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New York Times
11-08-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Wild sign defenseman Jack Johnson to professional tryout
With defenseman Jonas Brodin expected to miss the start of the season after offseason surgery on an upper-body injury, the Minnesota Wild signed veteran Jack Johnson to a professional tryout Monday. If the 38-year-old earns a contract for the Wild or signs elsewhere as a free agent, it'll be his 20th NHL season. Advertisement Johnson, Sidney Crosby's former teammate at Shattuck St-Mary's in nearby Faribault, Minn., is only the second player signed to a PTO in the Bill Guerin era. Drew Stafford signed one in 2019 but was released toward the end of camp. Guerin, who signed a PTO with the Flyers in 2010 before being released and retiring two months later, typically doesn't believe in PTOs unless there's a clear shot for a veteran to make the team. He doesn't want to lead them astray if there's little chance. But with Brodin hurt, Zeev Buium only 19 and fellow first-round pick Carson Lambos, 22, yet to make his NHL debut, Johnson will provide some depth on the left side of the blue line if needed by the end of camp. Jake Middleton and Buium, who is expected to make the team but must earn a spot, are the only Wild left-shot blueliners heading into camp after Declan Chisholm was traded to the Washington Capitals in June. Johnson returned to Columbus, where he played from 2012-18, last season and played 41 games. Overall, Johnson has skated in 1,228 games, scoring 77 goals and 342 points for the L.A. Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks. He won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022 and a silver medal with Team USA at the 2010 Olympics. Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
New York Times
28-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Wild NHL Draft takeaways: Jonas Brodin out to start season, most interesting pick, stocking up on D
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Wild are preparing for Jonas Brodin to potentially miss time at the start of the 2025-26 regular season after the veteran defenseman underwent surgery a couple of weeks ago for an upper-body injury. Brodin, 31, was dealing with the injury during the regular season, and it 'flared up on him' during workouts following the World Championship, Wild president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Guerin said Saturday. Advertisement 'He could have done it during the season, but it started feeling better,' Guerin said. 'It's one of those things where you can leave it alone and it might be fine. And you can leave it alone, and it might not. … It's not a traditional injury. It's more of a wear-and-tear thing that, if you leave it, it could be OK, but it could be painful.' The fact that Brodin could miss time made one of the Wild's Saturday moves interesting, as they traded depth left-shot defenseman Declan Chisholm and their sixth-round pick to the Washington Capitals for a fourth-round and AHL veteran defenseman Chase Priskie. Guerin said he's not sure if they're going to re-sign Priskie, a pending unrestricted free agent. Guerin called Chisholm one of the better waiver pickups he's seen in a while. The Wild claimed him from the Winnipeg Jets in January 2024, and he played 95 games for them over two seasons, including some stretches in the top four. Guerin said the finances didn't match up in signing Chisholm as a restricted free agent, though, and he felt he'd get a good opportunity with the Capitals. Guerin was OK moving Chisholm in part because he feels good about the depth he already has. Even if Brodin isn't ready to start the season, the Wild have two young defensemen in Zeev Buium and David Jiricek in the mix with veteran Zach Bogosian, as well as locks Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon and Jake Middleton. 'We're pretty comfortable with the seven,' Guerin said. 'We know what they can do.' Trading Chisholm also elevates defense prospects Carson Lambos and David Spacek, among others, in the organizational depth chart. They've each spent a couple of seasons with AHL Iowa. 'They've put in some solid time down there and gotten better,' Guerin said. 'For defensemen, it's usually a bit of a longer road. They've shown improvement every year.' Advertisement The Wild made five picks in this 2025 NHL Draft, and the most intriguing might be fourth-rounder Adam Benak. Benak, a 5-foot-7 center, is one of the smallest prospects taken this year, but he gets rave reviews for his skating, hockey sense and competitiveness. As TSN director of scouting Craig Button, a former NHL GM put it, Benak is a 'very skilled, gifted and competitive player — (Mats) Zuccarello-like.' Benak was the leading scorer for USHL Youngstown last season and should receive a lot of attention from CHL teams this fall, according to Wild director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett. 'At first blush, you see the size, but he's a dynamic offensive player,' Brackett said. 'Great vision, skill, speed, tenacious at that size. He's continued to prove it despite his size. He just has that pedigree for being able to create against bigger players. He's a hard guy to bet against. 'Trust me, the creativity, he's a fun player to watch. He's really exciting.' 