5 bold predictions for the 2022-23 Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have high expectations for the 2022-23 NHL season. Last season they finished with 113 points and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
Kirill Kaprizov will win the MVP award for the 2022-23 season. Boldy will be the top player on the third line. Kevin Fiala will get more opportunities on top power play unit. Boldy has been playing well since joining the Wild.
Marco Rossi will play fourth line center for the Wild this season. The pressure is on Steele to perform well or risk being demoted to the third line. If Hartman or Eriksson Ek go down, Rossi can step in and keep the lines humming.
Tyson Jost had three goals and four assists in five preseason games. He will play on the second line with Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno. Jordan Greenway is expected to miss the first 5-10 games of the season.
Minnesota Wild had 7 power play goals in 7 preseason games. The Wild have a chance to score on 27-28% of their power plays this season. The top power-play team each of the last three seasons scored on between 27 and 28% their chances.
