Minnesota Wild Selects Three Players in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Wild selected three players in the 2026 NHL Draft: two forwards and one goaltender, representing Sweden, Canada, and the Czech Republic.
- In the third round (No. 83 overall), the Wild picked Swedish center Adam Andersson, noted for his size, work ethic, and strong performance in the Swedish U-20 league and the IIHF U-18 World Championship.
- The fourth-round pick (No. 112 overall) was Canadian forward Kayden Lemire, a 6-foot-4 power forward known for his heavy playing style and effectiveness near the net, who played for the WHL's Prince George Cougars.
- Goaltender Filip Ruzicka from the Czech Republic was selected in the fifth round (No. 137 overall); he is a 6-foot-8 goalie with solid athleticism and strong stats from his time with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL.
- The Wild made strategic trades to acquire these picks, exchanging later-round selections with the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets to move up in the draft.
