Last Monday, the Minnesota Wild made news by deciding to relieve General Manager Paul Fenton of his duties. It was just 14 months into his tenure for the position, and it was deep into the off-season, well after Fenton had led Minnesota at the draft and made free agent signings. The decision is in some parts very understandable. Fenton made multiple questionable transactions during his time with the team and reports are coming out now that he struggled to run the franchise’s front office. But at the same time, it was an odd decision, especially given the timing.
The Fenton Dilemma: How The Wild Got Here and What To Look For In The Next GM
