| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Mikko Koivu  ActiveVeteran Mikko Koivu scored a goal and delivered an assist in the Minnesota Wild's 3-1 victory over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs Friday night. Koivu notched his 13th assist of the season on Jared Spurgeon's game-winning goal. That was at 7:23 of the third period. Spurgeon's goal, his fourth of the season, broke a 1-1 tie. Koivu then cemented the Wild win with a slapshot of his own at 9:18 of the third. It was Koivu's sixth goal of the season. Kyle Brodziak started the scoring in the first period with his fifth goal of the season. Jan 2 |
| 2 | Mikael Granlund ActiveMikael Granlund will return to the Wild's lineup Tuesday night against the Oilers. Granlund will center the first line between Zach Parise and Thomas Vanek, so he'll have plenty of opportunities to build on his four goals and 15 points through 32 games this season. Jan 27 |
| 3 | Erik Haula ActiveErik Haula is projected to be scratched Tuesday. "It's not about skating in open ice and it's not about skating fast in a straight line," coach Mike Yeo said. "It's about the compete level in the small areas, it's about being strong on the puck and puck strength and stick strength and D-zone coverage. These are the things that we need to see from him." Mikael Granlund is expected to return from injury and take his place. Haula has seven points in 41 contests this season. Jan 27 |
| 4 | Kyle Brodziak ActiveKyle Brodziak earned two assists in Minnesota's comeback win over Winnipeg on Monday. He had the secondary helper on goals by Ryan Carter and Justin Fontaine during the second period to tie the game at 2-2. Brett Sutter picked the primary assist on both of those markers. Brodziak has contributed eight points in 28 games this season Dec 30 |
| 5 | Ryan Carter ActiveThe Minnesota Wild get Ryan Carter back in the lineup against the Nashville Predators after activating him from IR. Carter has 10 points in 26 games this season, which isn't anything special but does match the total he produced in 62 contests back in 2013-14. Carter was dealing with a shoulder injury. Dec 20 |
| 6 | Brett Sutter ActiveBrett Sutter has been reassigned to AHL Iowa. In five games with Minnesota, the 27 year old winger tallied three helpers and four PIMs while average just one nine minutes per night. His AHL season is little more prolific, with 15 points in 30 games. Needless to say, he has no fantasy value. However he does still remain as obscure Sutter-family trivia fodder. Jan 7 |
| LW | 1 | Zach Parise ActiveZach Parise scored Thursday night's only goal in a victory over Calgary. After Thomas Vanek redirected Mark Giordano's intended outlet pass, Parise collected the puck and danced across the crease, taking Jonas Hiller with him, before sliding the puck in five-hole. Minnesota won the game 1-0 and Parise now has six goals in his last six games. Parise also leads the team with 20 goals and trails only Jason Pominville by a single point with 37. Jan 30 |
| 2 | Jason Zucker ActiveJason Zucker netted a goal for the Wild in their 3-1 win over the Coyotes on Saturday night. Zucker could very well develop into a 30-goal scorer, but it’s hard to believe it’s this season unless he picks up his shooting rate. He has 16 goals on just 99 shots. Zucker has 21 points this season. Charlie Coyle and Zach Parise (empty net) got the other goals in the win. Marco Scandella had a plus-three rating. Jan 17 |
| 3 | Matt Cooke ActiveMatt Cooke was absent from Wednesday's practice because of a death in his family. However, he is expected to rejoin his teammates in Calgary and play Thursday night. If Cooke isn't ready to play then Erik Haula is expected to dress in his place. Jan 29 |
| 4 | Justin Fontaine ActiveJustin Fontaine drew into the lineup Saturday night because of an illness to Mikael Granlund. Fontaine was expected to be scratched, but instead played his 28th game of the season. The 27-year-old has nine points this season. Dec 20 |
| RW | 1 | Jason Pominville ActiveJason Pominville is looking forward to playing in an outdoor game in 2016. The NHL announced that the Wild will host the Chicago Blackhawks in a Stadium Series game on February 21, 2016. "I'm really pumped to have the chance to play in another outdoor game," Pominville said. "What a great experience it is for all the players and their families and all the fans that will have a chance to attend or watch on TV. It's great that the State of Hockey finally will be hosting one." Jan 25 |
| 2 | Thomas Vanek ActiveThomas Vanek had the only assist on Zach Parise's game winner in a 1-0 blanking of Calgary on Thursday night. His 21st helper of the season was the 300th of his career. Vanek has 30 points in 48 games with the Wild, but the two-time 40-goal scorer has found the back of the net just nine times. Jan 30 |
