On today’s episode of Locked on Wild, we evaluate the 2022-23 season for Oskar Sundqvist. We discuss his numbers after he was acquired by the Wild compared to what realistic expectations were for him. We look at his lack of playing time in the postseason when he could have been used to jumpstart the lineup, but also the fact that as a 3rd liner he shouldn’t be expected to carry the team when the top two lines cannot. We also discuss the need for his roster spot to go to younger players. We hand out letter grades in the following categories:
Offense: C+
Defense: C
Special Teams: C-
Postseason: B+
Overall: C+
We finish by looking at whether or not the Wild will look to retain Sundqvist, and why they need to open his roster spot for younger players!
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4 Comments
Why Dean played his 5'10" 175lb pet Sam Steel instead of the 6'1" 210lb two Stanley Cup ring toting Sundqvist completely eludes me! Of course, Dean loves to blame officials for his ineffective coaching! He never got anywhere with power play either. Just a mystery…
B
Not playing 2-time Stanley Cup winner Oskar "Sunny" Sundqvist in the playoffs was one of many blunders by this rag-tag 2nd rate organization.
As newly anointed president of Dean Evason fan club all I can say is
why he wasn't played it's beyond me
He was very good on the boards and exelent passer his lack of presence in front of the net showed
Another of Dean Evason trademarks
What the Hell is he smoking?
I give him a B
I agree with President Denny and his cabinet, unlike our fearless leader in Washington DC. Why he wasn’t played more in the playoffs was a bit surprising considering his past experience. He did seem a bit slow footed but surly the Wild should have use his size better. The only way he stays is with a sweetheart deal which is 99% unlikely. I do feel for Guerin, this was a great acquisition for the playoffs, but the players didn’t accomplish Jack shit – again. C+ for a grade.