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Minnesota Wild News
Spurgeon (upper-body) will not play Tuesday vs. the Coyotes.

Spurgeon suffered an upper-body injury in Nashville on Sunday and will not play Tuesday. Despite being out tonight, the Wild were "encouraged" by where he is at, which is a good sign as they head towards the playoffs. Jordie Benn will likely draw into the lineup to replace him.

Jared Spurgeon
The Blackhawks have signed Reese Johnson to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension (800K AAV)

Johnson has split the 2021-22 season between the AHL and NHL, scoring one goal with five assists (six points) in 29 games with the Blackhawks. The deal is one-way, so it seems like Johnson will be with the Blackhawks to start the 2022-23 season.

Reese Johnson