For the past several seasons, the Wild’s defensive depth has been considered among the league’s best. Ryan Suter is the minute-munching foundation of the group. Jared Spurgeon is the all-around threat that doesn’t receive as much attention as he deserves. Jonas Brodin is the smooth skating, mature, shutdown defenseman that plays well beyond his years. Matt Dumba is the offensive dynamo that sows chaos and reaps points. Marco Scandella is the big body that can punish opponents with big hits or big slappers. Christian Folin, a college free agent steal, is a Swedish bruiser that has a little ways to go but definitely can handle the third pair role.
The Wild Should Split Suter and Spurgeon
