The Wild are placing star winger Kirill Kaprizov on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 23, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He’s eligible to come off at any time after missing the last three games with a minor lower-body injury but will still miss at least their next two games, Russo adds. The move creates roster space for a recall from AHL Iowa in place of captain Jared … [Read more...] about Wild Place Kirill Kaprizov On Injured Reserve, Jared Spurgeon To Miss Time
Guerin: Wild Will Be Cautious With Kirill Kaprizov’s Return
The Wild have been without superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov since the holiday break with a lower-body issue. It’s caused him to miss four games and will hold him out for at least one more, although general manager Bill Guerin says they’ll keep him sidelined for as long as the team needs to in order to allow him to fully recover. “The thing is that we don’t want him to come back … [Read more...] about Guerin: Wild Will Be Cautious With Kirill Kaprizov’s Return
Spurgeon Out Two To Three Weeks, Middleton Could Return Next Week
The lower-body injury that Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon sustained on Tuesday isn’t as bad as initially feared. However, it’s still expected to keep him out of the lineup for the next two to three weeks, reports Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. The 35-year-old has logged at least 20 minutes a night on the back end in every year but his rookie season back in 2010-11. … [Read more...] about Spurgeon Out Two To Three Weeks, Middleton Could Return Next Week
Wild Recall Carson Lambos And Brendan Gaunce
5:31 PM: The Wild officially announced both recalls. 4:56 PM: With veteran defenseman Jared Spurgeon expected to miss some time, the Wild are expected to bring up a blueliner from the minors. However, it appears it won’t be David Jiricek as expected. Instead, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that Carson Lambos, one of their top prospects, will get the nod … [Read more...] about Wild Recall Carson Lambos And Brendan Gaunce
Guerin: Wild “Not Looking To Trade” Marco Rossi
The Wild have received legitimate top-six production this year from 2020 ninth-overall pick Marco Rossi, which Wild general manager Bill Guerin says has taken his name off the trade block after years of speculation, as relayed by Michael Russo of The Athletic. “I’m very happy with Marco – oh my god, yeah,” Guerin said. “Just his pace of play, his engagement every night, he has … [Read more...] about Guerin: Wild “Not Looking To Trade” Marco Rossi