'People that look at his size should think twice. He's a special player. Just give him some time.' Adam Benak is one of the smallest players in the #2025NHLDraft. He's also one of its fastest and smartest. My feature: — Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) April 27, 2025 Brackett acknowledged there was more pressure with the Wild's second-round pick this year. With no first-rounder (dealt for Jiricek in November) and none in the third round, No. 52 was probably their best chance at finding an NHL player. Whether they have one in second-rounder Theodor Hallquisth, 18, remains to be seen, but the Swedish defenseman has a pretty good (and fitting) model. He even wore his No. 25 on draft day. 'Jonas Brodin is someone I look at a lot,' Hallquisth said. 'I think we're pretty similar in our games. I love to watch him.' Advertisement The Wild have a lot of defense prospects in their system, especially in AHL Iowa with Lambos, Spacek and Jack Peart. Aron Kiviharju, last year's fourth-rounder, called himself the steal of that draft. Jiricek is in line for a shot at NHL time this year. 'Having depth and having competition is good,' Brackett said. 'If bringing in Theodor creates a little more pressure and stress on other players, that's good for us.' The Athletic's Scott Wheeler, who had the Swede No. 85 on his top 100 list, said Hallquisth plays a 'simple, efficient, effective' game and projects him as a third-pair defenseman in the NHL. 'He's clearly a two-way defenseman,' Brackett said. 'He's got the ability to get back on a puck. Good IQ. He feels pressure. He can find his first read and get it out of the zone. He's got good engagement, too. He plays with some bite, which is nice. He's a good, competitive kid, can separate players from pucks. He takes short routes to pucks, is very assertive. We saw improvement in his skating as the year went on — a testament to what he's made of.' The other defenseman the Wild took was Justin Kipkie in the fifth round (No. 141). The 6-foot-4 left-shot was originally drafted by Arizona at No. 160 in 2023. He's had two strong seasons since then with WHL Victoria. Kipkie, 19, racked up 62 points last season, including 22 power-play assists, and served as team captain. 'We saw great development in the last couple of years,' Brackett said. 'He can handle the puck well, moves it well. It's an opportunity for us, where he's going to buy a little more time and go to college. If he continues this growth, we think it's a good late option for us.' The Wild's other fourth-round picks were forwards Lirim Amidovski (No. 123) and Carter Klippenstein (181). Amidovski, a 6-1, 181-pound two-way winger, had 32 points and 38 penalty minutes in 67 games with OHL North Bay. Advertisement 'The first thing you notice about him is his speed,' Brackett said. 'He plays with reckless abandon and is a real heavy forechecker. A north-south style skater. Physical at the point, gets to the net. He's sort of a heat-seeking missile type of player.' Klippenstein, 18, is a hard-nosed two-way center who is a really good penalty killer, Brackett said. He's 6-3, 181 pounds and has played three seasons with WHL Brandon. 'He plays with an abrasive, physical nature,' Brackett said. 'He will stand up for teammates when he has to. He's a shot-blocker, good penalty killer. He thinks there's more emerging skills as he gets older in the CHL, but that's not going to be the hallmark. This is going to be a rugged, two-way Mason Marchment type of player.' (Photo of Jonas Brodin: Michael Reaves / Getty Images)
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wild Rookie Zeev Buium Records First Point For USA In World Championships
Wild youngster Zeev Buium got a taste on NHL hockey when he played in four games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights. He recorded one assist in those four games and it came on the power play. Buium, 19, was drafted by the Wild with the 12th overall pick from the 2024 NHL Draft. After the Wild lost in six games to the Golden Knights in the first round, Buium announced he was going to play for USA in the IIHF Men's World Championships. Advertisement In his fourth game for USA, Buium recorded an assist in USA's 6-1 win over Kazakhstan. Buium recovered the puck after he was pressured on the offensive blue line. He skated it back to towards the defensive zone before turning around and flying into the offensive zone. He dropped it off to Buffalo Sabres' star forward Tage Thompson. The 6-foot-6 forward then ripped home Buium's pass into the back of the net. Buium also recorded a shot in that game. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' Minnesota Wild page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. Wild Related News Former Wild Defenseman Advances To Eastern Conference Final For Second Straight Season Former Wild Defenseman Advances To Eastern Conference Final For Second Straight Season For the third consecutive season the Advertisement Florida Panthers are heading to the Eastern Conference Finals. It also happens to be the second-straight season that the former Minnesota Wild defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is heading to the Conference Finals. Wild's Jonas Brodin Extends Point Streak At IIHF Men's World Championship Wild's Jonas Brodin Extends Point Streak At IIHF Men's World Championship Jonas Brodin opened the IIHF Men's World Championship with a goal in three straight games. He currently is on a five game point streak that includes three goals and three assists. Wild Sign Top Prospect Danila Yurov To A Three-Year Entry-Level Contract Wild Sign Top Prospect Danila Yurov To A Three-Year Entry-Level Contract ST. PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Wild announced today the signing of top prospect Danila Yurov to a three-year entry-level contract.
