In the 2019-20 Player Review series, we will evaluate the 2019-20 performances of each member of the Minnesota Wild during the regular season. Players were evaluated based on overall performance with regard to pre-season expectations and how that player performed in their particular role.
It was on July 1, 2019 — just over one year ago — that former Minnesota Wild general manager Paul Fenton inked Mats Zuccarello to a five-year, $30 million contract worth $6 million annually. The decision to sign Zuccarello to such a contract caused some serious debate amongst the Wild fan base.