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Wild Goalie Gustavsson Faces Hip Surgery, 2026-27 Uncertainty

5/19/2026

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General manager Bill Guerin announced on May 18, 2026 that goaltender Filip Gustavsson will have hip surgery, casting doubt on his 2026-27 training camp readiness.
Gustavsson signed a five-year, $34 million extension starting 2026-27 and finished the 2025-26 season with a 28-15-6 record, a .903 save percentage and four shutouts.
If his recovery slips into fall, rookie Jesper Wallstedt will start as undisputed starter and the Wild must add cheap depth.

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General manager Bill Guerin announced on May 18, 2026 that goaltender Filip Gustavsson will have hip surgery, casting doubt on his 2026-27 training camp readiness.
Gustavsson signed a five-year, $34 million extension starting 2026-27 and finished the 2025-26 season with a 28-15-6 record, a .903 save percentage and four shutouts.
If his recovery slips into fall, rookie Jesper Wallstedt will start as undisputed starter and the Wild must add cheap depth.