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Wild captain juggles high expectations, new D partner as season begins
Brock Faber’s injury leaves the Wild with a new top pair as coaches say Spurgeon and Quinn Hughes complement each other.
- On Thursday in Nashville, Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon and defenseman Quinn Hughes will debut as the team's top defensive pair for the NHL season opener.
- The lineup change stems from defenseman Brock Faber's injury, which could sideline him for two to three months, as Dr. Brian Sutterer noted after reviewing footage.
- Coach Hynes described the duo as "two highly intelligent players," noting Spurgeon's stay-at-home style complements Hughes' tendency to roam; Hughes added, "I think me and him will be great together."
- Facing a road-heavy October where nine of 14 games are away, Spurgeon emphasized the importance of a strong start to build momentum in Nashville.
- Odds-Makers peg the Wild at 80% to reach the playoffs, maintaining high expectations for a team seeking its first Stanley Cup with key contributors like Kirill Kaprizov.
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