Minnesota Wild Wraps Up Day 2

by danccchan on Jun 25, 2011 1:53 PM CDT in Prospects

A very productive two days for the Minnesota Wild. The Wild managed to pick three good prospects in the first two rounds and managed to round the rest of the prospect pool with three additional picks.

In addition, the Wild sent Brent Burns away in an impressive package, bringing in Devon Setoguchi and Charlie Coyle.

Here is our piece on Mario Lucia.

But who else did the Wild pick on day 2? Take the jump

#131 - Nick Seeler

#11 / Defenseman / Eden Prairie

Height: 6-0

Weight: 174

Born: Jun 03, 1993

Talent Analysis

Mainly an offensive defenseman, Seeler has impressed with his smooth skating and ability to play a physical (perhaps nasty) game. He will be heading to the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he will be working under coach Dean Blais.

Like many high school kids, Seeler has little experience playing against tougher opponents so he will have to spend a good amount of time in college, gaining playing experience, playing key roles and adding muscle to his body.

Seeler to Rau Splayback Effects vs. Minnetonka 2/26/11 (via splaybackcom)

#161 - Stephen Michalek

#35 / Goaltender / Loomis-Chaffee

Height: 6-2

Weight: 183

Born: Aug 6, 1993

Talent Analysis

Another goaltender? Did not expect that but there is nothing wrong with adding more talent, espicially when Stephen Michalek will be going into the college route, giving the Wild 4 years until they have to sign him.

His stats say ALOT. He has a solid .918 save percentage with an awful 3.95 GAA. Meaning, he was peppered with shots. Alot of them, but still managed to hold his own.

He has a good large body and very athletic. He also has good concentration and character, and being hit with that many shots, you would have to be.

He will be heading over to Harvard next season.

#191 - Tyler Graovac

#19 / Center / Ottawa 67s

Height: 6-3

Weight: 180

Born: Apr 27 1993

Talent Analysis

Tyler Graovac is a project pick by the Wild, which is fitting for a seventh round pick.

Graovac has tons of interesting tools: skating ability, big size, offensive ability, and plays center. However, he didn't get much ice time with the 67s and wasn't really an offensive threat. But he works hard and will have chances next season.

The Wild will be hoping for him to break out next season but Graovac will need to start to play with more of a physical edge, given that he has a good 6-3 frame to use.

Tyler Graovac Hat Trick , Ottawa 67's vs Mississauga Oct 3rd 2010.wmv (via SuperVids2000)

Poll

How do you feel the Minnesota Wild did in the 2011 Draft?

A

155 votes

B

124 votes

C

10 votes

D

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F

4 votes

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I gave a B

Just because I am not the biggest fan of picking Brodin at 10. It would have been nice having that Burns trade done sooner. Then having the 10th and 28th maybe moving up a few spots and getting a second or something?… but overall good draft for the Wild!

by Kingpin45 on Jun 25, 2011 2:22 PM CDT reply actions

B

I think if the Wild had been able to get the Burns trade done earlier, they would have gone with the home-run pick at 10 and then used 28 to go with the safe pick. From what I’m reading, Brodin sounds like he has the stay-at-home style of Schultz with the first-pass ability of Kimmy J. I think he will be good, but I think the value at 10 was off.
The Phillips pick was a good selection. Not a bad draft by any means, but Brodin, with his limited offensive ability, just seems like a stretch to me.

by JDesthubert on Jun 25, 2011 4:46 PM CDT reply actions

According to Yahoo!

The Wild are one of the winners in the draft : http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/The-winners-and-losers-of-the-2011-NHL-Draft?urn=nhl-wp8046

When’s the last time that happened?… Never. Although, maybe we were winners last year with Granlund and friends.

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by JSLandry on Jun 25, 2011 4:57 PM CDT reply actions

Not to be a dick, but its Devin, not Devon. Anyways Burns looks like a badass and I’ve been watching him for a while. He looks pretty awesome. Devin is a streaky player but he’s speedy and has a good shot. The hardest part to give is Coyle, but Burns looks worth it. Both teams got what they wanted

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by pooponastick on Jun 25, 2011 8:26 PM CDT reply actions

Overall I'm happy

Lucia was a bit of a steal at 60, and the Burns trade was much better than I anticipated it would be.

I’m somewhere in between an A and a B, with the reason I’m not giving an A is that I’m on the fence about Brodin. Brodin was a shock at 10, but I’ve been doing a bit of research and he seems like a solid pick. Everywhere I’ve read says he’s exceptional at making the first pass out of the defensive zone, and his hockey IQ is way up there. Maybe a reach on the Wild’s part, but I’m not horrified by it.

I think I’ll go with a B+. Good work CF!

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by ADN on Jun 25, 2011 9:11 PM CDT reply actions

Brodin

might not have come with the hype of Murphy, but there are plenty of scouts that think he can QB a power play, and will develop offensive skills.

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by Georgie Fruit on Jun 25, 2011 9:26 PM CDT reply actions

Brodin

I’m pretty sure as his playing time with farjestad increases he will develop more offensively, but I’m ok with that pick. There certainly wasn’t a forward worth taking at that point and they still get Phillips really late in the first, which I was surprised by. It will be interesting to see if they can swing a deal to move barker before Thursday. Overall, I’m happy with what transpired this weekend and I’m really excited to see Charlie Coyle in action. A- in my opinion

by nemo1107 on Jun 26, 2011 9:45 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions