Following a busy offseason with new signings and trades, the Minnesota Wild are gearing up for the 2024-25 NHL season. A notable acquisition is forward Yakov Trenin, who inked a four-year deal bringing his physicality and scoring abilities. Another key addition is Jakub Lauko, who joins from the Boston Bruins, adding depth to the forward lines. These new faces aim to bolster the Wild’s roster and improve on their previous season’s performance.
Departures include veteran defenseman Alex Goligoski and forward Vinni Lettieri, traded to the Bruins. Goligoski leaves behind a legacy of consistency on defense, while Lettieri moves on after a season split between the NHL and AHL. Dakota Mermis also heads out, signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, indicating a shift toward integrating younger talent.
Young players like Marat Khusnutdinov and Liam Ohgren are on the rise and expected to play significant roles this season. Khusnutdinov, a promising 21-year-old, brings experience from the Kontinental Hockey League, while Ohgren looks to secure a spot after showing potential in the Swedish Hockey League. Their success could be pivotal in the Wild’s quest to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
