The Minnesota Wild have been through a frenzy in the NHL offseason. As if the drama surrounding restricted free agent (RFA) Marco Rossi and Kirill Kaprizov’s projected ground-breaking extension weren’t enough. Now, the Wild have made a shocking decision ahead of training camp.

The Wild currently feature the third-oldest roster in the NHL by average age, according to Elite Prospects. Still, general manager Bill Guerin might believe they are in need for a bigger veteran presence in the locker room and on the ice.

As Rossi remains without a contract in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Kaprizov’s projected contract value continues to rise, the Wild are trying to take their minds off those candid topics in the NHL. However, Minnesota steered away from them only to touch on another scorching theme.

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