Danila Yurov Is Demanding A Larger Role With His Aggressive Play

Danila Yurov looks like the kind of young forward who can force his way into a bigger role, and the case for him getting first- or second-line duty is stronger than it might have seemed a few months ago. The key is that he is not just surviving in the NHL; he’s producing and showing he can handle tougher minutes. Yurov’s production gives the Wild incentive to keep testing him higher in the lineup. He finished the 2025-26 regular season with 12 goals and 15 assists in 73 games, which is solid output for a rookie adjusting to the league.…