Podcast: After Game 7 loss, where does Wild go from here?

Michael Rand and Sarah McLellan look ahead to looming roster decisions and examine what the Wild learned in this seven-game series with Vegas.

May 29, 2021 at 5:46AM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Michael Rand breaks down the Wild's 6-2 loss to Vegas in Game 7 of their opening round playoff series, then is joined by Star Tribune beat writer Sarah McLellan for a bigger picture look at what the Wild learned during the playoffs and what roster decisions are looming going forward for a team that hopes to take another step next season.

Who will the Wild lose in the expansion draft? How difficult will it be to make roster upgrades in a year with a flat salary cap? What younger players are poised to take a step forward? And is there a role in the future for Zach Parise?

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Questions? Comments? Long-winded diatribes about nothing in particular? E-mail me at michael.rand@startribune.com. Follow me on Twitter @RandBall and Star Tribune sports @StribSports

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