Minnesota Wild: Five Off-Season Signings in 2015

May 5, 2015; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild fans cheer on the team late during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks in game three of the second round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. The Blackhawks defeated the Wild 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Wild will begin their 16th season in the National Hockey League on Thursday, October 8th against the Colorado Avalanche with much anticipation and hype. The Wild have gone to the Stanley Cup Playoffs the past three seasons, with hopes of getting over the second round hump this season. In doing so, here are five signings/re-signings for the Minnesota Wild during the 2015 off-season in hopes of finally getting to the Western Conference Finals and beyond.