Player's Profile
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- Name: Cody Wild
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-06-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: North Providence, Rhode Island
- Acquired: 5th round (140th overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Cody Wild
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2005-06: The 6’1/195 lbs. local product made a quite a splash in his rookie campaign for Providence College. The instinctive defenseman led all Friars blueliners in scoring with 21 points (six goals, 15 assists). Wild’s outstanding season earned him numerous accolades including a selection to the Hockey East All-Rookie team.
2006-07: Still led his defensive teammates in scoring despite missing 4 games and playing well below 100 percent due to a torn labrum. Had off season surgery and appeared at Edmonton's June prospect camp in a limited role because of rehab.
2007-08: Set a new career high with 22 points with Providence College than opted to turn pro at the end of his junior season. Finished the AHL campaign with Springfield where he had 3 points in 13 games.
Talent Analysis
Wild is a very smart defenseman who is blessed with natural offensive ability. He is an excellent skater with speed and is very active. One of Wild’s greatest attributes is his decision-making capability. He finds and utilizes open spaces on the ice quite effectively and knows when to jump into plays. Wild has great hands and the ability to get his shots to the net. He works and competes hard as well.
On the other end of the spectrum, Wild’s defensive play is an area of weakness and a focus for the Oilers as they try and turn him into a NHL player. The biggest weakness Wild has in his decision making in regards to when to turn on the offensive switch and when to play defence.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 27th 2009
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