Entering any season, uncertainty in an NHL roster dictates fans' outlook more than anything.
With a roster as stable as the Wild's — the top six forwards and top four defensemen have been a near-lock for the last two seasons — it can feel like being wrapped in a warm blanket of security. It was in net if there was any uncertainty in the Minnesota Wild's roster for the 2021-22 season.
Cam Talbot flourished in his first season with the Wild, but at 34 years old, he was close enough to the age/performance cliff for it to be a concern.