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What Bill Guerin’s Quiet Deadline Means for the Future of the Wild Roster

By Lake Martin

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 20: Zach Parise #11 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the game at Xcel Energy Center on October 20, 2019 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Canadiens 4-3. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 20: Zach Parise #11 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the game at Xcel Energy Center on October 20, 2019 in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Canadiens 4-3. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Devan Dubnyk

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 05: Devan Dubnyk #40 of the Minnesota Wild acknowledges the crowd before the game against the Calgary Flames at Xcel Energy Center on January 5, 2020, in St Paul, Minnesota. The Flames defeated the Wild 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
ST PAUL, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 05: Devan Dubnyk #40 of the Minnesota Wild acknowledges the crowd before the game against the Calgary Flames at Xcel Energy Center on January 5, 2020, in St Paul, Minnesota. The Flames defeated the Wild 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Devan Dubnyk has been an absolute horse for the Minnesota Wild. Since joining the Wild in 2015, Dubnyk has averaged 63.8 games played in a season and was regularly in the top five games played in a season for goalies. He was usually always a highlight and keystone for the Wild’s success in a season.

Starting last year, it was noticed that his performance had declined a bit, but most just chalked it up to a weaker squad last year. This season, while dealing with off-ice concerns in his family, his performance didn’t return to his typical standard.

Dubnyk’s first start since February 23rd displayed some rust in his game despite the win. It appears Alex Stalock has stolen the net with his incredibly impressive play recently. Kaapo Kahkonen, Hunter Jones, and even Mat Robson look like they could be the goalie of the future. Perhaps the Minnesota Wild attempt to sign Robin Lehner in the offseason?

Teams Potentially Interested: WSH or NYI- Wild would likely have to retain on Salary. Buyout?

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