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Wild G Filip Gustavsson to Undergo Hip Surgery

On Monday, general manager Bill Guerin announced that Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson will undergo offseason hip surgery to repair wear and tear from his fourth season with the team.
Gustavsson finished the regular season 28-15-6 in 49 starts with a 2.69 goals-against average but struggled down the stretch, ceding the starting role to rookie Jesper Wallstedt before the playoffs.
Wallstedt posted an 18-9-6 record in 33 starts with a 2.61 goals-against average as the Colorado Avalanche ousted the Wild in five playoff games, with Gustavsson allowing four goals on 22 shots in his lone start.
Guerin expressed confidence in the team's depth, stating, "I like our goaltending situation." Gustavsson signed a five-year, $34 million contract extension last fall featuring a full no-trade clause for the first two years.
The procedure will take place as soon as possible to facilitate recovery, allowing Minnesota to maintain its strategy of rotating a fresh, rested goalie in the net every night during the upcoming season.

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Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson facing hip surgery

Veteran Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson was clearly not himself late in the regular season and in his lone playoff appearance for Minnesota. On Monday, general manager Bill Guerin admitted that Gustavsson, who turns 28 next month, will undergo surgery in the coming days for a hip problem. The injury is considered just the cause of normal wear and tear of stopping pucks in the NHL. Guerin said he will not know until after the surgery whether Gustavs…

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