The Wild will activate defenseman Jonas Brodin off long-term injured reserve prior to tonight’s contest against the Islanders, The Athletic’s Michael Russo reports. Brodin, 30, will play for the first time since sustaining an upper-body injury on December 8, ending a 17-game absence. He is expected to return to his top-pairing role alongside rookie Brock Faber, a role he’s held … [Read more...] about Wild To Activate Jonas Brodin Off LTIR
Jared Spurgeon To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery On Back And Hip
The Minnesota Wild have announced that team captain Jared Spurgeon is set to miss the remainder of the season after surgery on his back and hip. Spurgeon has been limited for much of the season, playing in just 16 games this year. He hasn’t played since January 2nd, though, as he’s continuing to struggle with lower-body injuries. This includes an injury suffered in the … [Read more...] about Jared Spurgeon To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery On Back And Hip
Wild Place Connor Dewar On IR, Recall Jake Lucchini
The Wild picked up a big win last night in Florida but it came at a cost with goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (upper body) and center Connor Dewar (lower body) leaving with injury. The latter’s injury will keep him out for at least the next week as Michael Russo of The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that Dewar has been placed on injured reserve. Taking his place on the roster … [Read more...] about Wild Place Connor Dewar On IR, Recall Jake Lucchini
Latest Wild Injury Updates
The Athletic’s Joe Smith relayed word from Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes related to injuries to numerous Wild players. Hynes offered no update on the status of either Marc-Andre Fleury or Frederick Gaudreau, though he did not rule out Fleury potentially playing later in the week. He also added that Vinni Lettieri is skating back in St. Paul. Lettieri has not played yet … [Read more...] about Latest Wild Injury Updates
Wild Recall Jesper Wallstedt, Assign Daemon Hunt To AHL
With Marc-Andre Fleury sustaining an upper-body injury on Friday against Florida, it appears the Wild have opted to make sure they have an extra goalie around if needed. Michael Russo of The Athletic relays (Twitter link) that netminder Jesper Wallstedt has been recalled from AHL Iowa. To make room for him on the roster, defenseman Daemon Hunt has been sent down. Wallstedt … [Read more...] about Wild Recall Jesper Wallstedt, Assign Daemon Hunt To AHL