Bill Guerin claims the 2025-26 Minnesota Wild roster outshines its predecessor. Is he right? The Wild’s injury woes, special teams struggles, and secondary scoring issues plagued them last season. Are they better equipped to handle these challenges now?
Host Seth Toupal breaks down the Wild’s roster depth, analyzing potential improvements in health management and offensive firepower. He examines how new additions like Nico Sturm and Vladimir Tarasenko could impact the team’s performance. Toupal also dissects the Wild’s special teams, particularly their persistently problematic penalty kill.
Can Kirill Kaprizov stay healthy for a full season? Will Marco Rossi make a significant impact? How does Minnesota’s top-six compare to division rivals like Colorado and Dallas? Get answers to these burning questions and more as Toupal provides an in-depth look at the Wild’s prospects for the upcoming NHL season. Tune in now to gear up for what could be a pivotal year for Minnesota hockey!
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4 Comments
3 man games missed on avg every single game last yr. That cant possibly happen again can it….. i sure hope not. Already questioning the training staff the last 2 seasons. If rossi wants to be here he will sign for what guerin wants cause no body else wants to pay him. Rossi should take a 5×1 bet on himself and drive play or dont and its the same situation next yr for him. Hopefully the kids come in and take jobs ohgren heidt buium jiricek
Live show this summer?
I am excited for the changes. It is definitely a put up or shut up year as far this 5-year plan goes. I don't have confidence that the players that have had injury issues in the past will stay healthy for 7/8 of the season.
To me, Guerin made lateral moves just to do "something" and play pretend GM…. They really aren't any better or any worse than last season. They're a bubble Wild Card team. Until there's legit roster turnover, nothing will really change…..I think Buium and Yurov will be regular roster players. Unless injuries, I dont think we'll see Oghren or Jiricek, and I would actually rather see Lambos over Jiricek…….The Wild are in a tough spot because they aren't bad enough to just let a bunch of prospects play and they aren't good enough where one or two moves makes them a Cup Contender. Rossi has the right idea, $7M x 7 or just move me. If I were Kirill I would test UFA……