Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek Return To Run Chaos – Wilderness Walk

That’s Wild We all imagined what the first game back from injury would be like for Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov. Maybe it was going to be an emphatic win over a division rival, or stomping all over one of the worst teams in the league. We can probably bet that no one guessed… Continue reading Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek Return To Run Chaos – Wilderness Walk

Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek Possibly Returning as Soon as Wednesday – Wilderness Walk

That’s Wild We all just got the best possible news right now. Both Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek could be set to return to the Minnesota Wild’s lineup as early as Wednesday when the team hosts the San Jose Sharks.   Of course this would be substantial. The Wild have been just trying to… Continue reading Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek Possibly Returning as Soon as Wednesday – Wilderness Walk

What Should the Wild’s Playoff Lineup Be When Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Return? – Minnesota Wild

As the Minnesota Wild approach the final four games of the regular season, it’s hard not to see them as an embattled group that, after withstanding lousy injury luck, continues to hang onto their position by only the thinnest of margins. However, help is on the way, and not a moment too soon. It sounds… Continue reading What Should the Wild’s Playoff Lineup Be When Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Return? – Minnesota Wild

Quinton Byfield Checks All The Boxes Of An Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan – Minnesota Wild

Marco Rossi is having a breakout season. He’s on pace for 28 goals and 40 assists and is starting to earn respect around the NHL because he’s produced even when he’s not on Kirill Kaprizov’s line.  Still, Bill Guerin doesn’t seem to see Rossi as part of Minnesota’s long-term future. Guerin likely wants players larger… Continue reading Quinton Byfield Checks All The Boxes Of An Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan – Minnesota Wild

The Wild Have Nothing To Worry About With Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Out – Minnesota Wild

When I refreshed my web browser this morning and saw Michael Russo’s report that Joel Eriksson Ek has joined Kirill Kaprizov in the dreaded purgatory that is the Minnesota Wild’s injured reserve list these days, a surprising thought occurred to me.  The Wild have nothing to worry about. Make no mistake; the Wild are a… Continue reading The Wild Have Nothing To Worry About With Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Out – Minnesota Wild

Playing On the World Stage Will Allow Eriksson Ek To Reset – Minnesota Wild

The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a success as the best of the best hash it out on the ice. However, not everyone expected such a strong showing from the Minnesota Wild. After two games in the tournament, Jonas Brodin, Joel Eriksson Ek, Brock Faber, and Matt Boldy have combined for three goals and two… Continue reading Playing On the World Stage Will Allow Eriksson Ek To Reset – Minnesota Wild

The Wild Must Develop A Joel Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan – Minnesota Wild

It’s time to worry about Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek’s health. Eriksson Ek is on pace for 43 points in 68 games. He plays a demanding role as the team’s garbage man in grueling matchups. Opponents constantly cross-check him in the back when he’s in front of their net.  Eriksson Ek has never played… Continue reading The Wild Must Develop A Joel Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan – Minnesota Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Was Minnesota’s Missing Puzzle Piece – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have turned the page to the new year. Despite their injuries, they have found a way to keep the New Year’s celebration going by remaining undefeated in 2025. They’ve done so after losing seven games in December and Joel Eriksson Ek to injury. Minnesota lost six games during Eriksson Ek’s absence. While… Continue reading Joel Eriksson Ek Was Minnesota’s Missing Puzzle Piece – Minnesota Wild

How Did Eriksson Ek Look In His First Game Back? – Minnesota Wild

On Sunday, Joel Eriksson Ek returned from his third injury this season for the Minnesota Wild’s game against the Ottawa Senators. The Wild center missed 2 games in early October for a broken nose, followed by one game in November for an undisclosed injury. He missed a total of 11 games for this injury, which… Continue reading How Did Eriksson Ek Look In His First Game Back? – Minnesota Wild

Could Brock Nelson Be the Wild’s Backup Plan For Eriksson Ek? – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are the best team in the NHL, and Kirill Kaprizov is the best player in the league right now. After years of suffering, the Wild are pleasing the fan base by entertaining them with dominance.  The Florida Panthers ended their suffering by becoming Stanley Cup champions last year. The Wild recently traded… Continue reading Could Brock Nelson Be the Wild’s Backup Plan For Eriksson Ek? – Minnesota Wild