| 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  I.L.Mikael Granlund (wrist) participated in Sunday's practice. "I felt good out there," said Granlund, who skated with a no-contact jersey. "I'm really excited to get back out there." He won't return Monday, but could be back on Tuesday versus Detroit. Jan 19 |
| 3 | Erik Haula ActiveErik Haula hadn't scored a goal since Dec. 9 going into Thursday's meeting with Buffalo. He ended a 13-game goalless drought and added an assist in Minnesota's 7-0 victory versus the Sabres. Haula has three points in his last two games to give a total of seven on the year. Jan 16 |
| 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 ActiveThe Minnesota Wild will host their rival Chicago Blackhawks at TCF Bank Stadium on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on Feb. 21st, 2016 as part of the Stadium Series. The State of Hockey finally gets its NHL outdoor game. Said Wild GM Chuck Fletcher, "We call ourselves the State of Hockey. We produce more players than any other state. Hockey thrives at every level outside of the NHL. We have college hockey, high school hockey, girls hockey, women's hockey. Besides the great game with the Wild and the Blackhawks, we'll hopefully have a chance to showcase the other levels of hockey and the passion our fans have for the game." Jan 24 |
| 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 scored a goal in Minnesota’s 4-1 loss to Chicago. Cooke scored his goal late in the third period with the Wild trailing 4-0. The Wild’s slump continues, as they have now lost five games in a row. Cooke has three goals and seven points in 19 games this season. Kyle Brodziak and Jonas Brodin picked up the assists on the goal. This was Cooke’s first point in 10 games. Things are falling apart quickly in Minnesota. Jan 11 |
| 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 a goal and an assist in Tuesday's shootout loss to Detroit. Both of his points came in the third period during Minnesota's comeback attempt. The Wild entered the third down 4-1 and they managed to force overtime before losing in the shootout. Vanek registered six shots versus the Red Wings and he now has 29 points in 46 games. Jan 21 |
| 3 | Nino Niederreiter ActiveNino Niederreiter scored for the Wild in their 4-3 shootout win against the Coyotes on Saturday night. Niederreiter’s power play goal was the game’s first tally, and ended up being one of two Wild power-play markers in the game. Zach Parise scored the other one. Niederreiter’s stats look like a pitcher's: 13 goals, three assists. He’s averaging just over two shots a game, so he’s worth keeping an eye on in fantasy leagues. Jason Zucker potted the other goal. Ryan Suter and Jason Pominville recorded two assists each. Dec 13 |
| 4 | Charlie Coyle ActiveCharlie Coyle scored a goal in Minnesota's 3-1 win over Arizona on Saturday night. The 22-year-old played a strong game for the Wild. Coyle has been playing better of late, but he hasn't taken a step forward offensively. He has five goals, 19 points and a minus-4 rating in 44 games this season. Coyle is still young and he still has a good amount of potential. Jan 18 |
| D | 1 | Ryan Suter ActiveThe Minnesota Wild get their outdoor game as part of the 2016 Coors Light Stadium Series as they host the Chicago Blackhawks. The game will take place on Feb. 21, 2016. The Blackhawks have to be grizzled veterans of outdoor games at this point. Jan 24 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 | Darcy Kuemper ActiveDarcy Kuemper (lower body) has been taken off of the injured reserve list. That leaves Minnesota with three healthy goaltenders. Kuemper will serve as a scratch on Monday, but he might play in Tuesday's contest. Jan 19 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Devan Dubnyk ActiveDevan Dubnyk hit the showers early on Tuesday as he was pulled from Minnesota's game against the Red Wings after allowing four goals on 10 shots. Dubnyk lasted less than half the game before he was replaced by Darcy Kuemper, who blocked all 14 shots he faced through the remainder of regulation and overtime. It's uncertain how playing time will be divided in the Wild goal going forward, as Kuemper was the primary backstop early in the year, but seemed to have been usurped by Dubnyk after he as acquired from the Coyotes. Jan 20 |