Kiersted was put on waivers by Minnesota on Thursday.
Kiersted had four goals, 12 points and 38 PIM in 49 regular-season appearances with AHL Iowa in 2025-26. He also has two goals and eight points in 45 career NHL regular-season games. The 28-year-old is likely to spend the majority of the upcoming campaign in the minors, but he might be summoned for a stint or two during the season, should the Wild require an injury replacement on the blue line.