NHL 19: Minnesota Wild Player Ratings, Roster & Top Prospects


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The Minnesota Wild boasts many great players dotted over their lines as well as some top prospects emerging into the NHL lines. But, for the most part, the core which has remained the same for the past few years just doesn’t seem to be enough to push the team into becoming feared postseason contenders, with their playoffs ending in the first round in each of the last three seasons. 

Jason Zucker, Left Wing, 85 OVR

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Age: 26Role: Two-WayHeight: 180cmWeight: 85kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 89 Offensive Awareness. 88 Deking, Hand-Eye, Puck Control, Defensive Awareness, Stick Checking, Acceleration, Agility, Speed, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Accuracy 

Jason Zucker is a skillful and nimble wing who has an eye for goal. Last season, the American established himself as one of the team’s top players by scoring 33 goals and 64 points to trail only Eric Staal among Wild skaters. This season, his form has dropped, as has the team’s as a whole, collecting 23 points by the 43-game mark, but given the age of Mikko Koivu, Zach Parise, and Eric Staal, Zucker is expected to become a more important piece as these veterans slide towards retirement. 

Ryan Suter, Defenseman, 88 OVR

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Age: 33Role: Defensive DefensemanHeight: 188cmWeight: 92kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 92 Defensive Awareness. 90 Passing, Puck Control, Shot Blocking, Stick Checking, Endurance 

The best defensive defenseman in NHL 19 certainly boasts some helpful stats, including 90s in defensive attributes, 88s in skating, and 90s for passing and puck control. This does very well to reflect Suter’s defense-first thinking on the ice, and his reliability when on the puck. Despite his defensive mindset, Suter clocked in 51 points last season and is third for the Wild in this campaign with 28 points in 44 games. 

Devan Dubnyk, Goaltender, 88 OVR

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Age: 32Role: HybridHeight: 198cmWeight: 99kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 92 Vision. 91 Angles, Breakaway, Stick Low 

Devan Dubnyk’s slide in numbers last season is more likely a reflection of team performances rather than his own as he was still a game-winner on many occasions. With 35 wins, five shutouts, and a 2.52 goals against average, Dubnyk held firm throughout the season to help his team. This season, his numbers have taken a slight hit again, but his stats in NHL 19 make him a reliable starting goaltender.

NHL 19 Minnesota Wild Roster

From the Day 1, September 13 update, this is how the Minnesota Wild’s first lines start. Minnesota’s strength is in their depth, with a lack of a highly-rated, game-changing star present on the lines. Ryan Suter is a very tough player to play against, as is Devan Dubnyk. 

Zach Parise (83) – Eric Staal (85) – Jason Zucker (85)Ryan Suter (88) – Jared Spurgeon (84)Devan Dubnyk (88)

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Best Stats
Matt Dumba
85
Two-Way Defenseman
183cm
24
Right
90 Slap Shot Power. 89, Puck Control, Offensive Awareness, Wrist Shot Power, Aggressiveness
Mikael Granlund
85
Playmaker Center
178cm
26
Left
90 Acceleration, Agility, Deking
Eric Staal
85
Playmaker Center
193cm
33
Left
89 Passing, Puck Control, Defensive Awareness, Offensive Awareness
Jared Spurgeon
84
Two-Way Defenseman
175cm
28
Right
95 Discipline. 91 Stick Checking. 90 Deking, Passing, Puck Control, Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Nino Niederreiter
84
Right Wing Sniper
188cm
26
Left
89 Deking, Hand-Eye. 88 Puck Control, Offensive Awareness, Acceleration, Agility, Speed, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Accuracy, Wrist Shot Power
Mikko Koivu
84
Two-Way Center
191cm
35
Left
89 Balance, Strength. 88 Defensive Awareness, Stick Checking
Charlie Coyle
83
Power Forward Center
191cm
26
Right
90 Strength, Balance. 89 Slap Shot Power
Jonas Brodin
83
Two-Way Defenseman
185cm
25
Left
95 Discipline. 88 Shot Blocking, Stick Checking, Acceleration, Endurance, Speed
Zach Parise
83
Left Wing Playmaker
180cm
34
Left
91 Discipline. 88 Speed, Acceleration, Agility
Marcus Foligno
79
Left Wing Power Forward
191cm
27
Left
89 Strength, Aggressiveness, Balance
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*Gustav Olofsson traded to the Montreal Canadiens on October 3 

Jordan Greenway, Left Wing, 76 OVR

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Age: 21Role: Power ForwardHeight: 198cmWeight: 103kgShoots: LeftPotential: Top 6 med

The most appealing factor of Jordan Greenway in NHL 19 is his role as a power forward and his immense size – 198cm tall and 103kg in weight. With decent and improving skating stats, fair puck skills, and physical ratings at 85 or greater, Greenway is already a fun player to have on the lines and can become one of the most well-rounded forwards in the game. 

There are already plenty of younger players plying their trade in Minnesota’s NHL lines, so the lack of overall talent in the prospect pool doesn’t matter too much. In the Wild’s collection of prospects there are a couple of names who could develop into NHL players for your franchise, such as Filip Johansson, Ivan Lodnia, Mason Shaw, and Ales Stezka, but all in a bottom line or backup role. 

NHL 19 Minnesota Wild Top Prospects

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Potential
Filip Johansson
55
Two-Way Defenseman
185cm
18
Right
Top 6 med
Damien Giroux
55
Playmaker Center
175cm
18
Left
Bottom 6 med
Alexander Khovanov
59
Playmaker Center
180cm
18
Left
Top 6 low
Jacob Golden
50
Defensive Defenseman
180cm
19
Left
AHL Top 2 low
Simon Johansson
56
Two-Way Defenseman
188cm
19
Right
7th D med
Connor Dewar
58
Playmaker Center
178cm
19
Right
Bottom 6 med
Ivan Lodnia
60
Right Wing Playmaker
175cm
19
Right
Top 9 med
Shawn Boudrias
61
Right Wing Power Forward
191cm
19
Right
Bottom 6 med
Mason Shaw
64
Playmaker Center
173cm
19
Left
Top 9 med
Dmitry Sokolov
66
Sniper Center
183cm
20
Left
Top 9 med
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