Zack Mitchell joined the Wild as an undrafted free agent after posting 83 points in 67 games with the Guelph Storm of the OHL. It was his fifth season with the team, and at the time he was 21 years old.
Mitchell has failed to find the same production in the AHL. In three seasons his highest point total is 42 points in 70 games; not horrific, but certainly nothing to raise the eyebrows.
On the other hand, there are roles in the NHL for players who don’t produce high levels of points, and that’s where Mitchell could find success.