JONAS BRODIN NEWS

Pots game-winner in return Brodin scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Impact The veteran blueliner had missed the prior two games with an upper-body injury, but Brodin made an immediate impact in his return, beating Jordan Binnington with a blast from the top of the faceoff circle midway through the third period that broke a 2-2 tie. Brodin has two goals and seven points in his 16 appearances this season, adding 35 blocked shots, 31 shots on net and a plus-6 rating to his ledger.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kirill Kaprizov scores twice to lift the Wild over the Blues 4-2

Kirill Kaprizov scored a pair of third-period goals, and Jonas Brodin and Ryan Hartman also scored to help the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Tuesday night

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Good to go Brodin (upper body) will play Tuesday against St. Louis, according to Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Impact Brodin will return to the second pairing following a two-game absence. He has one goal, five assists, 29 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and eight hits through 15 appearances this season. Jon Merrill or Declan Chisholm will be a healthy scratch versus the Blues.

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Poised to return Tuesday Brodin (upper body) is expected to play versus St. Louis on Tuesday, assuming he gets final medical clearances, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brodin has missed the last two games due to his upper-body issue but should be back on the blue line alongside Jared Spurgeon. The 31-year-old Brodin is slightly behind is pace from last season when he notched 27 points in 62 regular-season contests but should still be capable of reaching the 20-point threshold.

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Out vs. Dallas Brodin (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Stars, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact It'll be the second game Brodin's missed after suffering an injury last weekend against Chicago. The veteran blueliner has a goal and six points while averaging 22:04 of ice time this year. Declan Chisholm figures to remain in the lineup alongside Jared Spurgeon on Minnesota's second pairing.

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Not playing Thursday Brodin (upper body) will not play against the Canadiens at home Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brodin was injured Sunday against the Blackhawks and is considered day-to-day. Expect to see Declan Chisholm replace him in the lineup. Brodin has a goal and five assists with 33 blocked shots in 15 appearances this season.

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Questionable for Thursday's game Brodin (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Canadiens, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brodin sustained an undisclosed injury during Sunday's overtime loss to Chicago, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Thursday. Over his last five appearances, he's logged a goal, six blocked shots and two hits while averaging 20:50 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with unspecified injury Brodin exited Sunday's overtime loss to Chicago due to an undisclosed injury, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach John Hynes said Monday that Brodin exited Sunday's matchup and returned before departing again. Hynes doesn't think that the blueliner's injury is serious but doesn't yet know the extent of the issue. If Brodin is forced to miss time, Declan Chisholm is a candidate to draw into the lineup.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pots insurance tally Brodin scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Brodin's third-period marker served as an insurance tally as the Wild pulled away with the win. The defenseman had been held off the scoresheet over the previous four contests, though that dry spell followed a three-game assist streak. He's up to six points, 27 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 13 outings in a top-four role. Brodin is relied on for his defense, though he could push for 30-plus points if he stays healthy.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Boldy scores twice, Kaprizov has three assists in Wild's 5-2 win over Sharks

Matt Boldy had two goals, Kirill Kaprizov recorded three assists and the Wild beat the Sharks 5-2

NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deals assist in Tuesday's win Brodin logged an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Brodin has been steady to begin the season, playing at least 21 minutes in each game while earning three assists over six contests. The 31-year-old defenseman is capable of playing in a top-four role thanks to his defensive play, as evidenced by his plus-2 rating and 18 blocked shots so far. He also has 12 shots on net and six hits, giving him a little bit of category coverage despite a lack of a consistent power-play role.

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Strikes from long range Brodin scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-3 and blocked two shots in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Brodin caught Petr Mrazek napping at 7:05 of the first period, scoring on a shot from the neutral zone. This was Brodin's lone preseason appearance, but that shouldn't be any trouble for the 31-year-old blueliner. He's expected to serve in a shutdown role alongside Brock Faber on the top pairing. Brodin had 27 points, 142 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating in 62 appearances last season -- his best chance of generating more offense will come from staying healthy.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wild sign NHL rookie of year runner-up Brock Faber to 8-year, $68 million contract extension

The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year, $68 million contract extension

JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild add grit with Trenin as dead cap space for Parise-Suter buyouts keeps them on bargain hunt

The Minnesota Wild are almost done with their dead weight

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Dishes two helpers in win Brodin notched two assists, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Brodin helped out on tallies by Liam Ohgren and Kirill Kaprizov in the second period. This was Brodin's first multi-point effort since Feb. 9. The defenseman is at 27 points, 116 shots on net, 139 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating through 60 contests in a top-four role this season. Brodin continues to offer decent offense and strong defense.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with assist Brodin notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Brodin has two points over eight contests since he returned from a two-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The 30-year-oldefenseman continues to play on the second pairing in a defense-first role. He's at 25 points, 111 shots on net, 137 blocked shots and a plus-21 rating through 59 outings this season.

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Returning to action Thursday Brodin (lower body) will be back in the lineup versus San Jose on Thursday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Brodin missed a pair of games, after he was injured in Anaheim on March 20. He has seven goals, 23 points and 121 blocked shots in 51 contests this season. He is expected to partner with Zach Bogosian on the second unit.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Thursday Brodin (lower body) will miss Saturday's tilt versus St. Louis, but could return for Thursday's game against San Jose, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Impact Brodin is progressing according to coach John Hynes, and with the Wild off until Thursday after Saturday's home game against St. Louis, he remains a possibility to be ready to play. Brodin has seven goals, 16 assists and 121 blocked shots in 51 games this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss next two games Brodin (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kings or Saturday versus the Blues, but a specific timeline won't be established until the Wild return home from their road trip...

Impact Brodin suffered the injury versus the Ducks on Tuesday. The Wild have a fairly light schedule over the next week, but without specific details, it's unclear if that will help him miss minimal time. After Saturday, the Wild are off until Thursday versus the Sharks.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Wild D Jonas Brodin (lower body) to have MRI Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin will undergo an MRI on Wednesday to ascertain the extent of a lower-body injury he sustained in Tuesd...

MARCH 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Undergoing MRI Brodin (lower body) will have an MRI on Wednesday but reportedly hasn't damaged his ACL, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Brodin will face a tight timeline to recover with just a month remaining in the regular season. While the 30-year-old blueliner hasn't been officially ruled out for any contests yet, fantasy players probably shouldn't expect him to play versus the Kings on Wednesday. With Brodin out of the lineup, both Dakota Mermis and Alex Goligoski should be in contention for regular minutes.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Tuesday's game Brodin (lower body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Ducks.

Impact Brodin sustained the injury in the third period after crashing awkwardly into the boards. The 30-year-old defenseman has filled a top-four role for the Wild, so his potential absence looms large. If he can't play Wednesday versus the Kings, Dakota Mermis or Alex Goligoski could get into the lineup.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for go-ahead goal Brodin scored a goal on two shots, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Brodin has been on a scoring surge since the All-Star break -- four of his five goals on the year have come over the last seven games. The 30-year-old defenseman put the Wild up 2-1 midway through the third period with his tally Friday. He's up to 18 points, 78 shots on net, 98 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 39 appearances. Brodin is a top-four fixture, but he rarely sees power-play time and offers far less scoring upside than Brock Faber.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in win Brodin scored a goal on three shots, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Brodin has picked up two goals and four assists over his last seven outings. The 30-year-old defenseman's tally in the second period Wednesday counted as the game-winner. He's earned three goals, 13 assists, 71 shots on net, 87 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 35 outings overall. Brodin is firmly part of the Wild's top four, but his offensive contributions would put him on the fringe of fantasy relevance in most formats.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE