Minnesota Wild News

Bogosian, 24, was the third overall pick in 2008, but has had a hard time staying healthy early in his career. Bogosian has mixed 15 games this season and a total of 74 games (27.6% of games) since 2011-12. Injuries have slowed down his development, but the young blue liner has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 41 games this season. A change of scenery should help Bogosian, especially because he should play a massive role in Buffalo.

Foligno has been out since December 21st, but will replace Cody Hodgson in today’s lineup vs. the Islanders. Foligno has nine points (5G / 4A) in 28 games this season.

Foligno has been out since December 21st, but he is getting really close to being back in the Sabres lineup. He is not expected to play tonight vs. the Stars, but he could return tomorrow vs. the Islanders.

Foligno has been out since December 21st after he underwent hand surgery. He was expected to miss six weeks, but today marks the five and a half week point. He participated in practice with a non-contact jersey, so he will need to shed that sweater before he returns.

Johansson was skating with Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin in the morning skate. That spot bas been a revolving door all season and Johansson looks like he will be the latest player to skate with Ovi and Backstrom. He has registered 29 points (13G / 16A) in 50 games this season.

Bogosian, who has missed the last 14 games, will be back in the lineup tonight vs. Arizona. He will be paired with Jay Harrison for the first time this season. Harrison was acquired while Bogosian was on IR. Bogo has eight assists in 25 games.

Bogosian was on the ice for the Jets’ morning skate and was paired with Jay Harrison, which suggests that he will be in the lineup tonight in Arizona. Bogosian has missed the last 14 games—he has eight assists in 25 games this season.

Bogosian will travel with the team on their three-game road-trip that starts on Thursday in Arizona. There is a possibility that Bogosian returns to the lineup on that trip but that is not a sure thing. Expect him to take on massive minutes when he gets back on the blue line.

Bogosian has been sidelined with a lower-body injury since December 3rd, but returned to practiced this morning, which is great news for a banged up blue line. Bogosian is not expected to play tonight, but he is progressing and is nearing a return.

Brodin is taking line rushes with Ryan Suter in the morning skate which would suggest that he will play tonight. Monitor his status after the skate wraps up.

Brodin will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury, but look for him to be back on Friday vs. the Maple Leafs. Monitor his status during Friday’s morning skate.

Brodin will not play tonight after being injured in Saturday’s game. However, he says he is feeling much better and that Wednesday vs. the Blue Jackets is a possibility.

Tarasenko took a “maintenance day” on Sunday, but is taking part in the Blues optional skate this morning which means he should be in the lineup tonight. He has 21 goals and 17 assists (38 points) in 35 games this season so make sure you have him active.

Foligno underwent surgery on his injured hand and will miss another month and a half.

Brodin suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday’s game and did not return. After the game coach Mike Yeo said he is out indefinitely, so he will obviously not be in the lineup on Monday vs. the Jets.

Foligno has been sent back to Buffalo with what is being called a “significant hand injury” that he suffered on Sunday vs.the Bruins. Joel Armia has been recalled and will make his NHL debut tonight in Foligno’s place.

As of right now, the Wild say that Spurgeon will miss his second straight game with a stomach illness. Coach Mike Yeo is expected to address the media at 6:30 PM ET, where Spurgeon will officially be ruled in or out. If Spurgeon can’t go, Stu Bickel will stay in the lineup.

Spurgeon missed Saturday’s game with an illness and his absence at practice this morning puts his status for Tuesday’s game in jeopardy. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate.

Bogosian suffered the injury while blocking a shot in the Jets OT win over the Oilers on Wednesday night. The Jets will also be without Tobias Enstrom for the rest of the month, so this will be a huge test for their blue line. Bogosian is out until the New Year at least, could be sidelined until mid-January. Expect a call-up from St. John’s.

Bogosian was reportedly injury while blocking a shot in the Jets win over the Oilers on Wednesday. Monitor Bogosian’s status during tomorrow’s morning skate, should he participate he should be available vs. Colorado.