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It Is Time to Shuffle the Power Play Units

The narrative surrounding the Wild following the 2014-15 season was a message that a few minor tweaks could solve a lot of problems. The team was riding high on the play of a hot goaltender over the second half of the season, while boasting the league's best penalty kill, and allowing the 4th least shots against. A resurgent offense that placed 12th in the league over the full season indicated that things were going the right direction offensively, especially at even strength. But the glaring weakness was the team's power play, mired in a a lowly season-long funk as both units failed to launch, and the coaching staff made minimal changes, which resulted in a full season 15.