Minnesota has a total of eight prospects playing in North American junior leagues. Among them is the team’s top prospect Tyler Cuma, who is struggling to get back to form this season with the Ottawa 67’s. Several prospects, including 2009 draftees Matt Hackett and Erik Haula, are having outstanding seasons. Others such as goaltender Darcy Kuemper are finding the start to their 2009-10 season more difficult.