Projecting the Central Division playoff field

Wild season kickoff

The Minnesota Wild's early-season schedule features a road matchup in Nashville followed by a home game against Boston.

Central Division predictions

Central Division playoff projections emphasize the Colorado Avalanche's dominance and debate the viability of the Minnesota Wild and Utah Mammoth as postseason contenders.

Wild trade potential

Minnesota potentially acquiring a new top-line center could require parting with valuable defensive stability.