Sweden Trip Offers Perfect Turnaround Point but Not All Players Need one
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In today’s edition, we look at just how important the Global Series is to the Wild as it gifts them an opportunity to completely change their season outlook, as well as examine five players that have been exceeding expectations despite the rough start to the season.
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Wild Have Chance to Turn Season Around With Sweden Trip
November 16, 2023 by Mariah Stark (Holland)
It’s safe to say the Minnesota Wild have had a rough go so far this season, with wins few and far between and plenty of disappointing losses. Their most recent loss to the Dallas Stars at home showcased their unsuccessful penalty kill. Also somewhat concerning has been their lack of offense from their most influential players.
That’s where their trip to Sweden comes in, and this could be a crucial turning point in their season. It is still very early; they’re currently 15 games into an 82-game schedule, but their postseason dreams will be out the door if they don’t start to win games soon. Sometimes, a team needs a slight change in routine, such as this trip, to jumpstart things.
It may seem far-fetched for the Wild, but they’ve shown they are a strong team sometimes and need to find that motivation again. We’ll explore how this trip could be the pivotal point in their season to bounce back and what needs to happen.
5 Minnesota Wild Players Exceeding Expectations in 2023-24
November 14, 2023 by Tyson McKay
So far in the young 2023-24 season, the Minnesota Wild have not been good at, well, anything except maybe underperforming. The current team is mostly the same team that for the previous two seasons has collected over 100 points and been a top 10 contender in the entire NHL. After 15 games played this season, they are on pace for 66 points, which last season would have placed them in fourth-last behind the rebuilding Montreal Canadiens.
Now, it is unlikely that they continue to struggle this badly, and their 8-3 pummeling from the Dallas Stars felt like rock bottom. They are now headed to Sweden to play in the Global Series, which provides them a perfect opportunity to get a full reset. There have been bright spots amongst the darkness though, and not every player on the roster needs a rest. Here are five Wild players who have been leading the charge and exceeding expectations so far this season.
