Tyler Shough has only seen action twice in the NFL, but already he’s giving New Orleans Saints fans a glimpse of hope for the future.
This isn’t about the playoffs this season, but rather the long-term future of the team. It only takes one strong performance to make a real difference, and Shough played well enough in the Saints’ recent matchup against the Carolina Panthers to spark the question: “Is he the right guy?” rather than “Who will the Saints draft next?”
With the season slipping away, following Shough’s progress for the remainder of the year has become a crucial discussion point. If he proves to be the answer, the Saints could build their team around him, using a high draft pick as a weapon—or even trading down to accumulate more picks and strengthen the roster further.
It’s been a tough season, but the week following the Week 10 game has been the most positive stretch for the team so far. The potential of Shough’s performance could be the turning point for New Orleans as they evaluate their future direction.
ST. PAUL, Minn – Before its game against the San Jose Sharks (7-6-3) the Minnesota Wild (7-7-3) recalled defenseman David Spacek from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Spacek, 22, was a fifth round pick by the Wild from the 2022 NHL Draft. He has played in 145 games with the Iowa Wild in parts of three seasons. He has recorded seven goals, 42 assists and 49 points.
The 6-foot defender has six assists in 12 games this season for Iowa. With Jake Middleton sick, adding Spacek will provide the Wild with a seventh defenseman incase someone can’t play tonight.