Injuries hampered Foligno throughout much of his age-32 season, and Hartman and Zuccarello no longer thrived when they weren't on Kirill Kaprizov's line. At the time and in hindsight, it looks like the Minnesota Wild were unwise to execute those deals so quickly. But Hartman, who will likely play on a line with Foligno, may need to change his role for the upcoming season. The Wild rewarded Hartman with an extension after his work as a top center on a bargain deal. There’s really no debating anymore, Guerin handed extensions to Foligno, Hartman, and Zuccarello too hastily.

Source: New York Times July 01, 2024 19:00 UTC