A couple Wild players have noted over recent weeks how difficult it is to train for next season when nobody knows a start date to strive for.
After all, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman even insinuated during last weekend’s state-of-the-league availability that the scheduled mid-November opening of training camp and Dec. 1 start date to the regular season was always just a placeholder and now may be a pipe dream.
It sure feels like the start to next season could push into January, but like everything else in this uncertain world, it’s impossible to know for sure.
If Wild players are having a hard time wrapping their heads around how and when to train, imagine how weird life is for screeched-to-a-halt Wild prospects right now during what should be a critical time for their development.
The Wild look to be coming off a couple really good drafts and want — and need — these players to continue to progress as they work their way…
