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Wild's Brodin Out for Olympics After Surgery

1/23/2026

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Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin underwent surgery for a lower-body injury, ruling him out of the Olympics.
Brodin has missed five consecutive games, including four in December.
John Hynes said there is no set return date, but Brodin will return this season.
Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Johansson are expected to return soon.
The Wild will still have players representing Sweden and the United States at Winter Games in Italy.

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Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin underwent surgery for a lower-body injury, ruling him out of the Olympics.
Brodin has missed five consecutive games, including four in December.
John Hynes said there is no set return date, but Brodin will return this season.
Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Johansson are expected to return soon.
The Wild will still have players representing Sweden and the United States at Winter Games in Italy.