Wild Add Stanley Cup Champion from Blues Before NHL Trade Deadline

Minnesota has added some experience with winning.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 1:28pm

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The Minnesota Wild have claimed Robby Fabbri off waivers from the St. Louis Blues. Fabbri is a 2019 Stanley Cup champion from his first stint with St. Louis. The 30-year-old center has played in 457 NHL games with 107 goals and 113 assists over his career.

Why it matters

The Wild are looking to bolster their roster with playoff-tested talent as they push for a deep postseason run. Fabbri's championship pedigree and experience could provide valuable depth and leadership to the team.

The details

The Blues waived Fabbri on Sunday to clear him off their NHL roster, and he was claimed by the Wild. Fabbri has played for several teams in his career, including the Blues, Detroit Red Wings, and Anaheim Ducks. This season, he has one goal and three assists in 15 games for the Blues.

  • On March 2, 2026, the Minnesota Wild claimed Robby Fabbri off waivers from the St. Louis Blues.

The players

Robby Fabbri

A 30-year-old center who is a 2019 Stanley Cup champion from his first stint with the St. Louis Blues. He has played in 457 NHL games with 107 goals and 113 assists over his career.

St. Louis Blues

The NHL team that waived Robby Fabbri, allowing the Minnesota Wild to claim him.

Minnesota Wild

The NHL team that claimed Robby Fabbri off waivers from the St. Louis Blues.

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What they’re saying

“The news was reported by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.”

— Elliotte Friedman, NHL insider

What’s next

Fabbri will join the Minnesota Wild and provide depth and experience as they push for a deep playoff run.

The takeaway

The Wild's acquisition of Robby Fabbri, a Stanley Cup champion, demonstrates their commitment to building a roster capable of making a championship run. Fabbri's winning pedigree and versatility as a center could prove invaluable as the Wild navigate the postseason.