Chart: Wild first-round picks
June 27, 2015 at 6:59AM
2014: Alex Tuch, W, U.S. National Development Team, 18th overall
2013: None
2012: Matt Dumba, D, Red Deer (WHL), 7th overall
2011: Jonas Brodin, D, Farjestad (Sweden), 9th overall
2011: Zack Phillips, C, Saint John (QMJHL), 28th overall
2010: Mikael Granlund, C, HIFK (Finland), 10th overall
2009: Nick Leddy, D, Eden Prairie High, 16th overall
2008: Tyler Cuma, D, Ottawa (OHL), 23rd overall
2007: Colton Gillies, W, Saskatoon (WHL), 16th overall
2006: James Sheppard, W, Cape Breton (QMJHL), 9th overall
2005: Benoit Pouliot, W, Sudbury (OHL), 4th overall
2004: A.J. Thelen, D, Michigan State, 12th overall
2003: Brent Burns, D, Brampton (OHL), 20th overall
2002: Pierre-Marc Bouchard, C, Chicoutimi, 8th overall
2001: Mikko Koivu, C, TPS Turku (Finland), 6th overall
2000: Marian Gaborik, W, Dukla Trencin (Slovakia), 3rd overall
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Minnesota, with two home games remaining before a two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, added Vinnie Hinostroza from Nashville.
