 Despite a hot start to the season that saw them sitting atop the NHL standings in early December, multiple injuries to key players for extended periods effectively eliminated the team from playoff contention for the fourth consecutive year.During the 2012 off-season, the team was able to sign top prospect Mikael Granlund to a three-year, entry-level contract.During the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, the team selected Matt Dumba with the seventh overall pick.