Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes provided the media, including The Athletic’s Michael Russo, with clarification on the recovery timeline of injured forward Vinnie Hinostroza. Hynes said that Hinostroza is likely to miss four-to-six weeks with his injury, a lower-body ailment he suffered on Nov. 21. Hinostroza, 31, was acquired by the Wild off of waivers from the Nashville … [Read more...] about Vinnie Hinostroza Out 4-6 Weeks With LBI
Morning Notes: Zuccarello, Greaves, Thompson
After missing the first month of the season due to injury, Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello returned to the ice on Nov. 7 and has been solid for the Wild, scoring two points in three games. With his health no longer in question, the focus of the conversation surrounding the veteran forward has shifted from his availability to his future in Minnesota beyond this season. … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Zuccarello, Greaves, Thompson
Wild Recall Liam Ohgren And Tyler Pitlick, Assign David Spacek To AHL
With the Wild placing center Marco Rossi on injured reserve yesterday due to a lower-body injury, they had an open roster spot. They’ve made a trio of moves to ultimately fill that spot, announcing the recalls of wingers Liam Ohgren and Tyler Pitlick while assigning defenseman David Spacek to AHL Iowa. The 21-year-old made Minnesota’s roster out of training camp but playing … [Read more...] about Wild Recall Liam Ohgren And Tyler Pitlick, Assign David Spacek To AHL
Wild’s Vinnie Hinostroza Out A “While” With Lower-Body Injury
The Minnesota Wild faced another negative injury update after Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Forward Vinnie Hinostroza left the match six minutes into the second period after taking an awkward stumble against the end boards. He appeared to be in immediate pain but was able to get off the ice under his own power. The resulting lower-body injury is considered … [Read more...] about Wild’s Vinnie Hinostroza Out A “While” With Lower-Body Injury
Vladimir Tarasenko Out With Lower-Body Injury
Moving to where the Stars originated from, the Minnesota Wild are dealing with some injury troubles up front. The Wild announced that veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko will miss tonight’s contest with a lower-body injury. The two-time Stanley Cup winner has gotten off to a relatively decent start, scoring two goals and 10 points in 18 games.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Vladimir Tarasenko Out With Lower-Body Injury