The Wild's Gamble on Prospects
The Minnesota Wild's season has not started as planned, with their reliance on young prospects not paying off.
Just two weeks into the season, three of their recent draft picks have been reassigned to the AHL. Management's decision to solve lineup issues from within seems to be contributing to the slow start.
Management’s reliance on solving their line-up issues from within seems to be part of the slow start to the season.
In an ideal world, General Manager Bill Guerin would not have had to include all seven of his top prospects, including Hunter Haight, Danila Yurov, and Jesper Wallstedt, on the opening night roster. However, unexpected injuries to players like Mats Zuccarello and Nico Sturm have forced his hand.
The team must now reassess and decide where to go from here.
Author's summary: Wild's young prospects struggle to deliver.
- Hunter Haight
- Danila Yurov
- Liam Ohgren
- Daemon Hunt
- Zeev Buium
- Jesper Wallstedt
- David Jiricek