The Minnesota Wild went into this season just hoping for individual progression from some of their young talent. Whether it was calling out Jordan Greenway to get better or prying for more consistency from Kevin Fiala, the front office wasn’t afraid to expect more from the potential long-term members of this team.
One key cog that is so valuable to this successful Minnesota season has been Joel Eriksson Ek, and he showed exactly why on Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues.
Ever since Marcus Foligno returned from injury, the line between Eriksson Ek, Greenway, and Foligno has been stapled to every tough competition the Wild have had to face.