Wild send Lundin down to Houston

Minnesota Wild defenseman Mike Lundin has been out all season with a back injury, and because of it he isn't in playing shape. That's why the Wild sent him down to their minor league affiliate in Houston to work on his conditioning. They also placed defenseman Marco Scandella on IR.
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Minnesota Wild defenseman Mike Lundin has been out all season with a back injury, and because of it he isn't in playing shape. That's why the Wild sent him down to their minor league affiliate in Houston to work on his conditioning. They also placed defenseman Marco Scandella on IR.

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