GM Bill Guerin says he's happy where the team is, as it enters this week's draft with two first-round picks and a small salary-cap chest. He's also hoping young prospects such as Marco Rossi (pictured) can step in to fill Kevin Fiala's spot after Fiala's trade to the Kings.
Kevin Fiala was a restricted free agent and the Wild wouldn't have been able to sign him without major moves. In return the team gets the No. 19 pick in next month's NHL draft and a local name.
Filip Johansson was the 24th overall choice in 2018 and never developed into an NHL prospect. He scored only 11 points for his team in Sweden last season.
Three big contract questions — two of them facing the newest decision-makers in town — will come to a head soon. Things could get interesting very quickly.
At age 96, the former North Stars and Gophers announcer lives on Vancouver Island while keeping up on the Wild and Minnesota's other sports teams. His voice is still unmistakable for a Minnesota sports fan.
Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis have dominated the headlines the last few days, but let's not forget that the Twins are on pace to win 94 games. Also, hockey writer Sarah McLellan on the Wild's roster in flux.
It's more than just salary cap issues that will shape the Wild for next season. There are roster spots and roles that need to be hammered out based on merit.
The Minnesota Whitecaps have joined the National Women's Pro Hockey league for the 2018-19 season. Click here for a game schedule, player news, standings and more about the team and the league.
Stanley Cup-winning experience gave Marc-Andre Fleury the edge over Cam Talbot, Wild coach Dean Evason said, but the team was happy with the play of both.
Matt Dumba hesitated when asked about the injury that limited his effectiveness vs. the Blues; Joel Eriksson Ek lost three teeth to a teammate's stick.