With the NHL regular season right around the corner, TSN. Jodie Meeks Jersey .ca profiles each team leading up to puck drop. Next up are the Minnesota Wild, looking to build on last seasons playoff appearance. Catch up on their summer moves and the issues they face this season, as well as Craig Buttons analysis of their top prospect and an analytical breakdown by TSNs Scott Cullen. Division: Central GM: Chuck Fletcher Head Coach: Mike Yeo 2013-14: 43-27-12 (4th in Central) Playoffs: Lost in Conference semifinals to Chicago Blackhawks Goals For: 207 (23rd) Goals Against: 206 (7th) Powerplay: 17.9% (16th) Penalty Kill: 78.8% (27th) That Was Then: The Wild arena€?t really known to be high scorers. To make matters worse some of their top scorers were unable to complete a whole season due to injuries. Captain Zach Parise was only available for 67 games while Mikael Granlund was dressed for 63. The injuries and unfortunate illnesses extended to the crease as well, with Minnesota using five different goaltenders. Josh Harding, Darcy Kuemper, Niklas Backstrom and John Curry all saw time in the Wild net. They found some success with Ilya Bryzgalov, who had an impressive 7-1-3 record good for a 2.12 goals-against average and .911 save percentage in 11 regular season starts. But, after sharing playing time with Kuemper in the playoffs, he became an unrestricted free agent. The 30-year-old Harding posted a league-best 1.65 goals-against average and .933 save percentage, but he was limited to 29 games due to his battle with multiple sclerosis, his last game of the season was Dec. 31. He has dressed at camp and is being monitored closely but the team to see if he can surpass the 29 games he played in last year. Kuemper, the youngest of the three at the age of 24, was the 161st overall pick in the 2009 NHL Draft and seems to be the Wilda€?s future. He was more-or-less forced into playing last season after Niklas Backstrom was injured in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarter-finals. The pressure of playoffs didna€?t get the best of him, in his six games he was 3-1-1. Kuemper, however, is a restricted free agent and hasna€?t signed a contract as of yet. Backstrom, 36, may have past his prime, especially since last season was a career-worst for him with a 3.02 goals-against and .899 save percentage. Minnesota is hoping for a speedy recovery since he underwent hip surgery after being injured during the post-season. However, he remains on the Wilda€?s payroll for another two seasons at $3.4 million per year. The Minnesota Wild made it to the playoffs for the second straight season, but were taken out by the reigning 2013 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks in the second round. Even with the loss they were able to win their first series in eleven years by trumping the Colorado Avalanche in seven games. Scott Cullens Analytics Wild 2013-14 Stats by Quarter Games GPG GAA SH% SV% SAF% PTS% 1-20 2.60 2.10 7.2% .947 52.7% .700 21-41 2.19 3.14 6.5% .913 46.8% .405 42-62 2.71 2.14 9.3% .944 45.4% .714 63-82 2.90 2.75 9.1% .928 49.7% .575 NHL AVG 2.67 2.67 7.8 .922 50.0% .562 Key: GPG= goals per game, GAA= goals-against per game, SH%= even-strength shooting percentage, SV%= even-strength save percentage, SAF%= score-adjusted Fenwick percentage (differential of shot attempts faced vs. shot attempts, excluding blocked shots, adjusted for game score), PTS%= percentage of available points. Analysis: Games 1-20: Solid possession and exceptional goaltending from Josh Harding. Games 21-41: Possession, scoring and goaltending all fell off, with predictable results. Games 42-62: Darcy Kuemper revived the goaltending and scoring picked up, offsetting sinking possession stats. Games 63-82: Percentages remained strong, possession improved and Wild earned a playoff spot. Key 2014 Additions: D Stu Bickel, D Justin Falk, C Jordan Schroeder, C Brett Sutter, LW Thomas Vanek Key 2014 Subtractions: LW Matt Moulson, D Clayton Stoner, C Cody McCormick, RW Dany Heatley This Is Now: One of many things that work in the Wilda€?s favour this year is their depth; with additions to the team they are able to move players around. The Wild have an abundance of power forwards, where they have an oppourtunity to pair different players together to see who has chemistry. Zach Parise, Mikko Koivu and Jason Pominville are productive veterans that drive the Wild attack. The chemistry between Parise and Pominville is evident last season the tandem generated 116 points in 149 games of the regular season. Pominville lead the team with 30 goals and 30 assists in 82 games, while Parise was a close second with 29 goals and 27 assists in 67 games. Thomas Vanek is an incoming veteran scorer and the Wild have young forwards Mikael Granlund, Charlie Coyle and Nino Niederreiter taking on more prominent roles. Granlund, in particular, has room for further improvement since he was limited to 63 games due to injuries. When he returned to the ice during the playoffs he was there for all 13 games adding 4 goals and 3 assists for his first NHL playoff appearance. DEPTH CHART Forwards Left Wing Centre Right Wing Zach Parise Mikko Koivu Jason Pominville Thomas Vanek Mikael Granlund Charlie Coyle Matt Cooke Kyle Brodziak Nino Niederreiter Jason Zucker Erik Haula Justin Fontaine Brett Sutter Jordan Schroeder Stephane Veilleux Michael Keranen Cody Almond Brett Bulmer Defence Left Right Ryan Suter Jonas Brodin Marco Scandella Jared Spurgeon Keith Ballard Mathew Dumba Justin Falk Jonathon Blum Stu Bickel Christian Folin Goaltenders Darcy Kuemper Niklas Backstrom Josh Harding Craigs List TSN Director of Scouting Craig Buttons Top Prospect: Mathew Dumba TSN Scout Craig Button on Mathew Dumba: Mathew can leave a mark, literally and figuratively, on the game. With a proclivity to step up and make bone jarring hits, opponents will