They are far from being the only team that are likely considering such a scenario, however Minnesota Wild actually have some cap space now available to play with too; a luxury not all teams have, not least some of the ones hoping to hang on to their restricted free agents.
However, given how rarely the offer sheet has been used in the NHL, Minnesota Wild General Manager Paul Fenton would have to really be keen on capturing his man to put one out there.
We’re talking franchise players only here; you surely wouldn’t risk one on a lesser name?