Although Pierre-Marc Bouchard is back on the sidelines due to a concussion, he doesn't feel like his career is in jeopardy. Bouchard was absent from 104 contests over three seasons before December 2010 due to concussion problems. "I'm positive I can come back," Bouchard said. "The only bad thing about a concussion is you don't know how much time it's going to take." Bouchard is experiencing headaches, but so far this concussion hasn't been as limiting as the ones he's dealt with in the past. Bouchard apparently initially started experiencing symptoms when he was smashed face-first into the boards on December 13th - if you'll recall there was a concern that he might have suffered a concussion given his history, but the matter was dropped when he returned after missing two games with a broken nose. However, things got worse when he was elbowed in the chin on January 4th and he was finally shutdown.

In addition to a concussion, Pierre-Marc Bouchard has a pulled groin. We bring that up just in case you're wondering how the Wild justified saying that Bouchard missed Saturday's game with a lower body injury. Bouchard would have probably missed the game regardless of the status of his groin injury, but the Wild apparently wanted him to be evaluated before they "used the concussion word." Bouchard was previously limited to just one game in 2009-10 before of a concussion and he didn't return from that injury until December 1st, 2010.

Wild forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard is experiencing concussion-like symptoms and will be placed on Injured Reserve today. Bouchard missed Saturday's game at Calgary with what was described as a "lower body" injury. Now we know better. The forward also sat out last Thursday's and Friday's practices, so he has been struggling for close to a week. Bouchard is 9-13-22 in 37 games for the scoring-starved Wild.

Pierre-Marc Bouchard (lower body) will not be available for Saturday's game. The Wild will evaluate Bouchard when they return to Minnesota following tonight's contest in Calgary. Bouchard missed Thursday and Friday's practices and there's currently no known timetable for his return.

Pierre-Marc Bouchard (lower body) has missed practice the last two days and is questionable for Saturday's game. Bouchard was injured during Wednesday's game and it does not look good for the forward to play on Saturday according to coach Mike Yeo. "We'll see how he is tomorrow," Yeo said. "He felt pretty sore after the game." Look for Brad Staubitz to get back into the lineup if Bouchard is unable to go.

Pierre-Marc Bouchard collected his first tally since Dec. 6, but that ended up being Minnesota's only goal in a 2-1 loss to Calgary. "PMB" has a respectable 19 points in 31 games this season. Unfortunately, the fragile winger keeps getting banged up, so it's pretty tough to recommend him as even a fringe fantasy choice.

Pierre-Marc Bouchard (broken nose) will participate in Monday's game. When Bouchard was initially injured, there was a concern that he might have a concussion given his history. That might be why Bouchard ended up missing two straight games. Fortunately, those fears were never realized.

Pierre-Marc Bouchard (nose), who almost returned to action Saturday night against the Islanders, is probable for Minnesota's next game Monday against Vancouver. Wild coach Mike Yeo wants to make completely sure that Bouchard is comfortable and can do all the things he needs to do on the ice to play effectively. Another day of practice will likely do the trick.

Pierre-Marc Bouchard (nose) took part in the Wild's Saturday morning skate. That's a great sign, as there was still some lingering concerns that he might have a concussion after being smashed face-first into the boards on Tuesday. Bouchard will be a game-time decision Saturday.

Pierre-Marc Bouchard (nose) is considered "very questionable" for Saturday's contest, according to Wild coach Mike Yeo. Bouchard has a broken nose after being smashed face-first into the boards on Tuesday. However, the Wild are expected to err heavily on the side of caution with Bouchard, given his previous battles with concussions.