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Minnesota Wild Place Jonas Brodin on Injured Reserve, Recall Carson Lambos
12/18/2025, 3:54:18 AM
Key Roster Moves by the Minnesota Wild
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Wild announced significant roster changes, placing defenseman Jonas Brodin on injured reserve (IR) due to a lower-body injury and recalling defenseman Carson Lambos from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). Brodin has been sidelined for the last three games following an injury sustained during a match against the Dallas Stars on December 11. Wild head coach John Hynes previously indicated that Brodin would be out for a “couple of days,” suggesting a potential return within a week.
Jonas Brodin's Injury Status
Brodin, a 32-year-old veteran in his 14th NHL season, has recorded three goals and six assists for nine points in 30 games this season. His career totals stand at 61 goals and 208 assists across 883 regular-season games. Despite being classified as day-to-day, Brodin is not expected to travel with the team for their upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, marking his fourth consecutive game missed. The timeline for his return remains uncertain, particularly with the Wild facing a busy schedule of three games in four days.
Carson Lambos: A New Opportunity
Carson Lambos, a 22-year-old defenseman and a first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, has been called up to fill the gap left by Brodin. Lambos has yet to make his NHL debut but has shown promise in the AHL, where he has accumulated five points and 22 penalty minutes in 26 games this season. Over his three seasons in the AHL, he has tallied 38 points and 129 penalty minutes in 163 games. Lambos previously represented Canada at the 2022 World Junior Championship and could potentially make his NHL debut during the Wild's game against the Blue Jackets.
Official Statements & Responses
The Minnesota Wild's management has not provided specific comments regarding Brodin's injury beyond the announcement of his placement on IR. Coach John Hynes has indicated that Brodin's absence is temporary, but the exact duration remains unclear.
Criticism & Opposition
While there has been no formal criticism regarding the team's decisions, the impact of Brodin's absence on the Wild's defensive lineup could be a concern for fans and analysts alike, especially given the team's upcoming schedule.
What's Next
The Minnesota Wild will face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The team will need to adapt to Brodin's absence while giving Lambos an opportunity to showcase his skills at the NHL level.
