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.
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 prospects like 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 their hand.
The team must now regroup and reassess their strategy to turn their season around.
Author's summary: Wild's prospect gamble not paying off.