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

2012 World Championship: Jonas Brodin, Sweden

by Chapin Landvogt
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Photo: Minnesota Wild defensive prospect Jonas Brodin is seeing plenty of ice time at the 2012 World Championships in Stockholm (courtesy of

Vincent Muzik/Icon SMI)

Last summer, Jonas Brodin was one of the fast risers at the 2012 NHL Draft, ultimately being taken 10th overall by the Minnesota Wild. That draft ranking came on the strength of some regular SEL play for the Swedish champion Farjestad, as well as a top-flight performance at the 2011 U18 World Championship. This past season was yet another eventful one for the 18-year-old, most especially in light of his WJC gold medal performance.

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Haula becoming consistent offensive force for Minnesota

by DJ Powers
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Photo: Erik Haula(MIN) enjoyed an outstanding sophomore campaign where he led the Golden Gophers with 49 points (20 goals, 29 assists) in 43 games. He was a driving force in guiding Minnesota to their first Frozen Four appearance since 2005. (Photo courtesy of Vincent Muzik/Icon SMI)

Hockey's Future spoke with Erik Haula following Minnesota's 1-6 loss to Boston College in the second National Championship semi-final game on Thursday.

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Minnesota Wild boast talented group of European and collegiate prospects

by Peter Prohaska
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Photo: The 10th overall pick in the 2011 NHL draft, Jonas Brodin is among the many talented young players the Wild have drafted out of Europe. (Photo courtesy of Vincent Muzik/Icon SMI)

The Wild commenced a 'soft' rebuild on the day Chuck Fletcher took over for Doug Risebrough. The majority of Risebrough's prospects have been flushed, and a steady eye for the future has been in evidence. It hasn't been a 'scorched earth' rebuild, whether out of honor or overconfidence, and the team should rebound soon from a season where injuries exposed a lack of elite talent. Free agents and reclamation projects can only bring a franchise so far, and Fletcher's regime has brought a concerted effort toward finding talent to the draft board. The Wild has been preparing for several of the young men playing in the U.S. college ranks and in Europe to form the team's core going forward.

Mikael Granlund, C, HIFK (SM-Liiga)
Drafted 1st round, 9th overall, 2010
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2007 Draft produced numerous depth players for Minnesota Wild

by Peter Prohaska
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Photo: The first pick taken by the Wild in 2007, Colton Gillies never quite developed into the power forward he was projected to when taken 16th overall. (Photo courtesy of NHL)

The last remnants of the old empire haven't quite all been swept away, but with the waiving in Colton Gillies in January, the 2007 draft will be notable for the late round picks that seem to be tracking well. And while having yet another first round pick fail to stick with a team seems disastrous, the 2007 draft has provided some decent depth for the Wild organization.

In 2006-07 the Wild scored the fewest goals of any team in the league, yet grabbed the seventh playoff seed in the West based on the strengths of an excellent year from Nick Backstrom backstopping Jacques Lemaire's trademark team defense. The team however was quickly dispatched by the eventual champion Ducks. And although any playoff berth is generally a sign of a successful season, it was apparent that more high-end offensive skill was needed to supplement the core after such an anemic goal-scoring year.
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Minor-league prospects for Minnesota Wild seeing lots of NHL action

by Peter Prohaska
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Photo: Darcy Kuemper is one of two immensely talented young goaltenders currently playing in the Wild's minor-league system. (Photo courtesy of Ken McKenna/HF)

Last year's Aeros team came up just short in the Calder Cup finals but has built off that deep playoff run to come out strong again. Despite losing a number of key pieces to the Wild or free agency, veteran head coach John Torchetti has the team contending from the get-go. An infusion of skill and continued growth from key prospects has provided that continuity so essential to establishing the franchise's foundation for years to come. That despite the fact almost every prospect has seen a call-up. This year has gradually turned into a revolving tryout for many of the team's talented prospects.

Cody Almond, C, 22
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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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