The Wild announced defense prospect David Jiříček is done for the season after sustaining a lacerated spleen last weekend while playing for AHL Iowa. His season is over, and he won’t be an option for them, assuming they make the playoffs. Minnesota acquired Jiříček from the Blue Jackets early in the season. The right-shot defender had averaged just 11:12 of ice time through six … [Read more...] about Wild’s David Jiříček Done For Season With Lacerated Spleen
Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek Begin On-Ice Rehab
Wild stars Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek have progressed enough in their recovery from lower-body injuries to return to the ice sheet ahead of today’s practice, relays Michael Russo of The Athletic. Head coach John Hynes stressed the development doesn’t signal a return is imminent for either, but told reporters they’ll both travel on their upcoming road trip after taking … [Read more...] about Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek Begin On-Ice Rehab
Latest On Minnesota Wild Injuries
March 26: The Wild returned Crotty to the minors late last night after he didn’t enter the lineup, per a team announcement. March 25: Throughout each season, a handful of teams fall into the well of persistent injury bugs. For yet another year, the Minnesota Wild have found themselves firmly in that rut – with persistent injuries holding stars like Kirill Kaprizov, Joel … [Read more...] about Latest On Minnesota Wild Injuries
Central Notes: Brodin, Bolduc, Predators
The Minnesota Wild have opted to pull defenseman Jonas Brodin back out of the lineup with three games over the next four days, per Joe Smith of The Athletic. Brodin returned from a month-long absence on Friday, after recovering from missing 12 games with a lower-body injury. Head coach John Hynes told Smith that Brodin’s absence was precautionary, and that the defender hadn’t … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Brodin, Bolduc, Predators
Wild Recall Liam Öhgren And Cameron Crotty
Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin announced today the team has recalled forward Liam Öhgren and defender Cameron Crotty from Iowa on an emergency basis, per a team announcement. The Wild will face-off against the Dallas Stars on Monday, and forward Marcus Foligno (who has missed three straight contests) remains day-to-day as he works … [Read more...] about Wild Recall Liam Öhgren And Cameron Crotty