I took Minnesota futures right after the trade deadline, to win the West and the Cup. Not sure if they really will accomplish either, but I liked the trade moves and felt the futures had good value at that time (current odds suggest that was correct).
I think Wild can make it to the Conference final. Do not see them losing in the first round this year. The difficult part is St.Louis has been awesome against them head-to-head. Also the Wild have no playoff pedigree. But they are playing much more exciting style of game than in years past. And they have some big boys for the playoff style.
Anyway just wanted to give my opinion on this series.