The Minnesota Wild selected Jason Zucker in the 2010 draft to infuse some scoring ability into their organization. He has done that, but with mixed results.
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The Minnesota Wild selected boom or bust prospect Jordan Greenway in the second round of the 2015 draft. He has a rare combination of size and skills.
The Minnesota Wild drafted Luke Kunin in the first round of the draft. He gives the Wild a potential top line scorer in the future.
The Minnesota Wild signed college free agent Christian Folin in 2014. The defenseman now has a good chance to earn consistent playing time in the NHL.
The Minnesota Wild had to trade back into the second round of the 2011 draft in order to select Mario Lucia. They are happy with the results so far.
The Minnesota Wild passed on Jordan Schroeder twice during the first round of the 2009 draft. Five years later, the Wild signed him as a free agent.
The Minnesota Wild signed Grayson Downing after the University of New Hampshire star scored 21 goals. Downing is now shooting for an NHL roster spot.
The Minnesota Wild signed Canadian junior free agent Zack Mitchell following the 2013-14 season. He has responded by becoming one of Iowa's leading scorers.
The Minnesota Wild drafted Kirill Kaprizov in the fifth round of the 2015 draft. He has become one of the better young players in the Wild organization.
The Minnesota Wild need to add more skilled players that can create offense on their own. College free agent forward Sam Anas can do that.
Gustav Olofsson has been hurt in each of his first two professional seasons for the Minnesota Wild. However, he remains one of their top defense prospects.