Wild excited to get Spurgeon and Kaprizov back: ‘We all miss his smile, that beautiful smile’
And the clearest signal that Kaprizov and Spurgeon would be back is that the Wild reassigned defenseman David Jiricek two hours after practice. If you did the salary cap math, it really was the only option to get below the cap ceiling once Kaprizov is activated from LTIR.
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon likely to return vs. Utah
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes said he is "cautiously optimistic" that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon will return to the lineup against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday.
NHL Buzz: Kaprizov likely back for Wild on Thursday
Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon could each return to the lineup for the Wild against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+). Each took part in line rushes at practice on Wednesday, and coach John Hynes said he is "cautiously optimistic" that they would play.
Wild “cautiously optimistic” for Kaprizov, Spurgeon return this week
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes wouldn't make a full proclamation at Wednesday morning's practice, but says he's "cautiously optimistic" Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon will return this week - possible as soon as Thursday's home game against Utah.
Wild bring back Kaprizov and Spurgeon from injuries before game vs. Utah
Kaprizov was among the NHL leaders in goals and points and legitimately in the mix of MVP candidates before he was hurt.
Wild bring back Kaprizov, Spurgeon ahead of Utah matchup
The Wild activated star Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve before their game against Utah on Thursday, putting two integral players back in the lineup.
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Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov update ahead of Utah clash
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Smith: Wild’s mentality vs. Avalanche earned one of the season’s more impressive wins
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Afternoon is mostly a delight for Wild
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The Wild’s David Jiricek finds a comfort level and a growing role after arriving via trade
The defenseman scored his first goal for Minnesota against Nashville and is sticking to his plan to “go day by day.” ...
Wild coach 'cautiously optimistic' Kaprizov, Spurgeon will return Thursday
ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes is "cautiously optimistic" that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and defenseman ...
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Wild emergency recall Dylan Ferguson; Filip Gustavsson out with illness
The Minnesota Wild recalled goaltender Dylan Ferguson on an emergency basis Saturday, per The Athletic’s Joe Smith. The ...