Prosser has missed the last two games with an illness, but returned to practice this afternoon. His return to the ice suggests that he could be back in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Predators.

Prosser is the latest Wild player to get ill. Justin Falk has been recalled and is expected to replace Prosser in the lineup.

After spending the first five seasons of his NHL career with Minnesota, Prosser, 28, signed with the Blues this offseason, but will start the season in the AHL if he clears waivers.

Ballard played just 10:32 on Saturday and was a minus-1. He had not recorded a point in his last six contests while Prosser has been more steady defensively.

“He’s such a great pro," said head coach Mike Yeo. "He’s done this. It’s not an easy job, a lot of guys can’t do it,” but he just wants Prosser to come in and “be effective in his game, provide a spark,” compete hard and defend hard.” Prosser said just that, that he plans to flip the switch at the opening faceoff and be tough to play against. Prosser has two assists in 14 games.

Prosser served as a healthy scratch on Sunday, but he will rejoin the lineup tonight against the Canadiens. Prosser has two assists in nine games, he is not a fantasy relevant defenseman.

Prosser had no points in 17 games with the Wild last season.

Prosser finishes the season scoring a goal and 11 points in 51 games with the Wild.

Prosser will not be able to play tomorrow. He finishes the season scoring a goal and 12 points in 51 games.

Prosser likely gets more minutes playing with Scandella. He has a goal and 10 points in 43 games.

Prosser gets back into the lineup with Zanon, Zidlicky and Schultz gone. The rookie has a goal and nine points in 32 games.

Prosser takes a turn in the press box. He has a goal and nine points in 32 games.

Prosser has been a reliable defender and produced six assists in 23 games. He probably stays with the team all season at this rate.

Prosser has been up and down all season but figures to add depth to the team's ineffective blue line. He has five assists through 18 games.

Prosser registered five assists over 18 games. He has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.

Prosser registered two assists through 14 games with the Houston Aeros. He showed in his first stint with the Wild that he is fully capable of playing at the NHL level.

Prosser registered two assists through 14 games with the Houston Aeros. He showed in his first stint with the Wild that he is fully capable of playing at the NHL level.

Zidlicky last played on November 15th but is pretty close to drawing back in. Prior to getting hurt, he scored six assists in 18 games. Expect him to help out the power play.

Prosser has no fantasy hockey value in the AHL.

Prosser getting called up provides the team with seven healthy defensemen on their upcoming road trip. The rookie registered four assists during his 14-game stint earlier in the season.