NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the Minnesota Wild.

The Minnesota Wild have been right on the edge of contention.

They've qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 11 of the previous 13 seasons. In their past eight appearances, they've lost in the opening round.

To Wild general manager Bill Guerin, this season is the time to take a step.

"I like high expectations. I want high expectations," Guerin said. "I'm not doing this job to kind of sit in the corner or anything. These are big jobs. These are important jobs. There are a lot of people out there that love the Minnesota Wild and I'm trying to deliver something to them. We all are. We're trying to deliver that to them."

Guerin, without salary cap

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