Defenseman Jared Spurgeon going to take part in #mnwild skate.
Tonight will mark the 5th straight game that Spurgeon has missed. However being back skating is a good sign that his return is not far off.
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Yeo says Brodin will play with Suter tonight.
Brodin has only played two games in his NHL career and he is already being moved up to the Wild's top pair in the absence of Jared Spurgeon. If Brodin can play well while Spurgeon is out of the lineup he could stay on that top pair in the future.
Jared Spurgeon (foot) on IR. Means at very minimum, Spurgeon can't play vs. #cbj on Tuesday
Spurgeon was expected to take a big step forward this year as he is paired with Ryan Suter, but so far 1 assist and a -3 in three games isn't the start fantasy owners were looking for. Spurgeon shouldn't be out too long though so don't give up on the young defenceman.
In fact, Bogosian may begin skating this week. But his return date remains unknown, he'll remain on the injured reserve list (and still get paid) and it's not out of the question he'll miss the first month of season when it gets going.
Expect Bogosian to rejoin the Jets partway through the season.
Foligno for Methot is confirmed.
Foligno has dropped off the fantasy radar in recent years but could see a top six role this season with the Blue Jackets.
From #mnwild morning skate: Spurgeon, Kassian and Bouchard all skated before team took the ice.
Spurgeon should start next year at 100 percent. He finishes the season having scored three goals and 23 points in 70 games.
Call up / Send down
The #Amerks playoff hunt continues in Ham. tonight w/ the help of Foligno and Tropp. Stay tuned to http://amerks.com for the game preview
Foligno heads back to the minors with the Sabres out of the playoff hunt. He scored six goals and 13 points in 14 games.
Call up / Send down
Chet Pickard (CHEHT PIH-kuhrd) has been assigned to Milwaukee (AHL).
Pickard only served as a backup with Rinne under the weather. He has no fantasy hockey value.
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Foligno-Turris-Alfie
Foligno moves up to the second line for tonight's game. He scored 14 goals and 44 points in 76 games.
Spurgeon out with concussion from elbow to head last night.
Spurgeon likely misses more than a game due to the concussion. Through 70 games, he has three goals and 23 points.
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Jets Zach Bogosian says ready to go v Carolina
Bogosian draws in for the first time since March 1st. The former 3rd overall pick has three goals and 22 points on the season.
Jets Zach Bogosian says won't play tonight v Capitals. Maybe Sunday v Carolina
Bogosian skating is a good sign but he wont play tonight. He has three goals and 22 points through 54 games in what looked like a bounce-back season.
Jets are on ice for morning skate. Bogosian is on ice.
Bogosian skating is a good sign but we still don't know if he plays tonight. He has three goals and 22 points through 54 games in what looked like a bounce-back season.
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Coach Claude Noel says Zach Bogosian will be a game time decision. No update on his condition.
He has three goals and 22 points through 54 games in what looked like a bounce-back season.
No Zach Bogosian at #NHLJets morning skate
Expect Bogosian to miss a few more games. He has three goals and 22 points through 54 games in what looked like a bounce-back season.
Bogosian unlikely for the #winnipegjets tomorrow night.
Expect Bogosian to miss a few more games. He has three goals and 22 points through 54 games in what looked like a bounce-back season.
No Zach Bogosian on the ice at practice for the #winnipegjets
Expect Bogosian to miss a few more games. He has three goals and 22 points through 54 games in what looked like a bounce-back season.
Bogosian was out there but has left.
Bogosian getting back on the ice is a good sign. He has three goals and 22 points through 54 games in what looked like a bounce-back season.
Bogosian skating at #winnipegjets optional practice.
Bogosian getting back on the ice is a good sign. He has three goals and 22 points through 54 games in what looked like a bounce-back season.
Spurgeon also on the ice
Spurgeon missed the last game with the flu and should get back into the lineup soon. He has three goals and 22 points in 65 games.