If this team stays healthy...

[beetlebum71]

I know that's a big IF on this squad, but they have the depth, the leaders, and the goalie to make a real run at the cup. I think they might be one defenseman short, but their forward rotation is damn solid. Get Greenway and Nino going and they'll really have something. Its early, but the Timberwolves blow, so my hockey eyes are on. This could be a fun year.

[Jaamz]

I hope so ...Doobs hasn't hit his streak where he completely forgets how to play his position yet...hoping it doesn't happen this year.

[Stu Pedaso]

I'm not a big hockey follower, but when the Wild are doing well I like to keep up and watch a few games.

What are the changes or difference from last years squad? Did they add some key pieces or is it just some young guys getting better?

[ILLogic]

Are the "youngins" finally coming of age? Could be a fun spring

[beetlebum71]

I'm not a big hockey follower, but when the Wild are doing well I like to keep up and watch a few games.

What are the changes or difference from last years squad? Did they add some key pieces or is it just some young guys getting better?

Granlund has been awesome. Parise and Suter are healthy. The 4th line and 3rd defensive pairing have been positive, not just guys to stem the tide until they can get their studs back out there. They e even still got some contributors down on the farm and some vets who will play better than they are right now. Health will be the key.

[Hornets]

LOVE the positivity of this thread! SO many things have to go right for any team to win the Cup. Gotta stay healthy....gotta have a hot goalie.....gotta stay disciplined......gotta have some puck luck. We have seen nice stretches like this from our Wild just about every year since Zach & Ryan got here. Sadly we have seen some horrendous and uninspired play most years as well. Who knows....maybe THIS is our year?! Just gonna enjoy this run while it lasts and am excited about my next appearance at the X which will be next Saturday vs Jason Pominville and the Sabres!

[RubeTube]

Good lord.

[Jimtown guy]

No doubt it's been a fun start but I will hold my "we are Cup contenders" back until I see us win a first round playoff series. But before that even happens they first have to make the playoffs. It's a long grind with so many factors that have to be damn near perfect for this team to be a legit contender. Right now they have been a joy to watch.

[Stu Pedaso]

I'm not a big hockey follower, but when the Wild are doing well I like to keep up and watch a few games.

What are the changes or difference from last years squad? Did they add some key pieces or is it just some young guys getting better?

Granlund has been awesome. Parise and Suter are healthy. The 4th line and 3rd defensive pairing have been positive, not just guys to stem the tide until they can get their studs back out there. They e even still got some contributors down on the farm and some vets who will play better than they are right now. Health will be the key.

Thanks!

[Qman65]

3rd best record in what the west?

[dennis1]

You can't help but really be impressed with this road trip. Fingers crossed that we don't see the December swoon.

[Jimtown guy]

3rd best record in what the west?

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[Ash Ketchum]

Man would that be fun.

[full force five]

This is the narrative right? Maybe they are exceeding expectations right now: start out hot, play well for parts of the season, probably end up with the 4-6 seed and get knocked out in the first round. The old guys need to stay health all season: Mikko, Zack, Sutter and Stall. They have not room or cap space to add someone. I can see them trading Nino or Coyle in Feb.

[Tuck ya in]

Need our aged vets to keep their health & endurance up in the 2nd half of the season. Right now they're healthy and have fresh legs. Trade deadline might be a fun one...

[salamander]

I know that's a big IF on this squad, but they have the depth, the leaders, and the goalie to make a real run at the cup. I think they might be one defenseman short, but their forward rotation is damn solid. Get Greenway and Nino going and they'll really have something. Its early, but the Timberwolves blow, so my hockey eyes are on. This could be a fun year.

Yeah, they look ridiculously good this year.

[salamander]

3rd best record in what the west?

The entire league. They're 2nd in the conference and 2nd in the west.

[salamander]

This is the narrative right? Maybe they are exceeding expectations right now: start out hot, play well for parts of the season, probably end up with the 4-6 seed and get knocked out in the first round. The old guys need to stay health all season: Mikko, Zack, Sutter and Stall. They have not room or cap space to add someone. I can see them trading Nino or Coyle in Feb.

Nooooo, not Nino!

[Hole Nova Level]

I know that's a big IF on this squad, but they have the depth, the leaders, and the goalie to make a real run at the cup. I think they might be one defenseman short, but their forward rotation is damn solid. Get Greenway and Nino going and they'll really have something. Its early, but the Timberwolves blow, so my hockey eyes are on. This could be a fun year.

Oh boy.

[beetlebum71]

I know that's a big IF on this squad, but they have the depth, the leaders, and the goalie to make a real run at the cup. I think they might be one defenseman short, but their forward rotation is damn solid. Get Greenway and Nino going and they'll really have something. Its early, but the Timberwolves blow, so my hockey eyes are on. This could be a fun year.

Oh boy.

I wasn't aware that Fenton was going to sabotage the team.

[Hole Nova Level]

I know that's a big IF on this squad, but they have the depth, the leaders, and the goalie to make a real run at the cup. I think they might be one defenseman short, but their forward rotation is damn solid. Get Greenway and Nino going and they'll really have something. Its early, but the Timberwolves blow, so my hockey eyes are on. This could be a fun year.

Oh boy.

I wasn't aware that Fenton was going to sabotage the team.

That's not the reason this team sucks. So you were banking on Coyle and Granny????

Add them back to this team and guess what changes.

NOTHING.

Go watch Edina kids get blasted in the corners with Gus.