Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Surplus of role players
  • Blue chip prospects at every position
  • Deep and talented group of centers
Weaknesses
  • Depth on Right Wing

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

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Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Johan Gustafsson Europe 7.0 C
2. Darcy Kuemper Pro 7.0 C
3. Stephen Michalek NCAA 6.0 C

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Jarod Palmer Pro 7.0 D
2. Justin Fontaine Pro 6.5 C
3. Brett Bulmer Pro 6.5 C
4. Carson McMillan Pro 6.0 C

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Jason Zucker Pro 7.0 B
2. Mario Lucia NCAA 7.0 C
3. Erik Haula Pro 7.0 C
4. Raphael Bussieres CHL 6.5 C
5. Kristopher Foucault Pro 6.5 D
6. Louis Nanne Junior 6.5 D

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Mikael Granlund Pro 8.0 B
2. Charlie Coyle Pro 8.0 C
3. Zack Phillips Pro 7.0 C
4. Tyler Graovac CHL 6.5 C
5. Cody Almond Europe 6.5 C
6. Joel Broda Pro 6.5 D
7. Adam Gilmour Junior 6.5 D
8. Christoph Bertschy Europe 6.5 D
9. David McIntyre Pro 6.0 C
10. Anthony Hamburg NCAA 5.0 D

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Mathew Dumba CHL 8.0 C
2. Jonas Brodin Pro 7.5 B
3. Tyler Cuma Pro 7.0 D
4. John Draeger NCAA 6.5 D
5. Daniel Gunnarsson Europe 6.5 D
6. Steven Kampfer Pro 6.0 B
7. Nick Seeler NCAA 6.0 C
8. Kyle Medvec Pro 6.0 C
9. Bjorn Krupp Europe 6.0 D
10. Colton Jobke CHL 6.0 D
11. Josh Caron Pro 6.0 D

Minnesota Wild prospects at every level gained valuable experience in playoffs

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Charlie Coyle - Minnesota Wild

Photo: One of several Wild prospects to see significant ice time in the postseason, Charlie Coyle skated on the Wild’s top line and earned powerplay time in the playoffs (courtesy of Vincent Muzik/Icon SMI)

Most of the Wild's prospect group saw at least some postseason action this year. While the pro teams, the Minnesota Wild and Houston Aeros, did not have much success, a handful of prospects experienced deep playoff runs that should help prepare them as players to compete for hockey's ultimate prize.

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Group of NHL rookies spotlighted in Minnesota Wild prospect awards

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Jason Zucker - Minnesota Wild

Photo: The speed of the NHL game has not been an issue for Minnesota winger Jason Zucker, one of several prospects that has spent time with the Wild this season (courtesy of Vincent Muzik/Icon SMI)

Most of the professional leagues around the world of hockey are done or wrapping up their playoffs. The prospect awards are really an opportunity to assess what some players were able to accomplish in their seasons, good, bad, or mixed, and to look forward to next season.

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Team Rankings: Talented, well-balanced prospect pool gives Florida Panthers top spot

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Jonathan Huberdeau - Florida Panthers

Photo: Florida Panthers forward Jonathan Huberdeau finished the 2012-13 season tied for the lead among NHL rookies with 31 points (courtesy of Rich Kane/Icon SMI)

Hockey's Future presents the top grouping of the Spring NHL Team Rankings, the staff's ranking of each NHL team's system based on the strength of the entire prospect pool. For reference, just the top five prospects are listed. To be eligible, a prospect must meet HF's prospect criteria. The ranking is done twice a year, with this edition being an update to the Fall ranking.

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Minnesota Wild has key depth prospects developing in NCAA and Europe

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Mario Lucia - University of Notre Dame

Photo: Winger Mario Lucia led Notre Dame’s freshmen in goals and points despite missing the early part of the season with a broken leg (courtesy of Tim G. Zechar / Icon SMI)

Minnesota's college hockey tradition has always been a strong part of its identity as a state, so it is no wonder that the Wild organization relies on the NCAA to bring some of its prospects along. Another major source of identity is Europe, where the Wild has looked to Switzerland, Finland, and Sweden many times in the past. Developmental strategies vary by coaching staffs, but the Minnesota Wild look to get players into situations that will best enhance their individual styles, giving each young man the opportunities he needs for personal and professional development.

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Minnesota Wild’s mid-season Top 20 stocked with prospects already contributing in NHL

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Jonas Brodin - Minnesota Wild

Photo: Jonas Brodin is one of several prospects making an impact for first-place Minnesota, having stepped directly into a top-pairing role in his rookie season (courtesy of Kathleen Hinkel/Icon SMI)

The Wild's controlled rebuilding process is entering a new phase this season, introducing its top prospects into the NHL in sheltered roles. Charlie Coyle, Jonas Brodin, Jason Zucker, Johan Larsson, and Mikael Granlund have all made their NHL debuts, with various degrees of immersion and success. The Minnesota Wild has been careful to balance experience and youth this year, but there are plenty of players in the organization who may be asked to grow quickly in the next seasons to make the most of the opportunity at hand.

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Top Prospects

  1. Mikael Granlund
  2. Jonas Brodin
  3. Charlie Coyle
  4. Mathew Dumba
  5. Jason Zucker
  6. Darcy Kuemper
  7. Zack Phillips
  8. Erik Haula
  9. Mario Lucia
  1. Johan Gustafsson
  2. Tyler Graovac
  3. Justin Fontaine
  4. Brett Bulmer
  5. Raphael Bussieres
  6. Tyler Cuma
  7. Daniel Gunnarsson
  8. Christoph Bertschy
  9. John Draeger

Notable Prospects

  1. Cody Almond
  2. Joel Broda
  3. Josh Caron
  4. Kristopher Foucault
  5. Adam Gilmour
  6. Anthony Hamburg
  7. Colton Jobke
  8. Steven Kampfer
  1. Bjorn Krupp
  2. David McIntyre
  3. Carson McMillan
  4. Kyle Medvec
  5. Stephen Michalek
  6. Louis Nanne
  7. Jarod Palmer
  8. Nick Seeler
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