Wild Add Fabbri, Place Pitlick on Waivers – Roster Shuffle in Minnesota
Published: March 2, 2026
Wild Claim Forward Robby Fabbri
The Minnesota Wild have added depth to their forward ranks, claiming winger Robby Fabbri off waivers from the St. Louis Blues. To make room for Fabbri on the roster, the Wild have placed forward Tyler Pitlick on waivers.
Fabbri Reunited with Former Teammate
Fabbri will join a Wild team that already features former Blues teammate Vladimir Tarasenko. Fabbri signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blues in December after beginning the season with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL.
Fabbri’s NHL Journey
Fabbri originally entered the NHL as a first-round pick of the Blues in 2014. He enjoyed a breakout season in 2016-17, recording 18 goals and 37 points in 72 games. However, his career was hampered by multiple knee injuries between 2016 and 2020.
“Fabbri will rival fourth-line minutes in Minnesota.”
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Despite the injuries, Fabbri was a member of the Blues’ Stanley Cup-winning team in 2019, contributing seven points in 42 games across the regular season and playoffs.
Pitlick’s Status
Pitlick recorded two goals, 24 penalty minutes and a minus-four rating in 32 games with the Wild this season. He likewise registered 11 points in 12 AHL games. Pitlick spent the 2024-25 season with the Providence Bruins, where he ranked third on the team in scoring with 46 points in 59 games.
Pitlick has appeared in 452 NHL games across seven different organizations, totaling 58 goals and 111 points.
Why the Moves Matter
The acquisition of Fabbri provides the Wild with a potentially impactful depth forward, even as the placement of Pitlick on waivers suggests a shift in the team’s roster priorities. The move comes after Robert Thomas’ return from a month-long absence due to injury and personal leave prompted the Blues to designate Fabbri for waivers.
FAQ
- Who did the Wild claim off waivers? Robby Fabbri from the St. Louis Blues.
- Who did the Wild place on waivers? Tyler Pitlick.
- What is Robby Fabbri’s position? Winger.
- Has Robby Fabbri won a Stanley Cup? Yes, he won with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.