The Minnesota Wild's season has not started as planned, with their reliance on young prospects and recent draft picks failing to yield desired results.
Just two weeks into the season, three of these players have been reassigned to the AHL, although one has already returned. This slow start raises questions about the team's strategy.
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 scenario, General Manager Bill Guerin would not have had to include all seven of the following players on the opening night roster: Hunter Haight, Danila Yurov, Liam Ohgren, Daemon Hunt, Zeev Buium, Jesper Wallstedt, and David Jiricek. However, unexpected injuries to Mats Zuccarello and Nico Sturm have forced the team's hand.
The team must now reassess and adjust their strategy to get their season back on track.
Author's summary: The Wild's reliance on young prospects is not paying off.