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Minnetonka's Brink selected early in round 2 of NHL draft
Philadelphia traded up to acquire the No. 34 selection from the Nashville Predators, and selected Minnetonka's Bobby Brink.
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The Wild's draft picks
Details on the Wild's draft picks, with comments by amateur scout Darren Yopyk.
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Minnesotans picked in the NHL draft
A look at the local players who heard their names called.
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Wild's draft picks unlikely to be factors in short-term rebuild
After adding winger Matt Boldy in the first round Friday, the Wild made seven selections Saturday — mostly forwards who the team believes can pivot between center and wing. But goaltending was also a focus.
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A closer look at Matthew Boldy
The Wild's first-round pick had 33 goals in 64 games for the U.S. U18 team last season
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Boldy one of eight USNDT players taken in first round of NHL draft
"Everyone has worked so hard for this moment," Wild pick Matt Boldy said. "So we don't really have that jealousy for each other. You're more so just happy for each other."
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Wild takes left winger Matthew Boldy with 12th pick in NHL Draft
The 18-year-old from the U.S. National Development Team will play for Boston College next season.
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Motzko encouraged with Gophers' showing in NHL draft
Seven players who have either signed with Minnesota or verbally committed to the program were selected this weekend. "It's a pretty special time for us," coach Bob Motzko said, "... but now the work begins."
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Wild starts Day 2 of NHL draft by adding Vladislav Firstov
The Wild held seven picks going into Day 2 of the NHL draft in Vancouver.
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Live: What will the Wild do? Follow the NHL draft Rounds 2-7 here
Who's going where in the 2018 NHL draft? Where are Minnesota's top players going to end up? Who will the Wild take? Click here for draft updates and more.
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Previous Wild first-round draft picks
Here's a brief history of the players the Wild have selected in the first round:
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2019 NHL draft facts
Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 NHL draft, which begins Friday in Vancouver.
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Five players the Wild might take with the 12th overall pick
Here's a few of the players the Wild might be mulling over in the draft:
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Wild is looking for a major piece of a major rebuild in this draft
At No. 12, the Wild is scheduled to make its highest pick since it drafted defenseman Matt Dumba seventh overall in 2012 and has eight picks overall.
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Who's going where? What about the Wild? Our NHL mock draft
Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko are the consensus top two picks, but after that, things could get interesting.
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Wild offseason about to pick up after NHL awards
Aside from some minor maneuvering (front-office shuffling and a few signings), it's been a ho-hum summer so far. That's about to change.
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Gophers men's hockey gets much younger with signing of 11 players
The Gophers announced a class of 11 incoming freshmen for 2019-20, a group that includes six forwards, three defensemen and two goalies
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Seven Minnesotans selected for USA Hockey's World Junior Summer Showcase
The players will be competing for roster spots for the World Junior Championship.
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Zucker accepts NHL award while continuing to deal with trade rumors
Jason Zucker accepted the King Clancy Award, which honors leadership on and off the ice, as a member of a Wild. But how much longer will he be part of the team?
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Around the NHL
- Radek Faksa scores in return, Stars oust defending Stanley Cup champ Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 7
- Zibanejad has 2 goals and 1 assist, Panarin scores as Rangers beat Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1
- Panthers, Bruins set to meet again in playoff rematch, this time in Round 2
- Bruins taking lessons, sense of fight into 2nd-round matchup with Panthers
- David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
- Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is available for Game 7 with Bruins after sitting last 2 games
- Bourbonnais, Shelton propel New York to 5-2 victory over Minnesota in regular-season finale
- The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville
- Noah Hanifin breaks late tie, Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
- Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal
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