Analysis

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 05: Goaltender Devan Dubnyk #40 of the Minnesota Wild skates against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center on October 05, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Wild 4-2. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Should the Wild be Worried About Early Struggles?

Previewing the Matchup at Mile High

Despite a lead into the Third, the Wild fall to the Predators 5-2.

Looking at the Competition in the Central Division

CALGARY, AB - DECEMBER 6: Matt Dumba #24 of the Minnesota Wild in action against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on December 6, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Gone Wild: Reasons for optimism for the upcoming season

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 23: Mikko Koivu #9 of the Minnesota Wild plays the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on January 23, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: 5 things to watch against the Avalanche

St. Paul, MN-September 17: Jason Zucker (16) of the Minnesota Wild and Taylor Fedun (42) of the Dallas Stars fought for the puck in the first period. (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

Should the Wild be Worried about the two Preseason Losses?

RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 23: Devan Dubnyk #40 of the Minnesota Wild crouches in the crease during an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes on March 23, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

10 Most Important Wild Players: #5 Devan Dubnyk

St. Paul, MN-September 17: Matts Zuccarello (36) of the Minnesota Wild in the first period. (Photo by Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

Alex Stalock passes first test of the preseason with strong showing

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 25: Victor Rask #49 of the Minnesota Wild skates with the puck as Calle Jarnkrok #19 of the Nashville Predators gives chase during a game at Xcel Energy Center on March 25, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: 5 Things to watch against Winnipeg

ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 04: Alex Stalock #32 of the Minnesota Wild makes a save during a game with the Boston Bruins at Xcel Energy Center on April 4, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: 5 Things to watch in preseason opener

ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 02: Ryan Suter #20 of the Minnesota Wild skates with the puck during a game with the Winnipeg Jets at Xcel Energy Center on April 2, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

10 Most Important Wild Players: #6 Ryan Suter

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 7: Tyler Johnson #9of the Tampa Bay Lightning against goalie Devan Dubnyk #40 and Jared Spurgeon #46 of the Minnesota Wild at Amalie Arena on March 7, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)"n"n

Wild lock up Jared Spurgeon to 7-year contract extension

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 24: Jared Spurgeon #46 of the Minnesota Wild makes a save during a game with the St. Louis Blues at Xcel Energy Center on February 24, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

10 Most Important Wild Players: #7 Jared Spurgeon

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 16: Jared Spurgeon #46 of the Minnesota Wild skates with the puck in the third period against the New York Rangers on March 16, 2019 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Minnesota Wild defeated the New York Rangers 5-2. (Photo by David Berding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: 3 questions that need to be answered

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 03: Zach Parise #11 of the Minnesota Wild camps out in front of the Nashville Predators net during a game at Xcel Energy Center on March 3, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Minnesota Wild: Top 3 players who will be better in 2019

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 29: Eric Staal #12 of the Minnesota Wild shoots against Nate Schmidt #88 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 29, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

10 Most Important Minnesota Wild Players: #8 Eric Staal

MOSCOW, RUSSIA SEPTEMBER 3, 2019: HC CSKA Moscow's Kirill Kaprizov (L) reacts as HC Ak Bars Kazan's goaltender Adam Reideborn concedes a goal in their 2019/20 KHL Regular Season ice hockey match at CSKA Arena. Yelena Rusko/TASS (Photo by Yelena RuskoTASS via Getty Images)

Wild News & Notes: Kirill Kaprizov continues to roll

SAINT PAUL, MN - JUNE 28: Minnesota Wild Development Camp attendee Nico Sturm (7) makes a pass during the Minnesota Wild Development Camp 3-on-3 Tournament on June 28, 2019 at TRIA Rink at Treasure Island Center in St. Paul, MN (Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Wild News & Notes: Wild drop first game in Traverse City

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 6: Eric Staal #12 of the Minnesota Wild skates against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on April 6, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Minnesota Wild will be put to the test early

ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 02: Ryan Donato #6 of the Minnesota Wild controls the puck during a game with the Winnipeg Jets at Xcel Energy Center on April 2, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

10 Most Important Wild Players: #9 Ryan Donato

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 25: Ryan Donato #6 of the Minnesota Wild skates with the puck during a game with the Nashville Predators at Xcel Energy Center on March 25, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Gone Wild: Which player is primed for a breakout season?

ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 02: Luke Kunin #19 of the Minnesota Wild makes a pass during a game with the Winnipeg Jets at Xcel Energy Center on April 2, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Wild will lean on young core

ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 25: Kevin Fiala #22 of the Minnesota Wild takes a shot on goal during a game with the Nashville Predators at Xcel Energy Center on March 25, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

10 Most Important Wild Players: #10 Kevin Fiala

ST. PAUL, MN - AUGUST 22: Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin speaks with the media at a press conference announcing his position at Xcel Energy Center on August 22, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Gone Wild: What does Bill Guerin have up his sleeve?

ST. PAUL, MN - AUGUST 22: Craig Leipold, owner of the Minnesota Wild, welcomes Bill Guerin as the new general manager for the team at a press conference at Xcel Energy Center on August 22, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Takeaways from Bill Guerin’s introductory press conference

ST. PAUL, MN - NOVEMBER 23: Kaapo Kahkonen #31 of the Minnesota Wild warms up before a game with the Winnipeg Jets at Xcel Energy Center on November 23, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

What’s the succession plan at goalie for the Wild?

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Bill Guerin of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup following a victory over the Nashville Predators in Game Six of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Wild reportedly hire Bill Guerin as general manager