Defense Might Not Be Minnesota Wild's Biggest Draft Need

A good reason to never draft for need in the NHL Draft is that you never quite know what a team's needs will be three years out. Last summer, Minnesota Wild fans saw an enviable amount of young defensemen ready to turn pro. Brock Faber looked stellar in the 2023 playoffs. Daemon Hunt and Ryan O'Rourke had finished their first seasons in the AHL, with Carson Lambos and late-round draft surprises Kyle Masters and David Spacek.