{"id":132105,"date":"2022-09-23T09:15:52","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T13:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=132105"},"modified":"2022-09-23T08:45:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T12:45:08","slug":"2022-23-minnesota-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/09\/23\/2022-23-minnesota-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"Puck Drop Preview: 2022-23 Minnesota Wild"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,=Last Word on Hockey\u2019s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2022-23 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team\u2019s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We\u2019ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. Today, we\u2019re previewing the 2022-23 <\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/08\/30\/sam-steel-signs-with-new-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minnesota Wild<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2022-23 Minnesota Wild<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Note: All analytics provided are from\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/evolving-hockey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Evolving-Hockey<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2021-22 Season<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minnesota had their most successful regular season in franchise season in 2021-22. The Wild finished last season with a record of 53-22-7 (113 points), finishing second in both the Central Division and the Western Conference. Minnesota&#8217;s 53 wins and 113 points were both franchise records. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"hbdzl5epQOlDc4YmrDETsQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1239970607\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'hbdzl5epQOlDc4YmrDETsQ',sig:'h7-qFyJ3U_t57Pp3iT18vvIA3xLcwx1PORLUvMM-qLo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1239970607',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minnesota had an underrated and suffocating defense backing historic offensive performances from Kaprizov and company. Goaltending was a small, looming issue throughout the season: one that was solved through untraditional means for a playoff contender such as the Wild. A great season capped by a very unfortunate and underwhelming finish, losing in six games to the St. Louis Blues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kirill and the Offense<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minnesota had their best offensive season to date, led by the mastermind of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kapriki01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Kaprizov<\/a>, alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zuccama01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mats Zuccarello<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fialake01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Fiala<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hartmry01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Hartman<\/a>, and others. Despite finishing 19th in xGF\/60 team-wide, the Wild were second in GF\/60. The Wild displayed a highly efficient mode of offensive creation, through the means of middle-lane openings and elite shooting across the board.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Suffocating Defense<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An underrated aspect of the Wild in 2022 was their team defence. They didn&#8217;t necessarily possess the best defensive core. However, they received stellar to incredible play from their top three defenders (Brodin, Spurgeon, and Dumba), compounded by the incredible defensive masterclass of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/foligma01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Foligno<\/a> line (with Eriksson Ek and Greenway alongside Foligno) displayed throughout the entirety of the season. For reference, the Wild finished only behind the Boston Bruins in xGA\/60 league-wide in 2021-22.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Inconsistent Goaltending<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Wild started the year with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/talboca01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Talbot<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kahkoka01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kaapo Kahkonen<\/a> as their tandem. By the end, it was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fleurma01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marc-Andre Fleury<\/a> pushing aside Talbot to the backup position, with Kahkonen out entirely. Both Talbot and Kahkonen were flipped around by Minnesota management, with their struggling play becoming more apparent by the trade deadline. Fleury, despite his own struggles, still appeared as a more reliable option who would more likely be stable within the Wild system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2022 Offseason<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Loss of Fiala<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/06\/29\/kevin-fiala-signs-contract-with-new-team\/\" target=\"_self\"> largest story of the Minnesota Wild offseason<\/a> (perhaps aside from the Kaprizov in Russia saga) was the trade of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fialake01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Fiala<\/a>. Fiala provided incredible playdriving in more dynamic formats between 2019-20 and 2021-22. Fiala&#8217;s struggle with Evason and the staff of the Wild was well documented. The move was being hinted at more and more by the draft. Eventually, a deal was settled with the LA Kings. While the Wild surprisingly received little in quantity, they got a very high-quality college defensive prospect in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/faberbr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brock Faber<\/a> and the 19th overall pick within the 2022 draft, eventually selecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/ohgreli01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liam Ohgren<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other Offseason Moves<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minnesota brought aside some depth within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fogarst01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steven Fogarty<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/petanni01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nic Petan<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sustran01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrej Sustr<\/a> on small-league deals. The largest addition this offseason came in signing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/steelsa01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Steel<\/a>, an Anaheim-grown prospect who has not quite developed in the fashion hoped. Minnesota also swapped Talbot in favor of a younger goaltending prospective in Filip Gustavsson.\u00a0 The largest subtraction aside from Fiala was the Kulikov trade for future considerations to Anaheim. Kulikov was a surprisingly effective bottom-pairing defender whose departure may have more of an impact on the Wild d-core than many may think.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lineup Projections<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Forwards<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kirill Kaprizov-Ryan Hartman-Mats Zuccarello<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Marcus Foligno-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eriksjo02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Eriksson-Ek<\/a>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/greenjo02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Greenway<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/boldyma01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Boldy<\/a>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rossima01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marco Rossi<\/a>-Sam Steel<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tyson Jost-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gaudrfr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frederick Gaudreau<\/a>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/duhaibr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Duhaime<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Top Six<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minnesota possesses one of the best top six groups within the NHL (despite the loss of offensive dynamo, Fiala). Kaprizov, Hartman, and Zuccarello played a highly effective and octane puck-moving game; the dynamic presence of Kaprizov, the playmaking of Zuccarello, and the finishing ability of Hartman (who is not a typical first-line center by any means) culminated in an incredibly efficient offensively driving force, scoring at a pace above four goals per 60.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"GYUwuOstTiltGF8mCGygog\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1240631925\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'GYUwuOstTiltGF8mCGygog',sig:'5FjuEGkyflhOt1fpjLYm1ZWcnwC8wR2cS5NNUf73OD4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1240631925',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eriksson Ek, often ranking among the league&#8217;s best two-way centres, is slotted at center alongside fellow forechecking menaces in Foligno and Greenway, forming an effective physical and suffocating two-way second line. For reference, this line ranked fifth among all forward lines in the league in xGF%, with an elite mark of 60.85% (minimum 300 minutes played). The top six for Minnesota show no indication of concern for their future play.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bottom Six<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Considering the loss of Fiala, Minnesota&#8217;s bottom six is most likely weakened. However, the youthful talent of the group may provide a new sense of energy and depth to the Wild lineup. Matt Boldy emerged on the scene last season, living up to some of the hype attached to his game as a prospect within the system. 2020 9th overall pick Marco Rossi fought off his struggles with COVID and was a top producer on the Iowa Wild in the AHL (leader in assists and points).\u00a0 Steel on the right of the aforementioned Rossi and Boldy could provide a high-speed transition force who could fill in for the absence of Fiala as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minnesota&#8217;s fourth line features Frederick Gaudreau, an effective bottom-six playdriving forward, centering Connor Dewar and Brandon Duhaime. Jost and Duhaime are more typical bottom-six checking forwards (albeit Jost is higher-end offensively). Jost&#8217;s presence on the forecheck combined with the transition ability of Duhaime and Gaudreau may allow the line to apply some pressure and control the general pace of the play against lower-quality competition. With the right deployment, Minnesota&#8217;s bottom six could give the Wild more true lineup stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Defensemen<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/brodijo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonas Brodin<\/a>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dumbama01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mat Dumba<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/middlja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Middleton<\/a>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/spurgja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared Spurgeon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/goligal01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Goligoski<\/a>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/addisca01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calen Addison<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Top Four<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Surprisingly, despite employing two top 20-25 defenders, the Wild have some questions in their defensive core. Brodin is an excellent D-zone presence (one often underrated by fan bases across the NHL), while Spurgeon is one of the league&#8217;s premier two-way defenders. However, the players paired with these players bring some concerns alongside them. Dumba dealt with his inconsistent stretches throughout the past two seasons, while Middleton, a deadline acquisition from San Jose, is a more bottom pair\/seventh defender quality of player who struggled with increased minutes given to him by the Wild to end last season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"AGME8PT_QX9IN06gvtfdSg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1240590103\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'AGME8PT_QX9IN06gvtfdSg',sig:'aEDIkYWz65rlDNUUVYT4UP_ugBmjj2KbDx0K3bdyfpE=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1240590103',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For Dumba, a more consistent performance could allow him to achieve the results he had in previous seasons. Dumba&#8217;s transition game on both ends still allowed him to be semi-valuable, but he truly lacked the offensive generation he possessed in years past. For Middleton, perhaps a better adjustment to the Wild system could allow him to better increase his effectiveness; perhaps, this could come with a lineup demotion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bottom Pair<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Exciting youngster Addison takes the left side with Goligoski. The latter has generally been a more effective middle-pair offensive defender. He is one who could create chances from efficient back-end puck movement and transition creation. However, as he has aged, his mobility has decreased, limiting his activation within the offensive zone. Despite this, Goligoski has found some effectiveness in a less-dimensional third-pair setting for the Wild. Addison comes into what will likely be his first season as a true NHL regular. His promising puck handling and play creation abilities from the backend. Perhaps Addison&#8217;s inclusion in the lineup could allow Goligoski to stabilize in a less mobile (but still intelligent) version of his game.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Goaltenders<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Marc-Andre Fleury<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gustafi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Filip Gustavsson<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fleury followed up a Vezina-winning campaign with a rather subpar performance with the Blackhawks. After being brought to Minnesota via a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2022\/03\/21\/report-chicago-blackhawks-trade-goaltender-marc-andre-fleury\/\" target=\"_self\">trade deadline move,<\/a> Fleury saw improvements with a more structured team in front of him. Minnesota showed their commitment to Fleury by awarding him a two-year deal headed into his age 38 season. Legitimate concerns could exist with Fleury&#8217;s play approaching 40. The goal for Minnesota is to give him more support in the front. Hopefully decreasing the workload he faces on a game-to-game basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gustavsson, acquired in the offseason from Ottawa, is a promising young goaltender. He may play the role of a starter later on within his tenure with the Wild. Gustavsson provides some versatility to the Wild managing group. He can help to manage Fleury&#8217;s workload. He&#8217;s already shown some promise in the past in Ottawa. It&#8217;s furthering can provide the Wild with short-term and long-term benefits, as well as stability within the position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Players to Watch<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Matt Boldy<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Boldy burst onto the scene almost immediately after his call-up last season. In the first 47 games of his career, Boldy produced 39 points (15 goals). His play caught the eyes of the entire league at times. His powerful shot, combined with smooth transition play and excellent offensive instinct, make him a captivating player for fans both in and outside of Minnesota. Boldy is one of the largest and most promising breakout candidates for the 2022-23 NHL season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Calen Addison<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Just like Boldy, Addison has most likely secured his spot as a regular within the Wild lineup. A promising puck-moving defender, Addison has had the eyes of management and fans alike on him. Addison showed tons of promise within the AHL for Iowa. What Addison represents is a slight unknown who could have a huge impact on the Wild roster.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prediction for 2022-23 Minnesota Wild<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite losing one of the top offensive keys lase season, the 2022-23 Minnesota Wild still possess a deep and versatile lineup under the coach Dean Evason. Colorado will most likely finish number one in the division and conference again. However, there&#8217;s no reason Minnesota shouldn&#8217;t have a chance to snag the second spot within the division. No other team in the division significantly improved. It could be argued many worsened just like Minnesota (even at a worse rate). The 2022-23 Minnesota Wild will be easy playoff contenders, with some potential to even be secondary cup contenders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"ctoW7vBGQqlc2oFPrikk4w\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1397623105\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ctoW7vBGQqlc2oFPrikk4w',sig:'mkfX4t1T19Xb-ngyw48UceGmnBOd-gP7K6u3AmkDbaY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1397623105',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>,=Last Word on Hockey\u2019s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2022-23 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team\u2019s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We\u2019ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. 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