Brunette has successful surgery: Minnesota Wild forward Andrew Brunette had surgery on his right knee on Thursday. The team said in a statement that the procedure "went well." Brunette is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation program on Friday. The left wing played on a torn ligament for much of the second half of the season. He missed only two games all season. He said he hopes to be ready for training camp in September. (Updated 04/17/2009).
Injury Report
Knee - Questionable for start of training camp (Updated - 4/14/09)
Fantasy Analysis
Brunette signed a three-year, $7 million contract to return to the Wild in the offseason. He provided toughness and leadership and finished second on the team with 22 goals and 50 points. Most players coming off a torn ACL struggle in their first season back. However, Brunette played with the injury for most of the season, so he could be well ahead of the curve upon his return. Still, Brunette will be an injury-risk selection on Draft Day 2009. (Updated 04/17/2009).
04/10/2009 22:50 Wild eliminated from playoff contention despite eight-goal burst
Marc-Andre Bergeron scored twice and the Minnesota Wild set a season high for goals in an 8-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday, with both teams later eliminated from playoff contention.
04/07/2009 22:53 Wild stave off elimination as Gaborik comes up big against Stars
Marian Gaborik kept up his remarkable scoring rate with a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild avoided elimination from the playoff chase for at least two more days with a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
04/05/2009 17:01 Week 27 Fantasy Hockey Planner
The final Fantasy Planner of the 2008-09 season is upon us. Our Michael Hurcomb breaks down who is resting for the playoffs, who might still be hoping to return and who faces the most favorable schedule.
04/03/2009 22:45 Wild blank Flames to keep to keep slim playoff hopes alive
The Minnesota Wild finally figured out Miikka Kiprusoff with three goals on 10 shots in the first period for a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night that kept their slim playoff chances alive.
