As we continue through our season preview of the teams in the Central Division, it’s time to catch up with the teams that weren’t divisional foes last season. Next up are the Minnesota Wild, who might finally be an exciting team.
Last season: 35-16-5 (75 points), third place in West Division, lost in first round
Key losses: D Ryan Suter, F Zach Parise, F Nick Bonino, D Ian Cole
Key additions: D Alex Goligoski, D Jon Merrill, D Dmitry Kulikov, D Jordie Benn
The Wild surprised last season — not necessarily by being competitive, but by being exciting for the first time in what feels like forever.