US EditionBlue line additions, changes primary in Wild’s draft day
- On draft day, the Wild selected Theodor Hallquisth at 52nd overall, traded Declan Chisholm to Washington for Chase Priskie and a pick, and drafted Adam Benak 102nd overall.
- Building on last year’s defender-first approach, the Wild drafted Theodor Hallquisth at 52nd and traded Chisholm for Priskie, reflecting a strategic shift toward blue line depth.
- The Wild drafted 18-year-old defenseman Hallquisth, traded veteran Chisholm for Priskie and a pick, and selected Benak at 102nd, shaping their blue line strategy.
- The Wild's draft and trade moves open a roster spot as Hallquisth joins development camp, while Chisholm's lack of playoff appearances accelerates roster flexibility.
- The Wild's defender-first draft strategy continues, with Hallquisth expected to return for December's World Juniors in St. Paul, marking the second consecutive year of prioritizing defensemen.
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Blue line additions, changes primary in Wild’s draft day
While the Minnesota Wild seem to be set on their NHL blue line for the coming season, general manager Bill Guerin and his hockey operations staff looked to the future of their defensive corps on Saturday. With the 52nd overall pick in the NHL draft – the first selection owned by Minnesota – the Wild looked to Scandinavia, drafting sizable defenseman Theodor Hallquisth, who played last season with Orebro in the Swedish junior hockey league. Hallq…
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