Wild begin camp aiming to convert last season’s near-misses into a sharper, deeper roster. They’ll navigate contract talks with Kirill Kaprizov while keeping core pieces in place, using cap space cautiously to add impact players like Vladimir Tarasenko and Nico Sturm. Youngsters Danila Yurov, Liam Ohgren, and others push for full-time roles as the goaltending mix of Gustavsson, Wallstedt, and Petersen is tested. Six-game preseason at Winnipeg starts the evaluating process on speed, conditioning, and special teams.