Should the Wild be Worried about the two Preseason Losses?
By Lake Martin
Here’s the #mnwild roster for Saturday’s home preseason game against the @Avalanche at 5 pm on @KFAN1003 and @fsnorth PLUS. Captain Mikko Koivu is scheduled to make his preseason debut. pic.twitter.com/3QRSEgoKrM
— Minnesota Wild PR (@mnwildPR) September 20, 2019
This is pretty close to what the actual game one roster might look like, with Soucy, Sturm, Stafford, and Belpedio being the only players really pushing for NHL spots. Hunt could be a game one starter with Greg Pateryn dealing with a minor injury. Captain Mikko Koivu and Ryan Suter are both making their preseason debuts.
It’s expected that Kevin Fiala will finally arrive in Minnesota in time to make the trip to Colorado with the team, and there has been a concern that Fiala will not be in prime fitness for the season. The sooner he joins the team, the better and quicker he’ll be ready.
Also, entertain the idea of following me and Brennen Rupp on twitter. We have some good content.
Ryan Hartman dropped Tye Felhaber faster than most people drop courses. Goodness
— Lake Martin (@SmallBodyOWater) September 18, 2019
Finally, let’s wrap up with:
Twelve days till the season starts. Let’s. Play. Hockey.