The clear issue here is cap space; it’s at a premium for the Minnesota Wild and whilst they’re not at the 50 contract limit; they’d struggle to fit more than two minimum NHL contract players under the cap.
The waiver wire has had some decent young players that could easily turn things around popping up; there was Connor Brickley, who we suggested would be a good pick-up. Most recently, Kerby Rychel is the name sticking out to me.
Zach Smith, one of the assistant captains for the Ottawa Senators even passed through the other day, no surprise with his cap hit.