This past season was a disappointment for the Minnesota Wild. The team was far too inconsistent to be considered a serious contender in the Western Conference. That does not mean there weren’t positive developments to build off going into the 2016-17 season.
There are two main positives to takeaway from the 2015-16 season. The first was the emergence of Charlie Coyle as a legitimate power forward.
Coyle proved this season he is capable of being a top line forward. His ability to play either the wing or center position offers the Wild flexibility with its forward group.