Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon likely to return vs. Utah
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes said he is "cautiously optimistic" that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon will return to the lineup against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday.
Wild excited to get Spurgeon and Kaprizov back: ‘We all miss his smile, that beautiful smile’
And the clearest signal that Kaprizov and Spurgeon would be back is that the Wild reassigned defenseman David Jiricek two hours after practice. If you did the salary cap math, it really was the only option to get below the cap ceiling once Kaprizov is activated from LTIR.
Wild “cautiously optimistic” for Kaprizov, Spurgeon return this week
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes wouldn't make a full proclamation at Wednesday morning's practice, but says he's "cautiously optimistic" Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon will return this week - possible as soon as Thursday's home game against Utah.
Wild move clears way for returns of Kaprizov and Spurgeon
David’s come in and I think he’s really shown some of his very good attributes,” John Hynes said, with a nod to Jiricek’s imposing 6-foot-3 frame. “You can’t teach size.”
Wild lose to Utah 4-0 in return of Kaprizov, Spurgeon
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes and winger Marcus Foligno react after a 4-0 loss to Utah Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center as Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon returned to the lineup from injuries.
Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov update ahead of Utah clash
The Minnesota Wild have been without two of the most important pieces in their lineup for multiple weeks, but that could soon be on the verge of changing. Forward Kirill Kaprizov, who has missed the last 12 games with a lower-body injury,
Wild bring back Kaprizov and Spurgeon from injuries for game against Utah
Despite Thursday’s tough outcome, Wild players were thrilled to have their captain and star forward back in the lineup.
Wild coach 'cautiously optimistic' Kaprizov, Spurgeon will return Thursday
ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes is "cautiously optimistic" that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and defenseman Jared Spurgeon will be in the lineup on Thursday.
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Vejmelka makes 26 saves, Utah Hockey Club shuts out Wild
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