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Minnesota Wild are taking proactive steps to manage a spate of injuries as the 2025 season progresses. Despite missing key players, the team continues to perform admirably, demonstrating depth and resilience across their lineup.
Wild adapt amid key absences
In their latest 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Wild played without seven regular skaters. This challenging situation prompted the NHL team to rely on a mix of veterans and young prospects. Carson Lambos, a promising talent, made his debut and delivered a solid performance, highlighting the strength of Minnesota's developmental system.
Veterans such as Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Ben Jones, Matt Kierstad, and Tyler Pitlick carried significant ice-time responsibilities, helping the Wild maintain competitiveness despite their depleted roster.
Strategic reassignments signal recovery ahead
According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Wild have reassigned Aube-Kubel and Spacek, hinting at potential further roster adjustments:
“[The Minnesota Wild] reassign Aube-Kubel and Spacek. Curious if there could be more. Impression I got yesterday is Wild expect a number of players back this weekend.”
Similarly, Joe Smith of The Athletic reported:
“Ben Jones and Carson Lambos sent back to [Iowa Wild]. Good sign for injured players coming back [tomorrow].”
These moves reflect Minnesota’s strategy to manage ice time efficiently while waiting for key players to return from injury.
Returning players provide optimism
The Wild are anticipating the return of crucial players in the coming days. According to ESPN reports:
Marcus Foligno, Mats Zuccarello, Daemon Hunt, Jonas Brodin, Jake Middleton, Zach Bogosian, Vinnie Hinostroza were all absent in the Columbus matchup.
Johansson and Brodin are expected back in the lineup against the Edmonton Oilers.
Zach Bogosian is projected to return on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche.
Daemon Hunt and Jake Middleton are targeting a December 23 comeback.
These returns should bolster Minnesota Wild’s depth, allowing the team to regain stability and maintain momentum as they navigate a grueling season.
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