ST. PAUL, MN— The Minnesota Wild held their annual pre-draft luncheon Friday morning to discuss possible draft situations, strategy, and to announce the team’s schedule for the summer months.
The topic of interest is the NHL Entry draft, which will be held in Los Angeles, California on Friday, June 25.
"We are ready to go and are looking forward to a great week in L.A," said Wild GM Chuck Fletcher.
The second-year GM also laid out his plan and strategy to the media on Friday about his take on the draft and how the Wild must take advantage of the ninth overall pick after a disappointing season that led to Minnesota’s second consecutive year of missing the postseason.
“Last year was very disappointing for us, but the good thing —and the only good thing is that you get a high draft pick,” said Fletcher.
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