Comprehensive Wild Prospect Rankings & A Youth Injection
To say the Wild are struggling this season is an understatement, so we focus on the positives by looking at their prospects and rookies ready to burst onto the scene.
Welcome to the THW Minnesota Wild Substack newsletter, with all the latest from our team of Wild writers.
In today’s edition, we take a look at three rookies who have played well enough to deserve a place on the NHL roster, break down each of the Wild’s top 15 prospects and where they fit in the organization, and take a good look at what the team needs to do if they want to win some games.
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Wild’s Raska, Hunt & Mermis Have Earned Their Spots
January 18, 2024 by Mariah Stark (Holland)
The Minnesota Wild have had to make many adjustments over the past few weeks regarding the roster and injuries. They brought up several of their top guys on the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League, like Nic Petan, Sam Walker, Jesper Wallstedt, Adam Raska, Daemon Hunt, and Dakota Mermis to fill the holes in their roster.
Many of these players were sent down right away or as the Wild got their injured back. However, there have been a few players who have stuck around, like Raska, Hunt, and Mermis. Of course, the latter two were because the team was without Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin. However, they’ve made a compelling case to stay on the roster, as has Raska. We’ll take a look at each player, starting with Raska.Â
Minnesota Wild 2023-24 Top 15 Prospects Midseason Rankings
January 17, 2024 by Tyson McKay
This mid-season ranking of the Minnesota Wild’s top prospects reflects a dynamic shift in talent. As their most promising players rise and are consequently promoted to the NHL, their pipeline is beginning to lack the elite talent that Wild fans have become accustomed to.Â
Some big names remain atop the list, but others have fallen, and the organization will face pivotal decisions that could shape their future. This article explores what we consider to be the top 15 prospects, and their notable movements in the prospect list, to shed light on emerging stars.
Wild Need Change If They Hope to Win Games
January 15, 2024 by Mariah Stark (Holland)
The Minnesota Wild have their roster nearly complete after a rash of injuries tore it apart. At one point, they were without seven players, six of whom are permanent fixtures on the roster. Kirill Kaprizov, Jonas Brodin, Jared Spurgeon, Filip Gustavsson, Marcus Foligno, Mats Zuccarello, and Vinni Lettieri were all on the injured list a few weeks ago. Over time, they’ve gotten players back piece by piece.Â
In their last game against the Arizona Coyotes on Jan. 13, they got back two of their most important pieces, Gustavsson and Kaprizov. Both struggled, however, as they lost the game in overtime after having a two-goal lead heading into the third period. The game seemed like a disaster from start to finish, and things must change. Their postseason hopes are nearly gone at the moment, but not completely if they can make some changes and get back to winning games, starting with Kaprizov.Â