have to be aware when hea€?s on the ice. With a booming shot, a real jump in his skating and the desire to make a difference on the scoreboard, teams will have to pay attention to him. The trying to do a€?too mucha€? label became a thing of the past when he was traded and played for current Pittsburgh Penguinsa€? coach Mike Johnston in Portland of the WHL last season. Mathew became at ease and wasna€?t forcing plays and subsequently his contributions became more significant and his impact greater. Just part of his maturing process and you have to be patient because he has the potential to be a unique and special player. Fantasy - Cullens Player to Watch - Mikael Granlund A diminutive playmaker, Granlund has taken some time to adjust to the North American game, but finished strong last season, scoring 19 points in his last 25 regular-season games, before adding seven points in a dozen playoff games. With more ice time, Granlund showed that he can be a productive scoring centre in the league, generating more shots on goal and the depth of Minnesotas talent on the wing virtually assures that he will have quality linemates this season. If Granlund can stay healthy, hes skilled enough for a big jump in production from last seasons 41 points. Something in the 55-to-60-point range shouldnt be out of the question. Vince Carter Raptors Jersey . Tottenham claimed top spot in Group K by winning 2-0 at Tromso after defender Adnan Causevic scored an own goal before Mousa Dembele put the result beyond doubt. Valencia made sure it will finish first in Group A with a 1-0 win at Swansea thanks to an early goal from Dani Parejo. Fred VanVleet Raptors Jersey . Numbers Game looks into the Wild getting Matt Moulson from Buffalo. The Wild Get: LW Matt Moulson and LW Cody McCormick. http://www.nbaraptorsonline.com/Authentic-Kyle-Lowry-Jersey/ . -- Theres been so much talk about Mike Moustakas at the plate that the third baseman ignored the conversation Wednesday -- even after doing something positive.MIAMI - Chris Bosh was often referred to as the most important player for the Miami Heat over the last four seasons, something that probably not many people understood.It needs no explaining now.With LeBron James gone to Cleveland and Dwyane Wade — while arguably still the key to how far Miami goes — no longer the elite scorer he once was, the Heat are asking Bosh for more than ever. So far, hes delivering, with 77 points in Miamis first three games and flourishing again in the go-to-option role that he had for his seven seasons in Toronto.I feel like I am a much better player and a much better leader, said Bosh, announced Monday as the NBAs Eastern Conference player of the week. I try to really lead by example and lead by my voice every day.His voice, thats one thing.His productivity, thats another.And hes delivering on both fronts. He has scored at least 21 points in all three game, and the Heat were the only team in the Eastern Conference to go unbeaten in the opening week.He is playing at a very high level right now, Toronto coach Dwane Casey said.Wade isnt surprised.His pie chart is off the chain with how he can score the ball, where hes getting the ball, how were looking for him, Wade said. Hes going to be able to put up those numbers. Hes rebounding great. He looks good. Credit to him for getting himself ready.___Heres some of what to watch in the NBA this week:LEBRON VS. VINCEClevelands LeBron James moved into 25th on the NBAs career scoring list last week, overtaking Memphis Vince Carter (who could pass him back Monday night, but its almost certainly a matter of time before James pulls away). James has 23,223 points; Carter has 23,206. At his usual pace, James would be in the top 20 by seasons end. On the combined NBA-ABA list, James is 30th and Carter 31st.KOBE WATCHIts 49 and counting for Kobe Bryant. Hes 49 missed shots away from passing John Havlicek for the mostt unsuccessful field-goal attempts in NBA regular-season history. Custom Toronto Raptors Jerseys. . He missed 50 of his 85 shots in the Los Angeles Lakers first four games this season — all losses. Also notable: Since the NBA started tracking plus-minus in 2002, the Lakers have been outscored by more than 25 points with Bryant on the floor only eight times. Two of those were last week. The Lakers are home against Phoenix on Tuesday night and Charlotte on Sunday night.PLAYOFF REMATCHESWednesday night brings a pair of rematches from last seasons epic opening playoff round. Miami visits Charlotte, which means Josh McRoberts goes back to the city he called home until this summer and Lance Stephenson squares off against the Heat again. Afterward, the Los Angeles Clippers play at Golden State; those clubs met 11 times last season with the Clippers going 6-5, winning by an average score of 110-107. The Warriors Klay Thompson is the reigning Western Conference player of the week.BIG APPLE SERIESThe Knicks visit the Nets on Friday night, and maybe fans in New York will finally get treated to a game that isnt decided in the third quarter. The Knicks went 3-1 against their city rivals last season, winning by 30, 29 and 11 points. Brooklyns lone win also was an easy one, a 23-point rout.PHILLY WOESThe 76ers started 3-0 last season. Theyre 0-3 this season and have Houston, Toronto and Chicago on this weeks slate — along with Orlando, which is one of the three other teams still searching for their first win.STAT LINE OF THE WEEKDeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento: He had 34 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in the Kings 98-92 victory at the Clippers on Sunday. Such a stat line occurred only once last season, when Dwight Howard had 35 points, 19 rebounds, five assists and three blocks for Houston against Detroit.___Follow Tim Reynolds on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ByTimReynolds ' ' '