Minnesota Wild Summary

The Minnesota Wild have made notable roster moves by signing forward Rieger Lorenz and defenseman Ben Dexheimer to entry-level contracts. Lorenz, selected 56th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, recently helped the University of Denver win a national championship, boasting 35 points in 43 games last season.

Dexheimer, a local player from Edina, captained Wisconsin to the national championship game, recording 28 points in 39 games this year. Both players will join the Wild's AHL affiliate in Iowa next season.

Meanwhile, the Wild will face the Dallas Stars in the playoffs, but the Stars will be without center Roope Hintz for the first two games due to a lower-body injury. Hintz has recorded 44 points this season and his absence could impact the Stars' playoff success.

As the Wild gear up for this pivotal series, fans are hopeful for a different outcome after a history of early playoff exits. In a lighter moment, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was pranked with a misspelled jersey during the final regular season game, adding a touch of humor to the team's preparations for the postseason.