Defensemen Greg Zanon and Mike Lundin practiced with the Wild again Thursday, but neither is ready to play.
Don't expect either player to draw in today.
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Greg Zanon practiced fully, as did Mike Lundin. Zanon hopes to be ready by the weekend, but it may be difficult for him to get into the lineup immediately if the Wild keeps winning and the defensemen keep playing great. Plus, he's missed a month and coach Mike Yeo said he's a "ways away." I'll write more about Zanon in Thursday's paper. One of his groin muscles tore completely off the bone. He painted us a picture, but I'll spare you those details.
Zanon holds no fantasy hockey value but is an excellent stay-at-home defender. Expect their shots allowed to decrease once he gets back into the lineup.
Fletcher said defenseman Greg Zanon, who has missed nine games because of a groin injury, "is not close to playing."
Despite Zanon's excellent defensive play, his absence really hasn't effected the Wild. In any event he holds no fantasy hockey value.
Stoner, Zanon will not travel to Detroit. Yeo hopeful Stoner will be on ice Wed. Zanon hoping to skate soon #mnwild
With both defenders out of the lineup, look for Nate Prosser and Justin Falk to remain on the blue line.
Zanon, Stoner both not skating today. Stoner blocked shot with hand, Mike Yeo said last night #mnwild
The Wild play tomorrow with both players highly unlikely to suit up. Expect the team to re-call a defenseman since they currently only roster five healthy d-men.
Greg Zanon is not on the ice for practice, so Justin Falk should get his second straight game tomorrow.
If you own Zanon, bench him for tomorrow's tilt.
No Guillaume Latendresse or Greg Zanon for #mnwiId practice
The Wild don't play again until Thursday so these two will get some time to rest.
defenseman Greg Zanon (groin) aren't expected to.
Justin Falk will take over his role on the second defensive pairing.
Defenseman Greg Zanon (groin) and left winger Guillaume Latendresse (lower body) missed Friday's practice and are questionable for Saturday. Yeo indicated that if the injuries linger, the team may opt to hold them out and let them rest, with no game until Thursday at home against Anaheim.
Zanon plays some hard minutes as the stay-at-home answer to Marek Zidlicky. Should he not play today, look for Justin Falk to draw into the lineup.