The Wild's gamble on their prospects is not paying off

The Wild's Gamble on Prospects

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.

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