Brodin picked up an assist in Saturday in a 4-1 win over the Flyers.
Brodin missed eight games due to an upper-body injury before playing against the Flyers. He took his usual spot on the first pairing and fired three shots in 25:06 of playing time. Brodin's fantasy contributions are linked more to his 45 blocked shots than his offensive contributions (two goals, seven assists) through his 20 appearances. Brodin is also behind Jared Spurgeon, Declan Chisholm and Brock Faber on the power play depth chart.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Back in action Saturday
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Brodin (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Flyers, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Brodin had missed Minnesota's last eight games after suffering an injury in late November. The 31-year-old Brodin logged two goals, eight points and a plus-7 rating in 19 games prior to the injury.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Resumes skating
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Brodin (upper body) has resumed skating, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
Brodin was labeled week-to-week last Wednesday, but it appears he's improving. He has not yet joined a full-team practice, and his return should not be considered imminent until that happens.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Not close to returning
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Brodin (upper body) is regarded as week-to-week, per the Wild on Wednesday.
Brodin hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 25, and this update seems to imply he's not close to returning. He has two goals and eight points in 19 outings in 2024-25. David Jiricek, who was acquired by Minnesota from Columbus on Saturday, might get an opportunity to play during Brodin's absence.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Placed on injured reserve
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Brodin (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday.
Having already missed three games, Brodin's placement on IR technically only rules him out versus Vancouver on Tuesday -- though the Wild have yet to provide a specific recovery timeline for the veteran blueliner. Brodin's absence might create an opportunity for David Jiricek to make his Wild debut after being acquired from Columbus on Saturday.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Unavailable for Saturday
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Brodin (upper body) won't be an option for Saturday's tilt versus Nashville, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
Brodin is set to miss his third consecutive game. He has two goals and eight points in 19 appearances with the Wild in 2024-25. When healthy, Brodin should resume his top-four duties.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Won't play Friday
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Brodin (upper body) will miss Friday's tilt against Chicago, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Brodin has two goals, eight points, nine hits and 45 blocks in 19 appearances in 2024-25. This will be Minnesota's second straight game without the 31-year-old defenseman. His next opportunity to return will come Saturday versus Nashville.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Out for Wednesday's game
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Brodin (upper body) won't play Wednesday against Buffalo.
Brodin has collected two goals, six assists, 35 shots on net and 45 blocked shots across 19 appearances this season. Consider him day-to-day ahead of Friday's matchup against Chicago. Jon Merrill will replace Brodin in Wednesday's lineup.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Pockets helper in win
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Brodin logged an assist and five blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.
Brodin has a goal and an assist over two games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old defenseman is up to eight points, 31 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 17 appearances this season. While he plays more of a shutdown role for the Wild, he's topped 20 points in four of the previous five campaigns, a level of offense that is sufficient to help fantasy managers in deeper formats.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Pots game-winner in return
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Brodin scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
The veteran blueliner had missed the prior two games with an upper-body injury, but Brodin made an immediate impact in his return, beating Jordan Binnington with a blast from the top of the faceoff circle midway through the third period that broke a 2-2 tie. Brodin has two goals and seven points in his 16 appearances this season, adding 35 blocked shots, 31 shots on net and a plus-6 rating to his ledger.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Good to go
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Brodin (upper body) will play Tuesday against St. Louis, according to Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Brodin will return to the second pairing following a two-game absence. He has one goal, five assists, 29 shots on net, 33 blocked shots and eight hits through 15 appearances this season. Jon Merrill or Declan Chisholm will be a healthy scratch versus the Blues.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Poised to return Tuesday
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Brodin (upper body) is expected to play versus St. Louis on Tuesday, assuming he gets final medical clearances, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Brodin has missed the last two games due to his upper-body issue but should be back on the blue line alongside Jared Spurgeon. The 31-year-old Brodin is slightly behind his pace from last season when he notched 27 points in 62 regular-season contests but should still be capable of reaching the 20-point threshold.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Out vs. Dallas
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Brodin (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Stars, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Brodin will miss his second straight game after suffering an injury against Chicago on Sunday. The veteran blueliner has a goal and six points while averaging 22:04 of ice time this year. With Brodin unavailable, Declan Chisholm will remain in the lineup alongside Jared Spurgeon on Minnesota's second pairing.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Not playing Thursday
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Brodin (upper body) will not play against the Canadiens at home Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Brodin was injured Sunday against the Blackhawks and is considered day-to-day. Expect to see Declan Chisholm replace him in the lineup. Brodin has a goal and five assists with 33 blocked shots in 15 appearances this season.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Questionable for Thursday's game
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Brodin (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Canadiens, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Brodin sustained an undisclosed injury during Sunday's overtime loss to Chicago, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Thursday. Over his last five appearances, he's logged a goal, six blocked shots and two hits while averaging 20:50 of ice time.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Dealing with unspecified injury
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Brodin exited Sunday's overtime loss to Chicago due to an undisclosed injury, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Head coach John Hynes said Monday that Brodin exited Sunday's matchup and returned before departing again. Hynes doesn't think that the blueliner's injury is serious but doesn't yet know the extent of the issue. If Brodin is forced to miss time, Declan Chisholm is a candidate to draw into the lineup.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Pots insurance tally
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Brodin scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
Brodin's third-period marker served as an insurance tally as the Wild pulled away with the win. The defenseman had been held off the scoresheet over the previous four contests, though that dry spell followed a three-game assist streak. He's up to six points, 27 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 13 outings in a top-four role. Brodin is relied on for his defense, though he could push for 30-plus points if he stays healthy.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Deals assist in Tuesday's win
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Brodin logged an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.
Brodin has been steady to begin the season, playing at least 21 minutes in each game while earning three assists over six contests. The 31-year-old defenseman is capable of playing in a top-four role thanks to his defensive play, as evidenced by his plus-2 rating and 18 blocked shots so far. He also has 12 shots on net and six hits, giving him a little bit of category coverage despite a lack of a consistent power-play role.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Strikes from long range
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Brodin scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-3 and blocked two shots in Friday's 6-1 preseason win over the Blackhawks.
Brodin caught Petr Mrazek napping at 7:05 of the first period, scoring on a shot from the neutral zone. This was Brodin's lone preseason appearance, but that shouldn't be any trouble for the 31-year-old blueliner. He's expected to serve in a shutdown role alongside Brock Faber on the top pairing. Brodin had 27 points, 142 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating in 62 appearances last season, and his best chance of generating more offense this year will come from staying healthy.
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Wild's Jonas Brodin: Dishes two helpers in win
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Brodin notched two assists, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
Brodin helped out on tallies by Liam Ohgren and Kirill Kaprizov in the second period. This was Brodin's first multi-point effort since Feb. 9. The defenseman is at 27 points, 116 shots on net, 139 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating through 60 contests in a top-four role this season. Brodin continues to offer decent offense and strong defense.
