Late debuts for the Wild

December 20, 2016 at 5:42AM
Oldest Wild debut: Defenseman Lubomir Sekeras spent 12 season in Czech or Slovak leagues before making his NHL debut with the expansion Wild in 2000-01. He played three seasons for the Wild.
Oldest Wild debut: Defenseman Lubomir Sekeras spent 12 season in Czech or Slovak leagues before making his NHL debut with the expansion Wild in 2000-01. He played three seasons for the Wild. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Pat Cannone is expected to make his NHL debut at age 30. He would become the second-oldest player to make his NHL debut for the Wild:

PlayerAgeDebut

Lubomir Sekeras31Oct. 6, 2000 (first of 213 NHL games)

Tony Virta29March 20, 2002 (first of eight NHL games)

Mike Matteucci29April 4, 2001 (first of six NHL games)

Source: Elias Sports Bureau

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