Hockey Wilderness · Dec 28, 2021
Wild to recall Calen Addison in Brodin’s absence
Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty ImagesAt least there are some positives to get out of the Minnesota Wild’s current situation. With both Jared Spurgeon (injury) and Jonas Brodin (COVID) unlikely to play in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1, rookie defenseman Calen Addison will be getting his shot on the blue line in the outdoor event.
Dean Evason said Calen Addison is coming up to slot in for Brodin #mnwild
— Jessi Pierce (@jessi_pierce) December 28, 2021 The lines are still undetermined, but considering that the team previously called up Kevin Czuczman as an extra defenseman, instead of Addison, earlier this season; Addison should be in the lineup.