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Wilderness Walk: Wild top line held accountable

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By Thomas P. Williams@sludgewilliams Apr 18, 2022, 6:00am CDT

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After a disappointing performance against the San Jose Sharks, the trop forward trio for the Minnesota Wild urged to meet with some coaching staff directly after they secured the win. Initiated by Mats Zuccarello, the group reportedly met straight away and head coach Dean Evason said that the group felt that the players were accountable.

Evason and staff already met with the top line about their terrible night. It was actually initiated by Zuccarello, who was his own and the Wild’s worst enemy tonight: “Accountable,” said Evason
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 18, 2022

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