Could Marcus Johansson Make Sweden’s Olympic Roster?

That’s Wild

• Marcus Johansson is suddenly exploding offensively and is not looking out of place on the Minnesota Wild’s second line right now. So, is he suddenly in the running for a potential wing spot on Team Sweden? His position on the team wasn’t guaranteed but with the Olympic announcement incoming, could the Tre Kroner take some recent performances into the decision? [StarTribune]
• Could we see GM Bill Guerin put together a string of contract extensions before the season ends for the Wild? A whole lot of veteran players like Mats Zuccarello and Zach Bogosian are pending free agents. [The Athletic]
• The Wild are targeting Ryan O’Reilly to fill the hole left by Marco Rossi’s exit at the center position. But, they face two massive hurdles in any potential trade for the veteran two-way forward. [Hockey Wilderness]

Off the trail…

• Somehow, without Auston Matthews and William Nylander for the first time in forever, the Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 4-0 shutout win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. [NHL.com]
• A look inside Jakob Chychrun’s breakout season after his first breakout season. How the defenseman has found a perfect role with the Capitals and is now exploding offensively. [ESPN]
• On the latest 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, they dive into who they think are locks for the Olympic rosters and which players might be on the outside looking in. [Sportsnet]