USA Today
17-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kings vs. Wild March 17: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
Kings vs. Wild March 17: Injured players, inactives, latest updates The Minnesota Wild (37-25-5) have four players currently listed on the injury report as they ready to meet the Los Angeles Kings (36-20-9) on Monday, March 17 at Xcel Energy Center, with the puck dropping at 8 p.m. ET. Stream NHL games and originals all season long on ESPN+! Kings vs. Wild game info Date: Monday, March 17, 2025 Monday, March 17, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET TV channel: ESPN+ (Watch on ESPN+ or LIVE on Fubo) ESPN+ (Watch on ESPN+ or LIVE on Fubo) Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul, Minnesota Venue: Xcel Energy Center NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 9:37 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Favorite: Kings (-145) Kings (-145) Underdog: Wild (+120) Wild (+120) Total: 5.5 Kings injury report March 17 No injuries listed. Wild injury report March 17 Jonas Brodin | D (Out) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 38 38 Stats: 4 goals, 14 assists, 18 points Joel Eriksson Ek | C (Out) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 42 42 Stats: 9 goals, 14 assists, 23 points Troy Grosenick | G (Out For Season) Injury: Knee Knee Games played: 0 0 Stats: 0 saves, 0-0-0 record Kirill Kaprizov | LW (Out) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 37 37 Stats: 23 goals, 29 assists, 52 points Watch the NHL on Fubo!
USA Today
15-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wild vs. Blues March 15: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
Wild vs. Blues March 15: Injured players, inactives, latest updates Heading into a game against the Minnesota Wild (37-24-5), the St. Louis Blues (31-28-7) will be keeping their eye on two players on the injury report. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 15 at Xcel Energy Center. Stream NHL games and originals all season long on ESPN+! Wild vs. Blues game info Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Saturday, March 15, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET TV channel: ESPN+ (Watch on ESPN+ or LIVE on Fubo) ESPN+ (Watch on ESPN+ or LIVE on Fubo) Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul, Minnesota Venue: Xcel Energy Center NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 9:37 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Favorite: Wild (-120) Wild (-120) Underdog: Blues (+100) Blues (+100) Total: 5.5 Wild injury report March 15 Jonas Brodin | D (Out) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 38 38 Stats: 4 goals, 14 assists, 18 points Joel Eriksson Ek | C (Out) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 42 42 Stats: 9 goals, 14 assists, 23 points Troy Grosenick | G (Out For Season) Injury: Knee Knee Games played: 0 0 Stats: 0 saves, 0-0-0 record Kirill Kaprizov | LW (Out) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 37 37 Stats: 23 goals, 29 assists, 52 points Blues injury report March 15 Torey Krug | D (Out For Season) Injury: Ankle Ankle Games played: 0 0 Stats: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points Colton Parayko | D (Out) Injury: Knee Knee Games played: 62 62 Stats: 15 goals, 20 assists, 35 points Watch the NHL on Fubo!
