The NHL Draft is this Friday in Las Vegas and the Minnesota Wild will be hoping to add a cornerstone piece to the franchise with the 1
Minnesota holds a total of six picks in the two-day draft, starting at 13, 45, 110, 140 (from BUF), 142, and 172.
Last year’s first round pick Charlie Stramel was unimpressive playing for Wisconsin in the Big Ten, but the 6 ‘3 center from Rosemount feels a change of scenery may answer some questions now that he has transferred to Michigan State for the upcoming season. And while Guerin picking Stramel at 21 had some questioning his judgment, he also uncovered Riley Heidt 43 picks later, who was the third-highest scorer in the Western Hockey League last winter.
