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ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 20: Zach Parise #11 of the Minnesota Wild looks on during the game against the Montreal Canadiens 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)

Minnesota Wild: Examining buyout candidates

Minnesota Wild: Should Kevin Fiala stay, or should he go?

Minnesota Wild: Three early expectations for Matt Boldy next season

NHL Draft: Why the Minnesota Wild must pick Matthew Coronato

Kirill Kaprizov delivered on his potential in a Calder Memorial Trophy-winning season. The question is what can he do for an encore?(Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: What can Kirill Kaprizov do in Year Two?

Defenseman Ian Cole proved his worth with the Minnesota Wild after being traded from Colorado this season. (Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild: Re-signing Ian Cole is a tough but right move to make

Victor Rask had 10 goals and 23 points in 54 regular-season games with the Minnesota Wild this year.0Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Wild: Why it’s time to move on from Victor Rask

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 18: Head coach Dean Evason of the Minnesota Wild handles bench duties in the third period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on May 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Wild 3-1. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: What to do about the dilemma at center?

Minnesota Wild goalie Cam Talbot started all seven games in a first-round series against Vegas this year. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: A look at the franchise’s goalie depth

Defenseman Carson Lambos, who was selected 25th overall in the NHL Entry Draft in July, is one of the invited players for the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase this week in St. Paul.

Wild should pick up a two-way prospect in Draft

KELOWNA, BC - JANUARY 17: Calen Addison #2 of the Lethbridge Hurricanes skates with the puck against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on January 17, 2018 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild need Calen Addison to step up next season

NIck Bjugstad is congratulated by teammates Nico Sturm, right, and Nick Bonino after his third-period goal in Game 6 of an opening-round loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.(Photo by Harrison Barden/Getty Images)

Bonino or Bjugstad? The Minnesota Wild need to re-sign one Nick.

Zach Parise is coming off a season in which his playing time was decreased and also led to him being a healthy scratch for stretches of the season. Despite that, he said he doesn't want to play anywhere else. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Zach Parise says he wants to stay with team

Members of the Minnesota Wild celebrat a goal by Zach Parise during the first period Friday. The Wild fell to Vegas in Game 7 after rallying from a 3-1 series deficit.(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Yes, it’s ‘wait ’til next year’ for Minnesota Wild again. This time there is reason to believe

Minnesota Wild goalie Cam Talbot had 38 saves in Game 5 Monday in Las Vegas. Minnesota won 4-2 to force a Game 6 in the first-round NHL playoff series.(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Behind Cam Talbot’s magic in net, Minnesota Wild steal Game 5

Minnesota Wild winger Kiril Kaprizov has been held to an assist through four games in an NHL Stanley Cup opening round playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights.(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

‘Thrill’ missing from Minnesota Wild’s offense in playoffs

Minnesota's Joel Eriksson Ek reacts as Reilly Smith, left, and William Karlsson celebrate a Las Vegas goal during Game 3 of a Stanley Cup playoff series on Thursday in St. Paul. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild go from sizzle to fizzle in Game 3 loss

May 18, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save against Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) during the first period of game two of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Fall in Game Two, Fleury and Tuch Spark Comeback

May 16, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) celebrates with teammates after Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) scores in overtime to give the Wild a 1-0 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights in game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild ‘Ek’ Out Win in OT, Adjustments for Game Two

Jan 31, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Xcel Energy Center during the third period of a game between the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: First Round Predictions

Apr 28, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot (33) makes a save against the St. Louis Blues in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild and Bill Guerin Won 2020 UFA Goalie Market

Apr 19, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Wild players celebrate after defeating the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Clinch Playoff Berth With Win Over The Sharks

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 19: Nico Sturm #7 of the Minnesota Wild in action during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 19, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Wild defeated the Coyotes 8-5. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild Need to Stop Scratching Nico Sturm

Jan 24, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kevin Fiala (22) celebrates his goal with forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Five Takeaways From the Wild-Avalanche Season Series

Mar 22, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild center Marcus Johansson (90) and goaltender Cam Talbot (33) celebrate after defeating the Anaheim Ducks at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild can Prove Themselves in Season Series against St. Louis

Jan 31, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Victor Rask (49) celebrates with forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) and teammates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild Midseason Awards: Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Lead the Way

Mar 16, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild’s Biggest Takeaways at Halfway Mark

Mar 8, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22) skates with the puck while Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) defends in the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild: Pregame Primer for Tonight’s Matchup vs. Vegas