With the 26th pick in the NHL draft, the Minnesota Wild select Carson Lambos. Not a total shock, Lambos was among Wild beat writer Michael Russo’s three hunches at the time of the pick.
Selected 25th overall, but with the 26th pick due the Arizona Coyote’s forfeiture of pick No. 11, the left-handed defender is described by The Athletic’s Corey Pronman as a smooth skater with excellent edges. His escapability translates to both sides of his game, allowing him to keep up with fast forwards and manage pressure when possessing the puck.