On the Minnesota Wild …
Michael Russo of The Athletic: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher contract expires after this season. They’ve lost in the first round for the third consecutive season and have lost 16 of their past 20 playoff games.
Owner Craig Leipoid had earlier felt Fletcher may be inline for a new contract after the playoffs but it’s believed that Leipold may be rethinking the situation. There are some who believe that it may time for a change.
Tyler Ennis could be a buyout candidate this offseason.
Another early exit could lead to big changes this offseason.
Star-Tribune: Offseason questions for the Wild
1 How to improve their offense.
2. What will the contracts of RFAs Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba look like.
3. Do they look to shake up there core and make a big trade?
4. Could they be influenced by the Jets and look to acquire size, strength and speed.
5. Can rookies Nick Seeler and Jordan Greenway pick up where they left off next season?
Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press: Changes could be coming to the Wild this offseason.
Zach Parise’s and Ryan Suter’s 13-year, $98 million contracts are unmovable.
After disappointing seasons for Charlie Coyle and Nino Niederreiter, their time with the Wild could be nearing the end.
Will RFAs Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba get big contracts?
Dan Mizutani of the Pioneer Press: It’s too early to say if the 41-year old Matt Cullen has played his final NHL game. He said he doesn’t have an answer just yet.
“We need some time to get away from it all,” Cullen said. “As I’ve said in the past, its an important decision to me and my family, so we’ll give it its rightful due.”