Nate Prosser News

Prosser will return to the lineup after missing two games with an illness. He will be paired with Justin Falk on the Wild’s third-pair.

Prosser has missed the last two games with an illness, but returned to practice this afternoon. His return to the ice suggests that he could be back in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Predators.

Prosser is the latest Wild player to get ill. Justin Falk has been recalled and is expected to replace Prosser in the lineup.

After spending the first five seasons of his NHL career with Minnesota, Prosser, 28, signed with the Blues this offseason, but will start the season in the AHL if he clears waivers.

Ballard played just 10:32 on Saturday and was a minus-1. He had not recorded a point in his last six contests while Prosser has been more steady defensively.

“He’s such a great pro," said head coach Mike Yeo. "He’s done this. It’s not an easy job, a lot of guys can’t do it,” but he just wants Prosser to come in and “be effective in his game, provide a spark,” compete hard and defend hard.” Prosser said just that, that he plans to flip the switch at the opening faceoff and be tough to play against. Prosser has two assists in 14 games.

Prosser served as a healthy scratch on Sunday, but he will rejoin the lineup tonight against the Canadiens. Prosser has two assists in nine games, he is not a fantasy relevant defenseman.

Prosser had no points in 17 games with the Wild last season.

Prosser finishes the season scoring a goal and 11 points in 51 games with the Wild.

Prosser will not be able to play tomorrow. He finishes the season scoring a goal and 12 points in 51 games.

Rau scored two goals in nine games with the Wild this season.

Rau comes up due to the Matt Cullen injury. He has two goals in seven games.

Prosser likely gets more minutes playing with Scandella. He has a goal and 10 points in 43 games.

Rau heads back to the minors where he will be better served. He has two goals through seven games.

Rau likely plays on the second or third line if called upon. He has two goals through seven games.

Prosser gets back into the lineup with Zanon, Zidlicky and Schultz gone. The rookie has a goal and nine points in 32 games.

Prosser takes a turn in the press box. He has a goal and nine points in 32 games.

Rau heads back to the minors now that the Wild have some veteran depth. He scored two goals in seven games.

Rau is expected to play for a suspended Warren Peters. He has one goal in four games.

Prosser has been a reliable defender and produced six assists in 23 games. He probably stays with the team all season at this rate.