Brock Faber injury update as Wild defenseman has surgery on skull

TRENDINGMLB wild-card previewGiants release OBJNFL Power RankingsWeek 4 Waiver WireLatest NBA updatesStory byStory byBrock Faber injury update as Wild defenseman has surgery on skullMike Brehm, USA TODAYTue, September 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFractured skull to sideline Wild’s Brock Faber indefinitelyThe news is worse than initially hoped for Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber. On Tuesday morning, general manager Bill Guerin revealed that Faber suffered a fractured skull as a result of the puck he took to the head in the Wild’s last preseason game versus Dallas, and will be out of the lineup for an indefinite period. “He had surgery on Sunday that was successful,” Guerin said, adding ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Brock Faber timeline unknown after skull fracture, surgeryThe Minnesota Wild defenseman will miss the start of the regular season, and potentially much longer.BringMeTheSportsWild's Brock Faber suffers skull fracture in scary NHL preseason injuryWild standout Brock Faber is dealing with an unusual injury after going down in the preseason.The Sporting NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementWild news: Brock Faber out indefinitely after surgery to fix fractured skullThe Minnesota Wild returned to the playoffs in 2025-26. For the first time since 2015, the Wild won a playoff series, defeating the Dallas Stars in the first round of the playoffs. They would fall in the second round, but still hoped to build on their success in the 2026-27 campaign. Now, as the team prepares to open the regular season, they are […] The post Wild news: Brock Faber out indefinitely after surgery to fix fractured skull appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsMN Wild Star Brock Faber Underwent Surgery on Fractured Skull – What Happened?The Minnesota Wild released their current active roster Monday, and revealed that Brock Faber is going on injured reserve. Get the details here.Minnesota Sports FanWild Await Update On Brock Faber After Second Straight Practice AbsenceMinnesota’s blue line faces uncertainty as the star defenseman remains sidelined following a head injury. Tuesday’s practice looms large with the regular-season opener against Nashville quickly approaching.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild GM Bill Guerin Confirms Grim Update On Brock FaberThe Minnesota Wild are set to begin the 2026-27 NHL campaign with the uncertainty of defenseman Quinn Hughes’ long-term future with the club following last year’s blockbuster trade in December.However, a more pressing issue for the Wild is that defenseman Brock Faber, who was paired with Hughes upon his acquisition, has been confirmed as starting […] The post Wild GM Bill Guerin Confirms Grim Update On Brock Faber appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWild Await Further Update On Brock Faber Injury TuesdayThe Wild hit the ice today and head coach John Hynes is expected to give a full update on injured defenseman Brock Faber.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildBrock Faber Injury Could Be Concerning for WildThe Minnesota Wild is dealing with a complicated Brock Faber injury, one that could turn out to be much more concerning. The post Brock Faber Injury Could Be Concerning for Wild appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBrock Faber starts season on IR as Wild unveil opening-night rosterFaber was hit in the head by a puck in the Wild's final preseason game last Friday.BringMeTheSportsWild Place Brock Faber On Injured Reserve Ahead Of Season OpenerMinnesota loses a cornerstone defenseman following a preseason exit, forcing a defensive reshuffle as the team braces for a grueling road opener against the Nashville Predators.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildBrock Faber will start Wild season on IRThe Minnesota Wild’s depth on the blue line will be tested right from the first faceoff Thursday at the season opener in Nashville, Tenn. The announcement of Minnesota’s opening night roster included the bad news that defenseman Brock Faber will begin 2026-27 on the injured list. Faber, who is normally part of the team’s top defensive pairing with Quinn Hughes, was injured in the team’s final ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Quinn Hughes, Jared Spurgeon Considering Adding Ear Guards Following Wild's Brock Faber Skull FractureMost NHL players do not use ear guards, but following a scary injury that will keep Minnesota Wild's Brock Faber out long-term, teammates like Quinn Hughes and Jared Spurgeon are considering wearing them.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildMinnesota Wild Unveil Opening Night 2026-27 NHL RosterThe Minnesota Wild have unveiled their opening-night NHL roster, which does not include Brock Faber or Filip Gustavsson, who start the season on injured reserve.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildLogan Mailloux's Injury Comes At A Tough Time After Strong Training Camp For St. Louis BluesDefenseman had surgery on right hand Sunday, will be re-evaluated in eight weeksThe Hockey News - St. Louis BluesWild’s Quinn Hughes Contract Update Arrives for NHL Opening NightQuinn Hughes is one of the best players in the NHL. The superstar defenseman is also incredibly underpaid by the Minnesota Wild. The good news for Hughes is that this is the last year of his current contract. Whatever happens next will surely make him one of the highest-paid players in the sport. That’s not […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes Contract Update Arrives for NHL Opening Night appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNorris Trophy, Breakout Seasons And A Deep Playoff Run: 5 Bold Wild PredictionsQuinn Hughes chases history and Jesper Wallstedt seizes the crease as Minnesota aims to transform rising expectations into a deep postseason charge behind a revamped, high-octane roster.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildRick Bowness Gives Disappointing Injury News TodayColumbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness gave some bad news for CBJ fans today.The Hockey News - Columbus Blue Jackets2 Lessons for the Raiders From Brock Bowers’ ReturnBrock Bowers came back and dominated the Saints. The Raiders are already 3-0 and getting stronger.Athlon SportsCanadiens’ Zachary Bolduc on Crowded Roster: “No One’s Comfortable”The Montreal Canadiens are in an odd predicament ahead of their regular season.Their roster is overflowing with forwards, which isn’t usually the case for this franchise.Zachary Bolduc — one of the many forwards battling it out for a spot in the lineup — opened up about how uneasy their positioning feels.Canadiens’ Bolduc Doesn’t Mince Words […] The post Canadiens’ Zachary Bolduc on Crowded Roster: “No One’s Comfortable” appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY