Teams really only part with their first-round picks in exchange for high-end trade deadline acquisitions. But how have other teams done it in the past?įor those hoping the team will acquire another first-round pick on top of the 21st overall selection, pump the brakes. Not only is this class packed with talent, but it may be the last class whose development timeline lines up with Guerin’s championship window.
Packaging Minnesota’s top three picks could land them somewhere in the 13th overall range, but that would be tough to swallow with the next selection coming at pick 149.Īdding another first-round selection in this draft is tempting. To trade into a higher tier of talent, the Wild can look to previous trades from slots near pick 21. The Wild can’t match that price without dipping into draft capital in future years. Last year, the San Jose Sharks moved back from pick 11 to pick 27, and it cost the Arizona Coyotes picks 34 and 45. First, it’s rare for teams at the top of the draft to move back so far. Moving into the top ten would be a drastic proposition. 63 or 64 depending upon the Stanley Cup Final outcome) and Minnesota’s original picks 53, 149, 181, and 213.
The Wild also own Vegas’s second-round pick (No. So, what deals might Guerin make to maximize Minnesota’s 2023 draft class?Īt this year’s draft, the Wild’s first selection comes 21st overall. These deals are often worked out ahead of time based on how teams suspect the draft will shake out. Will the top-end talent make it harder to trade up, or will the enormous depth make teams at the top of the draft seek to load up on later picks?Īll of these will be relevant considerations for Bill Guerin in the upcoming month. It’s also projected to be one of the most stacked classes in years or even decades.
These trends will be interesting to monitor in 2023 since this class is unaffected by the pandemic for the first in three years. On the other hand, if there is a reversal in this trend after the pandemic, Minnesota could include some roster players to relieve salary cap challenges and move around the board. That may indicate that NHL GMs are getting more comfortable with analytical moves compared to the early 2010s when the primary concern was NHL talent and salary cap implications. In the years before 2018, there was a far greater prevalence of draft board moves that included one or more players. The COVID drafts (2020, 2021, and 2022) saw even more movement, possibly with teams feeling less confident in their analysis due to the pandemic and the subsequent junior hockey cancellations. That trend was evident even before the 2020 draft, with seven top-64 picks traded back from in 2019 and four such picks traded in 2018. For example, it’s become increasingly more common to have pick-only trades in the first round and within the top two rounds. It’s also a lens into the shifting winds of the NHL trade market. Reviewing recent trades teams made using comparable draft picks can provide a richer understanding of what makes a fair trade. These charts can accurately reflect the fair market value of a trade involving multiple draft picks or even multiple teams if necessary. Decades of NHL trade records are publicly available, and several trade charts have sprung up from this data. So, let’s imagine how the Wild might move around the draft board.ĭetermining a fair trade is relatively easy in the information age.
As dull as the summer hockey season can get, this month exists somewhere between what will happen and what might happen. The team might trade up for your favorite prospect, trade back to build greater depth, and maybe even open some cap space. Not a bad consolation prize at all.The NHL Draft is a time for fans to make little schemes and plans about the future of the Minnesota Wild. Unfortunately, I don't have a choice, so you'll probably spot me sporting the Tudor Black Bay this summer. For me, summer is about staying cool and just having a good time, so if I had a choice, then the Offshore Diver is the one for me. It's a legitimately rugged watch that can take a beating (although I highly recommend against doing that) but still maintains a level of finishing on par with some of the finest watches Switzerland has to offer. Not only is it ready for the "tough" duties of summer, but the watch looks good doing it, especially if you happen to be wearing this pink gold and titanium limited edition version I've been test-driving for an upcoming A Week On The Wrist video. It'll handle all the fun pool parties, no prob. It doesn't come on a bracelet, but instead on an extremely comfortable rubber strap, which to me, is even better, and it's equipped with a hefty 300m water resistance rating. The Royal Oak Offshore is the perfect watch for my summer.
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