| 3 | Nino Niederreiter ActiveNino Niederreiter scored a goal and was a plus -2 with four shots in the Wild 2-1 win over Edmonton on Tuesday night. It was his 15th goal of the year but just his first goal since December 13th. The 22 year-old has 22 points in 47 games and has really cooled down after a torrid scoring start to the season. The Wild as a team has struggled but if they get this secondary scoring they might be able to turn things around here in the second half. Charlie Coyle scored the other goal. Jan 28 |
| 4 | Charlie Coyle ActiveCharlie Coyle scored a highlight reel goal to give Minnesota a 2-1 win over Edmonton on Tuesday night. "He came out a little more than I expected," said Coyle referring to goaltender Viktor Fasth. "Once I got down there, I was too close. I pulled it back and luckily I put it away." He managed to tuck the puck into the net from beyond the goal line to display his great hands. Coyle has six goals and 20 points in 47 matches this year. Jan 28 |
| D | 1 | Ryan Suter ActiveRyan Suter (lower body) is expected to play Thursday. He missed Wednesday's practice because of a lower-body issue, but it doesn't sound serious because coach Mike Yeo said Suter was just feeling some discomfort. If he's unable to play then Stu Bickel is expected to step into the lineup. Jan 29 |
| 2 | Jonas Brodin ActiveJonas Brodin scored his second goal of the season Tuesday night, but it was far from enough as the Wild were pounded by Pittsburgh by a score of 7-2. Brodin has proven to be a very reliable blueliner for the Wild, but we can't say the same about his fantasy value. With just six points in 31 contests, he does not offer any fantasy value. Justin Fontaine also found the back of the net in the losing effort. Jan 13 |
| 3 | Jared Spurgeon ActiveJared Spurgeon is averaging 24:12 minutes per game in 2014-15. Amazingly, that's only good for third place among the Wild's defense. Minnesota heavily leans on Ryan Suter, Jonas Brodin, Spurgeon, and Marco Scandella, but those are the only blueliners coach Mike Yeo seems to trust with much ice time. With a little over half the season in the books, it doesn't look like the Wild have any intention of giving Spurgeon a bit more rest. Jan 23 |
| 4 | Marco Scandella ActiveMarco Scandella had a strong game in his return to Minnesota's lineup on Saturday. Scandella missed the last five games because of a concussion. The 24-year-old played 24:48 in the Wild's 3-1 win over Arizona on Saturday. He was also a plus-3 on a night when Minnesota scored three goals. Scandella has nine goals and 15 points in 35 games this season. Jan 18 |
| 5 | Keith Ballard  I.L.Keith Ballard's latest concussion has made him worry about his post-hockey future. "I'm not ready to decide that stuff, but knowing what we know about concussions, I have to think about the long-term," Ballard said. "I've had three in 14 months, five in five years, not to mention all the times you get hit and say, 'I've got my bell rung,' and you’re dizzy for a period. That happens probably a lot more than people know. I have to think about the long-term effects, but again, I'm not ready to make that decision yet. But answering it honestly, yeah, I'm going to think about it." Ballard is still experiencing symptoms from the head injury he sustained on Dec. 9. As you probably expect, there's no timetable for his return, but it unfortunately wouldn't be surprising if he misses the remainder of the 2014-15 campaign. Jan 5 |
| 6 | Matt Dumba ActiveMatt Dumba has been recalled by Minnesota and he's expected to play in his hometown of Calgary Thursday night. He was born in Regina, Sask., but moved to Calgary at a young age and grew up there. Dumba has recorded five points and 16 blocks in 23 games this season with Minnesota. Jan 29 |
| 7 | Christian Folin ActiveChristian Folin will draw back into the Wild's lineup Monday night against Winnipeg. With Justin Falk being sent back down to Iowa and Jonas Brodin sustaining an upper-body injury against the Jets Saturday, Folin will join the lineup. Folin has played in 15 games this season, chipping in with a goal and two assists. He will pair up with Marco Scandella in Monday's game. Dec 29 |
| 8 | Nate Prosser ActiveNate Prosser will be scratched Tuesday night against Detroit. With just five points, 24 PIMs and hits, and 54 blocks through 36 games this season he has little to no fantasy value. Jan 20 |
| G | 1 | Niklas Backstrom ActiveNiklas Backstrom will be a healthy scratch during Tuesday night's tilt with the Red Wings as the Wild activate Darcy Kuemper from the injury reserve. It's been a poor season for veteran netminder from Helsinki, Finland. He owns a 5-7-3 record, with a 3.05 GAA and a .887 save percentage. Until he proves he can play better, he's probably not worth considering even as a spot-starter this season. Jan 20 |
| 2 | Devan Dubnyk ActiveDevan Dubnyk made 30 saves in his shutout over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Dubnyk would not give in as the Flames put forth a steady effort to beat him, including 14 shots in the second period alone. Dubnyk improves to 4-1-0 with two shutouts and only nine goals against through six games with Minnesota since the trade. Jan 30 |