The 2021 NHL Draft kicks off Friday night from Columbus, Ohio with the first round while rounds two through seven will occur on Saturday. The Minnesota Gophers will hear at least three of their freshmen for the 2021-22 season names called with at least two more future recruits probably joining them. Below is a preview of who will/should be drafted this weekend and a potential preview of where they may end up.
Chaz Lucius—Forward—Grant, Minnesota
Lucius who committed to the Gophers when he was just 14 will be one of the most highly anticipated freshmen to wear the maroon and gold in some time.