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#mnwild will recall Josh Harding from 2-game conditioning stint
This was the plan all along as Harding will rejoin the team and backup Backstrom going into the playoffs.
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Josh Harding conditioning stint to begin in Houston tomorrow; likely to play 2 games this weekend #mnwild #aeros
Harding continues to improve but is probably not fantasy relevant at this point in the season.
Josh Harding is practicing with the Wild for the first time since the morning skate Feb. 11 in Calgary. The next day, he was scratched from his anticipated start in Vancouver because of complications he was having adjusting to new medication for multiple sclerosis.
Darcy Kuemper will remain at least until Harding is ready to return. I assume he would need a number of practices.
Rarely has anybody been as excited about taking part in an optional practice as Josh Harding was today. Harding got to Xcel Energy Center early. Warmed up. Waited. Then, in pads, he took the ice with four teammates in a very informal setting and took some shots.
It was discovered last fall that Harding had multiple sclerosis. It was hoped that it could be contained with proper treatment. But, after his body didn’t react well to his medication, he was put on injured reserve Feb. 12 . That began a weeks-long process of trying to find the right treatment combination. A process that was, for Harding, at times very difficult. Harding is confident in his new treatment regimen. He has been working out hard for a week and a half. He had skated twice before Thursday, but hadn’t taken any shots. That’s why being in net and taking shots was so important. There is no timetable for his return. That won’t be determined until Harding, the doctors, coach Mike Yeo and general manager Chuck Fletcher all get together and talk about the situation.
#mnwild Josh Harding says he knew there would be "bumps in the road." Says he's "100%" positive he'll be able to continue to be #nhl goalie.
Harding was supposed to be the starter for the Wild tonight but has been feeling a little "off" lately. This is unfortunate for the 28 year-old netminder becuase MS can certainly derail a career.
Goalie Start
Harding to start tonight against the Blackhawks.
Harding got beat up for 5 goals against the Red Wings in his last start, and it doesn't get any easier for him tonight as he takes on the undefeated Blackhawks.
Goalie Start
Harding expected to start tomorrow. #mnwild
In Harding's first action of the season he played great an shut the Stars out. He still doesn't have much fantasy value because he is still the backup to Backstrom.
Goalie Start
Josh Harding in goal for #MNWild tonight.
Harding will get the start after Backstrom got the win yesterday against the Avalanche. Harding won't really be fantasy relevant unless Backstrom goes down with an injury. He is a good goalie but he is still a backup goalie.
Goalie Josh Harding, diagnosed in October with multiple sclerosis, said he feels great and anticipates no problems. He doesn't know yet how his weekly treatment will affect him.
While certainly a great burden to bear, Harding does not expect MS to cause problems this season.
Goalie Start
Josh Harding getting the nod for #MNWild.
In eight career appearances against the Blackhawks, Harding has a 5-3-0 record with a 2.53 GAA, .927 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Harding gets start tonight
In seven career appearances against the Blackhawks, Harding has a 4-3-0 record with a 2.33 GAA, .934 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Josh Harding gets the nod vs #NYRangers
Harding won his only career start against the Rangers, stopping 32 of 35 shots faced.
Goalie Start
The Wild rarely faces Buffalo, but Josh Harding has had the Sabres' number.
In two career starts against the Sabres, Harding has a 2-0-0 record with a 1.50 GAA and .963 SV%.
Goalie Start
After shutting out Vancouver, Harding will get another start.
In eight career appearances against the Flames, Harding has a 1-5-1 record with a 2.53 GAA and .916 SV%.
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Harding likely starter for #mnwild
In eight career appearances against the Flames, Harding has a 1-5-1 record with a 2.53 GAA and .916 SV%.
Goalie Start
Looks like Josh Harding gets the start
In six career appearances against the Canucks, Harding has a 1-4-0 record with a 3.13 GAA and .891 SV%.
Line Change
Cullen, Setoguchi and Harding all on the ice as practice begins.
Harding should be an option to at least backup tomorrow.
Josh Harding and Devin Setocuchi both missed practice today. Harding needed an extra day, Yeo said. Harding should be at practice Friday.
Sounds like Harding is still sore which probably rules him out of starting this weekend.
#mnwild Harding and Stoner are game time decisions tonight.
No word on if Harding can at least backup. If not, expect the Wild to make a roster move.
Josh Harding, who was having an awesome game by stopping all 24 shots he saw against the Phoenix Coyotes, “tweaked something” in his lower body at the 31:38 mark of tonight’s eventual 3-2 shootout win over Phoenix. The severity is not yet known, coach Mike Yeo said.
No word on how long Harding will miss. With his long history of injuries, it would not be surprising for him to sit out a few contests.