Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber has cleared protocol and is expected to return to the lineup, while captain Jared Spurgeon will miss additional time due to injury. The team announced the updates on Thursday, with Faber having completed the necessary steps for his return. Spurgeon's absence is projected to extend beyond the initial timeline, leaving a gap on the Wild's blue line as they navigate the early part of the NHL season.
Minnesota Wild's Brock Faber Clears Protocol; Jared Spurgeon Out Longer
