Minnesota Wild training camp reveals potential line combos and D pairings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Minnesota Wild commenced training camp on September 17 in St. Paul, providing insight into possible line combinations and defensive pairings for the upcoming regular season. Kirill Kaprizov, Ryan Hartman, and Maxim Shabanov could form the top line, while defensive pairings include Quinn Hughes with Brock Faber and Jonas Brodin with Jared Spurgeon. A total of 48 players are vying for roster spots, with a preseason matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks scheduled for September 18. This initial practice session sets the stage for evaluating team dynamics as the season approaches.
- •Training camp began on September 17 in St. Paul.
- •Potential top line features Kaprizov, Hartman, and Shabanov.
- •Defensive pairings include Hughes-Faber and Brodin-Spurgeon.
- •48 players are competing for roster spots.
- •Preseason game against Chicago Blackhawks is set for September 18.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Wild's first day of training camp reveals possible line combinations, D pairs
"It looks like Minnesota's top line could feature a pair of Russian wingers, Kirill Kaprizov and Maxim Shabanov.
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