Wild face complicated situation approaching UFA season.

The Wild had a pretty disappointing end of the season, but the team still ran over the league for the most part of the calendar. Many still have a bitter taste and ask for blood, but GM Chuck Fletcher is above the emotions of the moment. The course of action is pretty clear.

Fletcher is giving the indication he didn't like trade offers right now and he's content returning same team if need be #mnwild
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) June 24, 2017

So, if nothing else happens, the plan is pretty straightforward.

If #mnwild doesn't make a trade, Fletcher believes they have enough cap space to re-sign Nino/Granlund and still conduct offseason biz
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) June 24, 2017

It would be a good time to sign an extension with a key player such as Christian Folin.

Sounds like #mnwild wants to work out a contract with Christian Folin but may not QO him tomorrow.
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) June 24, 2017

There's still a need to fill the fourth line and find a goalie though, so a lot of headaches are coming.

#mnwild has to fill out 4th line (I bet Boudreau would like to dissuade Matt Cullen from retiring), sign a goalie to compete with Stalock.
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) June 24, 2017

Wild face complicated situation approaching UFA season.

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