Wild's focus on offensive players continues in second day of NHL draft

The Wild's 2022 draft picks, with comments by director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett.

First round, 19th overall

Position: left wing

Height/weight: 6-1, 201

Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden

2021-22 team: Djurgardens Jr. (Swedish Junior Hockey League)

Statistics: 33 goals, 58 points in 30 games

Comment: "He skates with pace. Good hands through the neutral zone with some power element to his play, too."

First round, 24th overall

Position: right wing

Height/weight: 6-1, 178

Hometown: Chelyabinsk, Russia

2021-22 team: Magnitogorsk 2 (Russia-Jr. League)

Statistics: 13 goals, 36 points in 23 games

Comment: "Terrific mobility. Accurate shot."

Second round, 47th overall

Position: center

Height/weight: 5-10, 174

Hometown: Strathroy, Ontario

2021-22 team: Barrie (Ontario Hockey League)

Statistics: 22 goals, 41 points in 63 games

Comment: "The first thing that jumps off the page with him is his skating."

Second round, 56th overall

Position: left wing

Height/weight: 6-2, 194

Hometown: Calgary, Alberta

2021-22 team: Okotoks (Alberta Junior Hockey League). He will play college hockey at Denver.

Statistics: 38 goals, 85 points in 60 games

Comment: "He does really good board work with his ability to spin off checks and get to the net."

Third round, 89th overall

Position: left wing

Height/weight: 5-10, 185

Hometown: Abbotsford, British Columbia

2021-22 team: Winnipeg (Western Hockey League)

Statistics: 38 goals, 81 points in 68 games

Comment: "The engine is always going, and he's making plays."

Fourth round, 121st overall

Position: defense

Height/weight: 6-0, 172

Hometown: Hull, Massachusetts

2021-22 team: Sioux Falls (USHL). He will play college hockey at Harvard.

Statistics: 3 goals, 21 points in 59 games

Comment: "The power play is his bread and butter."

Fifth round, 153rd overall

Position: defense

Height/weight: 6-0, 174

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

2021-22 team: Sherbrooke (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League)

Statistics: 12 goals, 50 points in 57 games

Comment: "Strong, sturdy skater."

Sixth round, 185th overall

Position: center

Height/weight: 5-10, 181

Hometown: Velky Saris, Slovakia

2021-22 team: Owen Sound (OHL)

Statistics: 28 goals, 54 points in 65 games

Comment: "Took on a lot of responsibilities in Owen Sound, often times matching up with other teams' top line."