The Minnesota Wild's season has not started as expected, with their young prospects failing to make an immediate impact. Despite boasting a roster with recent draft picks, the team has struggled, and three of these players have already been reassigned to the AHL.
General manager Bill Guerin's plan was to have a more balanced roster, but injuries to key players like Mats Zuccarello and Nico Sturm have forced his hand. As a result, prospects like Hunter Haight, Danila Yurov, and Jesper Wallstedt have been thrust into action sooner than expected.
Management's reliance on solving their line-up issues from within seems to be part of the slow start to the season.
The question now is where the team goes from here. With their best-laid plans undone by injuries, the Wild must regroup and find a way to get their season back on track.
Author's summary: Wild's young prospects struggle to make an impact.