There is certainly reason for optimism for our 22nd-ranked player, Hunter Haight. He is the prototypical example of a player who was affected by canceled Covid-19 seasons. After losing a year of hockey in 2020-21, he took some time getting back on his feet in the 2021-22 season with Barrie with only 22 goals, 41 points in 63 games. He had a few weeks in mid February where he boasted 12 points in eight games, but other than that he had long stretches of inconsistency. It makes predicting how big of a role he’ll play for the Minnesota Wild in the future a bit of a challenge, but I’m excited for his sophomore season.
Top 25 Under 25: Hunter Haight has piqued our interest at No. 22
