Now that Mikko Koivu, the only permanent captain the Minnesota Wild ever had, has moved on to the Columbus Blue Jackets, there is a leadership void that general manager Bill Guerin and head coach Dean Evason will be looking to fill going into the 2020-21 season.
In this series, we’re going to look at the primary candidates to be the next to wear the “C” for the Wild, in the form of a hypothetical resume sitting on a front office desk.
Objective: Nine-year NHL veteran willing to do anything for a teammate, looking to bring hard work and leadership presence to the captaincy of the Minnesota Wild.