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Wild loading up on Centers so far in this year's draft: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With its first-round pick (No. 21 overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Wild selected Charlie Stramel from the University of Wisconsin of the Big Ten. Here is a look at Stramel's stats: Height: 6-3 Weight: 215 pounds Shoots: Right Hometown: Rosemount, Minnesota 2022-23 team: University of Wisconsin (Big-10) NHL Central Scouting rank: 30th among North American skaters Judd Brackett Scouting Report: "Charlie is a heavy, strong-skating, physical two-way center." NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With its second-round pick (No. 53 overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Wild selected center Rasmus Kumpulainen from Peliitat Heinola of the Mestis Hockey League. Here is a look at Kumpulainen's stats: Height: 6-0 Weight: 191 pounds Shoots: Left Hometown: Lahti, Finland 2022-23 team: Peliitat Heinola (Mestis) NHL Central Scouting rank: 22nd among European skaters Judd Brackett Scouting Report: "Rasmus is a big, two-way, possession center with excellent puck protection skill." NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- With its second-round pick (No. 64 overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Wild selected center Riley Heidt from Prince George of the Western Hockey League. Here is a look at Heidt's stats: Height: 5-10 Weight: 178 pounds Shoots: Left Hometown:Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2022-23 team: Prince George Cougars (WHL) NHL Central Scouting rank: 21st among North American skaters Judd Brackett Scouting Report: "Riley is a slick, play-making center with elite vision and hands." We need Rossi to start looking like a #9 pick this year and at least one of these guys to pan out before we have any chance of actually making it past the 1st round any time soon.
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