The Wild have placed Keith Ballard (head/face) on injured reserve.
Ballard has missed the last two games after being hit from behind and suffering multiple facial fractures last Tuesday. Ballard remains without a timetable for his return.
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Ballard (head) left Tuesday’s game and did not return.
Ballard was hit from behind by Islanders’ forward Matt Martin and was driven face-first into the red dasher along the benches. He fell to the ice unconscious and convulsing. It was a scary scene, but Ballard was amazingly able to skate off with the help of trainers. There is no word on how serious the injury is and how long he will be out.
Ballard (illness) appears to be replacing Nate Prosser in the Wild lineup on Saturday.
Ballard has missed the last eight games with an illness, but is expected to return tonight and play on the third pairing with Mathew Dumba.
Ballard (illness) is expected to return to the Wild blue line on Saturday.
Ballard has missed the last eight games with a mystery illness. Ballard has just one assist in the only game that he has appeared in this season. Christian Folin or Mathew Dumba are expected to take a seat if Ballard is reinserted into the lineup.
Ballard (illness) will not play on Thursday.
Ballard was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday and is still not feeling well enough to play tonight. He has only played in one game this season, but he has now missed five games with this illness.
Ballard (flu) is not on the ice for the Wild's morning skate.
Ballard was expected to play on the Wild's third pair tonight with Christian Folin, but both of them are absent from the morning skate because of the flu, so it looks like Mathew Dumba and Nate Prosser will slide into the lineup.
Line Change
Ballard is expected to replace Nate Prosser on the Wild blueline in game 3.
Ballard has not played since March 17th, but judging by the morning skate, it looks like he will slide into the lineup for Prosser. Ballard had nine points (2G / 7A) and was a minus-7 in 45 games this season. Expect him to be paired with Clayton Stoner as the third pairing.
Ballard (groin) took part in the Wild morning skate.
Ballard has missed the last six games with a groin injury. He likely won't return to the lineup tonight, but this is a good sign that he is closing in on a return.
Ballard (upper-body) will return to the Wild lineup tonight.
Ballard missed the last nine games after suffering an upper-body injury on November 5 vs. Calgary. Ballard's return means that Mathew Dumba and Nate Prosser will sit. Ballard has four assists in nine games.
#mnwild agrees to terms with D Keith Ballard.
Ballard provides the Wild with much needed help on the backend but he won't provide much offense.
Canucks defenseman Keith Ballard's agent Ben Hankinson says he has been told by the team that they will buy his client's contract.
Ballard gives the Canucks flexibility on D but doesn't have much fantasy relevance no matter where he ends up.
Line Change
Keith Ballard says he will play forward tonight vs Ducks.
Ballard who missed Tuesday's game with a back injury will return to the lineup tonight but as a forward. He played forward earlier in the season when the Canucks did not have enough active forwards. He will replace Tom Sestito on the fourth line.
Ballard will not play tomorrow.
Ballard will miss his second straight game tomorrow with a back injury.
AV says Ballard is day-to-day just like Tanev and Bieksa. #Canucks
Ballard is out tonight with a back issue. Frank Corrado will make his NHL debut in Ballard's place tonight.
#canucks Ryan Kesler and Keith Ballard both return to line-up tonight versus #coyotes.
Ballard missed the Canucks last five games with a foot injury. He will be back in the lineup tonight, he will replace Cam Barker. He has just two assists in 27 games this season.
AV says Ballard has a minor fracture to his foot (last game). He could play but will be given a few days if rest. #Canucks
Ballard had played forward for the Canucks last two games because they only had 11 healthy forwards. Steve Pinizzotto returns to the lineup tonight giving Ballard a chance to rest his foot.
#canucks Keith Ballard is probable for tonight versus #wild. Cam Barker will sit if Ballard plays.
Ballard missed the Canucks last two games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he will be back in the lineup tonight. Ballard has one assist in 20 games this season.
Ballard and Bieksa out. Alberts and Barker in. Yes, that will be the third pairing.
Ballard re-entered the Canucks lineup on Tuesday but suffered a charley-horse that will cause him to miss tonight's game vs. Columbus. Andrew Alberts will enter the lineup for the injured Ballard.
Ballard won't play tomorrow but will travel with team. Still a while away from returning, it seems. Said needs more practices.
Ballard is progressing but no firm return date. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.
#Canucks D-man Keith Ballard (concussion) also says continuing to make progress, feeling good, but no contact and no timeline on return.
Ballard still has no timetable for his return is progressing. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.