The Minnesota Wild’s young players face mounting pressure as the 2025-2026 season approaches. Jesper Wallstedt aims to secure the backup goalie spot, while Danila Yurov and Liam Öhgren eye top-six forward roles. Zeev Buium and David Jiricek battle for defensive positions, with Buium potentially landing a top-four spot.
Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti analyze lineup possibilities, discussing how these prospects could impact the Wild’s playoff aspirations. They explore the challenges of transitioning to NHL play and the importance of developing affordable talent. The duo also examines how young players’ performances might influence Kirill Kaprizov’s contract decisions.
Will Yurov emerge as a playmaking force? Can Wallstedt outperform Cal Petersen? Discover which Wild prospects could be game-changers this season and how they might shape Minnesota’s future.
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8 Comments
Jiricek and Lambos should both be in the lineup not Bogosian.
Both 1st round picks
Nobody's under more pressure than Ohgren. He's put in a ton of work this offseason.
Need em all to show up n show out so everyone can shut up bout guerin n leopold
Good show, fellas. Unless he shits the bed in camp, I wouldn't be shocked to see Yurov in the 2C spot over Rossi. Rossi @ 3C was clearly Guerin's plan for 2025, and he's fallen out of favor……..Wouldn't be shocked to see……
Kirill Ek Boldy
Vlad Yurov Zucc
*The only prospects I see getting significant regular playing time are Zeev and Yurov, unless Billy's hand is forced due to injuries.
If Rossi and Zucc are in the top 6, while we also have 4 rookies +ohgren in the lineup, why are we even fathoming a cup run? Not happening 😂 good on Bill being willing to trade Rossi, not winning with this lineup, especially if ek or kap get hurt.
Eh. I say let Rossi Rot until december 1st and sign kuzy to 2 mil, if Rossi signs for what hes worth, then maybe they have cup winning center depth and Rossi is where he belongs, on wing
Also never forget that Judd drafted Lorenz in the 2nd round of the 22 draft over Lane Hutson, when they desperately needed a legit D prospect…
Yurov / Buium / Wallstedt / Ohgren / Jiricek / Lambos – exciting times, finally. This group will determine if the Wild start making runs towards the Cup. If these guys perform, Guerin can finally plop in a impactful FA or two towards an explicit need, no more bandages. They need to learn how to win to the playoffs, and take the next step. I would most likely place Wallstedt as the guy with the most pressure, just the nature of goaltending, as you’re on an island by yourself at times…
A few comments, there's no way that Marcus Johansson and Marcus Foligno are both starting on the 4th line.
The Wild coaching staff must give David Jiricek of opportunity to show himself, Zach Bogosian has to be an emergency option only