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 already been reassigned to the AHL. Management's decision to solve lineup issues from within seems to be contributing to the slow start.
General manager Bill Guerin had not envisioned a scenario where Hunter Haight, Danila Yurov, Liam Ohgren, Daemon Hunt, Zeev Buium, Jesper Wallstedt, and David Jiricek would all be on the opening night roster. However, unexpected injuries to Mats Zuccarello and Nico Sturm have forced their hand.
Management’s reliance on solving their line-up issues from within seems to be part of the slow start to the season.
The team must now reassess and determine their next steps to turn the season around.
Author's summary: Wild's young prospects are struggling to make an impact.