And that's how Hartman played, killing penalties and blocking shots during his 12 minutes a game on the fourth line. But two seasons later, Hartman has become much more to the Wild than a buzzword — or a buzz saw. The specialized depth role Hartman debuted in with the Wild wasn't a new assignment for him. With the Wild, Hartman has morphed back into the version of himself that got him to the NHL. "You get promoted, you get a little more confidence, and that's what you're seeing right now with Hartzy," Foligno said.

Source: The Express Tribune November 04, 2021 15:25 UTC