Here are the Wild's picks Wednesday and Thursday in the 2023 NHL entry draft in Nashville, with comments by director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett.
Capsules of all the Wild's 2023 draft picks
Charlie Stramel was one of three Minnesota players taken in the two-day event in Nashville.
June 29, 2023 at 11:00PM
Charlie Stramel
First round, 21st overall
Position: center
Height/weight: 6-3, 222
Hometown: Rosemount
2022-23 team: Wisconsin (NCAA)
Statistics: Five goals, 12 points in 33 games
Comment: "We're a believer in Charlie and his upside offensively. He's a big body. He skates well."
Rasmus Kumpulainen
Second round, 53rd overall
Position: center
Height/weight: 6-3, 190
Hometown: Lahti, Finland
2022-23 team: Pelicans Jr. (Finland-Jr.)
Statistics: 11 goals, 34 points in 41 games
Comment: "Rasmus has an excellent ability to protect the puck."
Riley Heidt
Second round, 64th overall
Position: center
Height/weight: 5-11, 180
Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2022-23 team: Prince George (Western Hockey League)
Statistics: 25 goals, 97 points in 68 games
Comment: "Excellent vision. Poised with the puck. Really patient. Can deliver a pass right on the tape."
Aaron Pionk
Fifth round, 149th overall
Position: defense
Height/weight: 6-1, 173
Hometown: Hermantown
2022-23 team: Waterloo (United States Hockey League), Has committed to UMD.
Statistics: 12 goals, 36 points in 60 games
Comment: "The skating is there, the ability to move the puck, run a power play. Has a very good shot."
Kalem Parker
Sixth round, 181st overall
Position: defense
Height/weight: 6-0, 192
Hometown: Clavet, Saskatchewan
2022-23 team: Victoria (WHL)
Statistics: six goals, 38 points in 68 games
Comment: "Skates very well. Active on the back end."
Jimmy Clark
Seventh round, 213th overall
Position: Left wing
Height/weight: 6-0, 179
Hometown: Edina
2022-23 team: Green Bay (United States Hockey League). Has committed to the Gophers.
Statistics: 19 goals, 47 points in 62 games
Comment: "Has always had that scoring ability at a young age. But I think going to the USHL, he's really turned himself into a two-way player."
A 7-1 loss to Edmonton came with back-to-back home games just ahead and another injury in place, as the Wild placed defenseman Jake Middleton on IR and claimed veteran Travis Dermott off waivers.
