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Wild going young in preseason matchup vs. Blues

The Minnesota Wild’s final roster is slowly starting to take shape. Some quiet movements here, some AHL players being sent down there, and some potential rookies sprinkled through the various lines, but for now, that has been put on hold for Wednesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues.

For their fourth of six preseason games, head coach Dean Evason has decided to opt for the prospect roster, full of either potential call-ups or AHL depth. While there is no certainty that none of these players (the young ones at least) will get their place on the final roster for the season opener on Oct.