The Minnesota Wild have drafted a center in the first round three times since 2015. Will Wild general lmanager Bill Guerin, right, continue that trend this year. The Wild have two picks in the first round. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The Minnesota Wild have picked a center in the first round of the NHL Draft three times since 2015, including Marco Rossi last year.
With two selections this year — at No. 21 and No. 25 — it’s more than possible that the trend continues as it is a franchise need. Adding depth to the position could be the move to make even if the Wild take steps to address the issue via free agency or a trade over the coming weeks or months.