An outside look of MIN line-up - am I far off

Équipe: 2019-20 Wild du Minnesota

Date de création initiale: 7 sept. 2019

Publié: 7 sept. 2019

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Capitals is my team, but what fun is it to be interested in the league if you don't have a decent idea of your opponents?

This is my outside look for the Wild line-up. Is it reasonable or do you - fans of the team - see other likely line combinations or pairings at defense? Who's got that special chemistry with another players etc.

I know Koivu is likely the second line center, when healthy, but who would you bump down from a top six role? Donato should ideally have top six minutes to get the most out of him. Koivu would be an excellent 3C, with experience and being a good at faceoffs. However, that makes 2C a problem at faceoff, because is either Donato or Kunin the guy to to that, and drive plays to that extent of a 2C?

The blueline isn't a concern. The top four might be top of the division, as a group. Goalie tandem is set too.

I assume Fiala will sign, but I only put it as a one year deal for the sake of being able to predict the roster. If it's a bridge deal or longer term, I don't put any aspects on that.

Honestly, and it's not because I'm Swedish, but I'm interested to see if Victor Rask can bounce back. His pre-season kitchen injury derailed his season and never seemed to get going. However, he has had two 30+ and two 40+ point seasons in his career, before last season.