On the face of it, it might not seem like much, but the Canadian dollar, a.k.a. the “looney”, has been strengthening against the U.S. dollar. Not only does that mean that Canadian tourists might find trips south of the border more palatable, it also means a much better chance of the salary cap increasing for the 2018-19 season. As the Minnesota Wild are one of the teams tight against the cap and facing some key player signings coming up in the next offseason, this is good news.
Less optimistic news is the lack of exciting performances in the prospect camp.