Tonight reports have indicated that the Minnesota Wild are expected to be without veteran leader Marcus Foligno for the rest of the season. He will have season-ending surgery and reload for next season.
Minnesota Wild reporter Michael Russo confirmed with sources within the Wild organization that Marcus Foligno is not expected to return this season. The plan is for him to have season-ending surgery and recover to be back for next season.
I'm hearing Marcus Foligno is being shut down and will need season-ending surgery. #mnwild
Marcus Foligno had been dealing with a groin injury for much of the last two months. This is a move that Michael Russo himself wondered would be coming.
Marcus Foligno, who missed Tuesday's practice and has been dealing with a lingering injury, isn't playing tonight. As I said on the pod last night, I wonder when they shut him down. Perhaps it's now.
Now with the season winding down he will not try and make a comeback and instead have the surgery needed and begin his rehab. In 55 games this season with the Wild Marcus Foligno chipped in 22 points and was one of the team's assistant captains. The 32-year-old is in the last year of his contract.
As the summer approaches the Minnesota Wild will need to consider whether they want to re-sign the well-respected veteran or go in a new direction.
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30 MARS | 175 ANSWERS Wild announce Marcus Foligno is done for the season due to injury Will Marcus Foligno re-sign with the Minnesota Wild? | ||
| Yes | 78 | 44.6 % |
| No | 97 | 55.4 % |
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