AnalysisBill Guerin is the general manager of the Wild. Dave Sandford / NHLI via Getty ImagesJune 26, 2026 6:00 am EDT Updated The Minnesota Wild have five picks in the 2026 NHL Draft: Nos. 89, 121, 137, 153, 185. Here’s what to expect.View from the beatWith the number of prospects and draft picks they have dealt the past two years, the Wild need to start replenishing the pipeline. The best player available will be the biggest need, because you can’t get picky when you don’t have a first- or second-round pick. Minnesota would love to add size on the back end and skill up front. Oh, and it will also need to replace Judd Brackett this offseason, the director of amateur scouting who is now an assistant general manager in Toronto. — Michael RussoPronman’s team needsMinnesota has some quality center prospects in Danila Yurov and Charlie Stramel. The Wild moved Zeev Buium in the Quinn Hughes trade, though, and they have a significant lack of legit defense prospects as a result.
Names to watchIn recent mock drafts, Corey Pronman has projected the following picks:89. Viggo Tamm, G121. Lucas Ambrosio, D137. Ryan Brown, LW153. Nathan Brown, LW185. David Sedlacek, LW
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