Wilderness Walk: So, that lineup change worked

That’s Wild

• The Minnesota Wild had a massive overhaul of their roster in the last year, so we should probably check in and see how the new additions are fitting in a few games into the season. [Hockey Wilderness]
• There are a lot of Minnesotans in the NWHL bubble; get to know them. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Speaking of the NWHL, the Minnesota Whitecaps are the last undefeated club left and they were able to dominate against the Metropolitan Riveters with a last-minute winner. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Dean Evason changed up the lineup and it worked. [Hockey Wilderness]

Off the trail...

• Despite getting forced into trading their star, the Columbus Blue Jackets and head coach John Tortorella have no regrets with how they handled the situation. [ProHockeyTalk]
• It was Bell Let’s Talk Day yesterday and with that, came some special moments. Including this one with outspoken New Jersey Devils defenseman Connor Carrick.

• The Calgary Flames’ AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat, are relocating to Calgary for the 2020-21 season, to better handle COVID-19 protocols. This will create a new opponent for the other Canadian teams that are stuck within their borders. [AHL]