Story Summary
General manager Bill Guerin has confirmed that Gustavsson will not take part in the Minnesota Wild‘s training camp and is expected to miss the start of the upcoming NHL season while he continues rehabilitation from a hip injury. Guerin said he would not expect the 28-year-old to be available in the first weeks of the season, but added the timeline will depend on how quickly the goaltender recovers.
Key Facts
- Bill Guerin, general manager of the Wild, confirmed Gustavsson will not attend the club’s training camp.
- Guerin said Gustavsson is still undergoing rehabilitation and will not be ready for training camp.
- Guerin did not give a firm return date and said he would not expect Gustavsson to be available in the first weeks of the season.
- Guerin said Gustavsson suffered a hip injury and had been playing with significant pain and discomfort.
- Guerin praised Gustavsson for continuing to play despite the pain, while adding that perhaps he should not have done so.
- Last season Gustavsson, described as the Swedish Olympic goaltender, played 50 games for the Wild, recording 28 wins and four shutouts.
- Gustavsson has played 219 NHL games with Minnesota and Ottawa.
- This season will be the first year of the five-year contract Gustavsson signed with the Wild in early October last year.
- The new contract carries a salary-cap hit of $6.8 million and a total value reported at near 330 million kronor.
IHM Discussion
Guerin’s confirmation provides clear short-term certainty: Gustavsson will not be at training camp and is expected to miss the opening weeks as he continues rehabilitation from a hip problem he carried while playing last season. Reportedly, both the length of the injury and that Gustavsson persevered through considerable pain; Guerin explicitly praised that commitment while acknowledging the decision to play may have been questionable in hindsight. The announcement also arrives as Gustavsson begins the first year of a five-year deal that carries a $6.8 million cap hit and a reported total value near 330 million kronor, underlining the contract stakes for the club.
Why It Matters
Gustavsson’s absence from training camp and the early part of the season leaves Minnesota without him as preparations begin. It also puts the focus on his recovery from the hip injury he played through last season. His five-year contract, carrying a $6.8 million cap hit, makes the timing of his return important for the club’s planning, although no roster moves or replacements were specified.
Mini Q&A
Who confirmed Gustavsson will miss training camp?
Bill Guerin, general manager of the Wild, confirmed Gustavsson will not attend training camp.
Why is Gustavsson not attending training camp?
He is still undergoing rehabilitation from a hip injury and will not be ready for training camp, according to Guerin.
How much did Gustavsson play last season?
Reportedly, Gustavsson played 50 games for the Wild last season, recording 28 wins and four shutouts.
What is the status of Gustavsson’s contract?
This season is the first year of a five-year contract signed with the Wild in early October last year, carrying a reported salary-cap hit of $6.8 million and a total value near 330 million kronor.
Coach Mark Comment
For a goaltender returning from a hip injury, the key is restoring movement and confidence before increasing the workload. Missing camp makes the early-season timetable uncertain, so the priority will be a return only when he is ready to handle game demands.
IHM Final View
Guerin’s confirmation frames Gustavsson’s situation as a recovery story rather than an abrupt roster change. The Wild know he will miss camp and are not expecting him in the first weeks of the season. As he begins a substantial five-year contract, the next updates on his rehabilitation should bring a clearer indication of the length of his absence.