Joel Eriksson Ek’s injury shakes up the Minnesota Wild lineup. Six to eight weeks on the sidelines could mean missing crucial games. Who steps up to fill the void? Ryan Hartman’s suspension reduced to eight games, but questions linger about his future conduct.
Host Seth Toupal breaks down the Wild’s center options without Eriksson Ek. Marco Rossi takes the top spot, but who claims the second line? Freddie Gaudreau, Ryan Hartman, and Vinnie Hinostroza are in the mix. Bill Guerin might need to make a move – could Brock Nelson be the answer?
The Wild face the Detroit Red Wings tonight. How will they cope with their depleted roster? Injuries continue to plague Minnesota, raising questions about player management and medical staff decisions. Will this force Guerin’s hand in the trade market?
Get the full analysis on the Wild’s injury woes and lineup shuffles in this must-listen episode for Minnesota hockey fans.
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13 Comments
I guess Ek being out clarifies the need for a Brock Nelson. Not to mention locking up Rossi.
I'm not sure who is more frustrating…..Karil or Joel……which one gets the Byron Buxton award for the most fragile but talented?? Bud Grant use to say, "You can have the most talent in the world but if ur on the trainer's table…..ur no good.!?"
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Ek is great but you can’t rely on this guy. Really need to reconsider some things in the offseason.
WOW! Back to Better Living Through Chemistry again! Honey & Lemon always a standby for throat stuff!
How much relief would they get pulling a Stone with both EK and Kirill? Who can we get to broker to elevate our potential to bring in scoring ability?
This may be a time to go to Sabres for top talent! They will almost assuredly be sellers to begin with!
This is where you ascend Liam to the 2nd line and get him experience. I think he would rise up. Johansson just has never measured up to a top 6 player and everyone knows it! I would send Lauko in to try, spend quality time working on center. Find a specialist to work our centers, it has been a black hole for as long as I remember!
Rossi seems to be the most durable forward, please sign him. The Wild are a mash unit, crazy. I watched Winnipeg play the other night against the Sharks and they never seem to have any major injuries. This group of players is fragile it seems, they are like the Twins – always hurt. As a fan, it gets really stale. You keep thinking they are going to be formidable and then you pluck top players off weekly for weeks. Sorry for being negative but this absolutely ruins my feelings for anything this year. Who’s next, even if we grabbed a FA, I’m sure they’ll go down with something. After watching the Wild chock away another home game, I’m pulling back on any expectations. Maybe they are sellers this year and bring up the rest of the Iowa roster – Frikin pissed…As a diehard fan and season ticket holder, WTF gives. Get some players that can play most games – durability is a characteristic as well, if you can’t play, you’re not an asset.
It is really unfortunate that the Wild has so many players that are so injury prone. I've always been a pretty big cheerleader for Hartman, but those days are done. He can request a trade and go bye-bye.
Silica is under-rated for bone healing and strength. Wild nutrition staff should look into it.
Kunin and Sturm wouldn’t move the needle. Nelson might a little.
For groins, hip and back injuries you look at the overall training routine..not just the medical staff.