinnie Hinostroza off waivers from the Nashville Predators. Hinostroza was leading the AHL in scoring with 11 goals and 33 points in 26 games with the Milwaukee Admirals when he was recalled on Dec. 28.

They claimed center Vinnie Hinostroza off waivers from Nashville Wednesday, an addition to the roster they had room to make because winger Jakub Lauko went on injured reserve with a lower-body injury that’s similar to the nagging issue that sidelined him earlier this season.

The Minnesota Wild added a new forward to their NHL roster thanks to the waiver wire. After the Nashville Predators placed veteran winger Vinnie Hinostroza on waivers, the Wild jumped on the available player and claimed him.