The Minnesota Wild made notable roster changes on Wednesday, placing defenseman Jonas Brodin on injured reserve while recalling Carson Lambos from the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Details on Jonas Brodin’s Injury
Jonas Brodin has been sidelined for the last three games due to a lower-body injury. This injury occurred during a match against the Dallas Stars on December 11. Wild head coach John Hynes indicated earlier that Brodin would be unavailable for only a few days. Hynes later mentioned that the time frame for his return should not exceed a week.
Jonas Brodin’s Season Statistics
- Games Played: 30
- Goals: 3
- Assists: 6
- Points: 9
- Average Ice Time: 22:05
In his 14th season in the NHL, the 32-year-old Swedish player has tallied 61 goals and 208 assists across 883 regular-season games. His average ice time during his career is 22:15. Furthermore, Brodin has participated in 73 Stanley Cup Playoff games, achieving 17 points from 2 goals and 15 assists.
Carson Lambos Recalled from AHL
Carson Lambos, a first-round pick in 2021, has been recalled to strengthen the defense. He has shown potential with two goals and three assists over 26 games with Iowa this season. Lambos accumulated a total of 22 penalty minutes in those games.
Carson Lambos’s Career AHL Statistics
- Seasons in AHL: 3
- Regular-Season Games: 163
- Goals: 11
- Assists: 27
- Points: 38
- Penalty Minutes: 129
In his junior career within the Western Hockey League, Lambos scored 31 goals and assisted on 97 more across 176 regular-season games. He has represented Canada on the international stage at the 2022 World Junior Championship.
Upcoming Game Against Columbus Blue Jackets
Lambos may have the opportunity to make his NHL debut on Thursday night. The Wild will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in Ohio, with the game set to start at 7 p.m. ET.
