Each summer, Wild fans anxiously await the prospect camp that comes in July. It's a time to see which players are bringing what skills to the table, and more importantly: how the future of the Wild roster is shaping up. 2012 is proving to be no different, here's who is coming to prospect camp this year:
Mikael Granlund: Obviously - and we'd like to call him a shoe in. He's young, but he has a huge fan following (aka he can put behinds in the seats) and with a little pro coaching he'll be ready to play with the big boys.
Zack Phillips: He was drafted last year - 28th overall - in the NHL entry draft. He has a great sense for the game that's done him well on the junior level, but he's not aggressive enough to be a shoe in for the Wild roster quite yet. We're guessing he'll end up in Houston, at least for the start of the season.
Charlie Coyle: Acquired when the Wild traded defenseman Brent Burns, Coyle played alongside Phillips last season at the juinors level. He plays a very physical game and has strong offensive skills - so he could go either way (AHL or immediately to the NHL) depending on his level of play during prospect camp.
Jason Zucker: A versatile player, Zucker got some NHL ice time at the end of the 2011-12 season. This is another player that could go either way depending on his play during prospect camp. He's the kind of player that's great because he's versatile, but I wouldn't expect to see him on a first string line anytime soon.
Jonas Brodin: Great defensive moves, but still needs some working with before he goes pro. He has the potential to be a strong defensive player but could use some time to continue maturing his game before he's thrown into the NHL full time.
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