As the Minnesota Wild embarks on on the 2016-17 season, the franchise is looking to raise itself to the next level. However, Wild General Manager has made few moves to actually improve the team. Eric Staal was signed. Chris Stewart was brought aboard for the second time. The coaching staff changed. Even Teemu Pulkkinen was claimed off waivers. The team also had the benefit of some prospects turning pro this year with the likes of Alex Tuch and Joel Eriksson Ek looking to make the NHL roster. The NHL veterans on the squad like Mikko Koivu, Zach Parise, and Ryan Suter are all getting another year older.
Wild success hinges on 24 year olds being difference makers
