The 2021 NHL Entry Draft was exciting for teams around the league as each organization had a chance to fill its cupboards with more promising prospects. That includes the Minnesota Wild, who walked out of this year’s draft with seven new prospects. The Wild had two first-round picks at this year’s draft, selecting Lulea HF
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The 12th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 11 drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher, you can find those recaps below: The 2010-11 NHL season didn’t treat the Wild kindly. While they allowed fewer goals than the previous campaign, their 206
On June 24th, 2011, the Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks made a blockbuster trade on the 2011 NHL Draft floor. The Sharks acquired one of the top defensemen in the league, while the Wild got assets that they hoped would quickly turn around their franchise. It was a gamble for Minnesota however, as they
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft in St. Paul is notable for a number of reasons. First, it was the second of three straight drafts the Edmonton Oilers picked first overall, selecting Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Second, it’s notable for being where True North Sports & Entertainment, which bought the Atlanta Thrashers a month earlier, revealed they would