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Bill Guerin’s depth additions create good problems for Wild

Minnesota General Manager Bill Guerin reshaped the Wild's roster in March by prioritizing depth, avoiding the trade of top prospects like Jesper Wallstedt.
Drawing on his experience with two Stanley Cup-winning teams, Guerin views roster depth as a vital tool for playoff success. "We're gonna need everybody," Guerin said.
During the Wild's 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday, new additions like defenseman Jeff Petry and forward Nick Foligno contributed while the team traveled with 26 players.
Coach John Hynes faces the challenge of rotating healthy players like Zach Bogosian, Nico Sturm, and Danila Yurov to the bench. "The key is communication," Hynes emphasized.
Unlike last year, when injuries to Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek depleted the lineup, the team currently remains healthy and is positioned to pursue a deep playoff run.

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