Gone Wild: What does Bill Guerin have up his sleeve?
It’s time for this week’s “Gone Wild” our weekly mailbag here on Gone Puck Wild. Lets get down to business and thanks for those questions!
Where do you see the Wild in the standings this upcoming year? A lot of comments stating that they will be in cellar for next few years?
— Cam Hall (@Hallzy_13) August 22, 2019
I’m a firm believer that the Minnesota Wild are going to be back in the postseason next season. I think Jason Zucker is going to bounce back. I think Eric Staal is going to be close to the 30 goal mark. I think Ryan Donato is in store for a breakout season. Matt Dumba will be back from injury. Mats Zuccarello is going to give this team a playmaker they haven’t had for quite some time. I think they will get one of the wild cards and most likely have an early exit in the playoffs.
What’s the odds Spurgeon signs a long term deal? I don’t want to buy his jersey if he leaves. Guys underrated
— Cam Hall (@Hallzy_13) August 23, 2019
I’d put the odds at 60 percent right now. The chances of a deal getting done before the start of the season seems low. If the Wild aren’t in contention at the deadline it’s likely new general manager, Bill Guerin will look to flip the talented defenseman for picks or prospects.
Where do you think Guerin takes the team? Rebuild or Retool?
— View From The Wild (@ViewFromTheWild) August 23, 2019
Reloading. I don’t think Guerin is going to tear down the roster, but I do think he is going to revamp it. I don’t think it’s out of the question that he trades Jared Spurgeon. It was evident from the introductory press conference that Guerin believes this team has the talent to reach the postseason. If there are going to be any moves that move the needle it won’t likely happen until the trade deadline.
I’m a huge Wild fan in Omaha Nebraska. Just talk me into justifying buying the center ice package this year. I’m buying it anyways but kinda dreading.
— Cole Duncan (@Cole_Duncan) August 22, 2019
It’s a chance to watch a team that has a nice mix of veterans and young players brimming with potential. I’m in the minority, but I think this Wild team is going to surprise people.
Top five. How many other team dogs can say they interrupted a press conference to introduce a general manager? That’s some juice right there.