Call up / Send down
Wild assign forward Jason Zucker to Houston.
P.M. Bouchard has snatched back his 2nd-line spot where Zucker had been playing. With Zucker not suited for 4th line duties has has been sent down.
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Zucker in and on fourth line.
Zucker missed just two games with a concussion. He will return to the Wild lineup tonight and replace Mike Rupp who is out with a lower-body injury. Zucker has four goals and one assist in 11 games this season.
Zucker has been cleared but not playing Saturday against the Avs.
Zucker was the victim of the Corey Perry that earned Perry a 4 game suspension.
Zucker skating in track suit today. Yeo says that's a "good sign." #mnwild
Zucker was the victim of a vicious hit by Corey Perry last night that will likely result in Perry being suspended. Zucker stayed down for a few minutes before being helped off the ice by trainers. When there are hits to the head the first concern is always a concussion, but the fact that Zucker is skating this morning is positive news.
Zucker was helped off the ice during Tueday's contest against the Ducks following a head shot delivered by Corey Perry.
An update on his status will come tomorrow.
Line Change
Jason Zucker will make his NHL debut Thursday as long as he passes Wednesday’s physical.
Expect Zucker to make his NHL debut on the third line tomorrow night.
#mnwild has signed Jason Zucker to an entry-level deal
Zucker just finished his second season at U. of Denver, scoring 22 goals and 46 points in 38 games.
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