Baribeau was added to the taxi squad Monday, CapFriendly reports.
Baribeau has been strong with AHL Iowa this season, posting a .920 save percentage and 2.36 GAA through five appearances. He'll likely head back to the minors soon and won't have a chance to make his NHL debut yet.
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Wild's Dereck Baribeau: Heads back to minors
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Baribeau was assigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.
This move was inevitable, as fellow netminders Cam Talbot and Kaapo Kahkonen are both healthy. Baribeau will continue to develop in the minors. The 22-year-old enjoyed a strong start to the AHL season, recording a .927 save percentage and a 2-0-1 record through three appearances.
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Wild's Dereck Baribeau: Back on active roster
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Baribeau was promoted to the active roster from the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.
This is likely the last time Baribeau will be needed to back up Kaapo Kahkonen, as Cam Talbot is with the team after clearing the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. Once Talbot is ready to suit up, Baribeau will likely shuffle off to AHL Iowa.
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Wild's Dereck Baribeau: Climbs to active roster
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The Wild reassigned Baribeau to the active roster Thursday.
With Andrew Hammond shifting into the league's COVID-19 protocol Thursday, Baribeau will take his place on the active roster. Kaapo Kahkonen will handle starting duties for Thursday's game, with Baribeau handling backup duties. The 22-year-old enjoyed a strong start to the AHL season, producing a .927 save percentage through three games this year.
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Wild's Dereck Baribeau: Shifts to taxi squad
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Baribeau was recalled from AHL Iowa to the taxi squad Monday.
Baribeau will travel with the team on its three-game road trip because Cam Talbot is still in COVID-19 protocol. He's not expected to suit up unless either Kaapo Kahkonen or Andrew Hammond suffers an injury. The 22-year-old enjoyed a strong start to the AHL season, producing a .927 save percentage through three games this year.
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Wild's Dereck Baribeau: Returned to minor-league affiliate
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The Wild assigned Baribeau to AHL Iowa on Friday.
Baribeau's demotion suggests Cam Talbot (lower body) is likely closing in on a return to action. The 22-year-old backstop likely won't see any NHL action in 2020-21 unless multiple Minnesota netminders go down with an injury or an illness.
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Wild's Dereck Baribeau: Shuffles to taxi squad
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Baribeau was recalled from AHL Iowa to the Wild's taxi squad Thursday.
Baribeau spent most of his time in the ECHL last year and is merely an emergency option because Cam Talbot (lower body) is still out. Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to be the Wild's top goalie for the time being, while Andrew Hammond serves as the backup. Baribeau will practice with the team and add depth.
