Star Tribune Wild beat writer Sarah McLellan joins host Michael Rand to break down Monday's big news that the Wild fired coach Dean Evason and replaced him with former Nashville head coach John Hynes.
Sarah McLellan goes inside the Wild's decision to fire head coach Dean Evason
Star Tribune Wild beat writer Sarah McLellan joins Daily Delivery host Michael Rand to discuss the Wild fired coach Dean Evason and what comes next.
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Early-season struggles turned into a seven-game losing streak, quickly escalating a hot seat for Evason after successful recent regular seasons.
Will the Wild's top players start to produce after the coaching change? And will the magnifying glass intensify on General Manager Bill Guerin if things don't improve.
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The 39-year-old was a standout player at Grand Rapids and with the Gophers, and won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2009.