Article: Iowa Wild's Woes Continue: Updates On Heidt, Jiricek and More

[Neil Urbanski]

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[AKwildkraken]

Great article on our AHL affiliate.  I love getting feedback on our prospects and the overall team perspective.  

I'd agree with your possible assumption with Juricek, as he probably has been told to work on certain things which could affect his overall play.  

Also, I would imagine that Heidt didn't have a lot of adversity in his youth hockey career as he was probably just flat out better than the competition.  Having to struggle normally humbles a person and effects confidence.  

I think we as fans get impatient with our prospects, which is understandable, but time does take time.  We have to remember that the A is a developmental league and at times can look ugly.  As long as the kids are getting better and making progress, I'm not overly concerned about their record.  

[MNCountryLife]

Interesting that David Spacek is the D-man Urbanski deems most NHL ready.  What I have seen from Carson Lambos (which isn't much) was positive.  I'm betting that Jiricek was told to make the easy plays.  His propensity is to always go risky when safety is the clear cut correct choice.  

Hmmm.  Hunt, Jiricek, Spacek and Lambos.  I'm guessing Bogo will retire after this season.  Spurgeon the next.  That will be 2 spots available for 4 guys vying for the job.  We may have trade bait for the TDL.  

Looks like we are already missing our 2nd round pick in 2026 and 2027.  Maybe trade them out and get our 2nd round picks back.... if we can't get a top 6 winger.