The Minnesota Wild are set to start their season in just hours from now, but the weeks prior to the final roster taking shape was full of ruthless and stressful decisions made by the coaching staff. Prospects and young hopefuls were getting cut and sent down to the AHL, while all that remained were a strong group of established core and a few peripheral pieces made-up of newcomers or older youngsters.
But the current spots, will certainly not be kept by their holders. There will be changes throughout the season and that has been made crystal clear by this team.