Mavs in the NHL

Minnesota Wild photo

The Minnesota Wild open their season tonight (Thursday), and former Minnesota State player Ryan Carter is expected to be in the lineup for his new team. Carter spent parts of the last three seasons with the New Jersey Devils and has been in the NHL since 2007.

Meanwhile, Eriah Hayes made the opening-day roster of the San Jose Sharks. Hayes was a healthy scratch for the Sharks' first game on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

Other Mavericks in the NHL, of course, are David Backes in St. Louis and Tim Jackman in Anaheim.

Travis Morin (Dallas), Kael Mouillierat (NY Islanders), Ben Youds (Boston) and Tyler Pitlick (Edmonton) spent training camp with big clubs before being assigned to AHL teams.