The Minnesota Wild will have their well-documented dead cap hinder them for another two seasons. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss the Wild's biggest storylines.

The Minnesota Wild consistently do well enough in the regular season to make the playoffs, but they are still searching for their first series win since 2014-15.

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed Minnesota as part of their Central Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast. They discussed some of the burning questions surrounding their search for a No. 1 center, their goalie rotation, their dead cap and more.

Minnesota Wild

2022-23 Result: 46-25-11, 103 PTS, 3rd in Central, 11th in NHL, Lost in Round 1 to Dallas

Key Additions: Pat Maroon (LW)

Key Departures: Matt Dumba (D), John Klingberg (D), Oskar Sundqvist (C), Gustav Nyquist (RW), Mason Shaw (C), Sam Steel (LW/C), Ryan Reaves (RW)

Further Reading

NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Minnesota Wild's prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the next players he thinks are most likely to graduate to the top team, Marco Rossi and Brock Faber.

NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau has coach Dean Evason on the hot seat for this upcoming season as the Wild attempt to make it to at least the second round of the playoffs.

NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Wild heading into the off-season.

The Hockey News Yearbook: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free.

The Hockey News’ Minnesota Wild Team Site: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the team in the State of Hockey at THN.com/Minnesota.