Wild Prospect Depth Analysis: Right Wing

Now we’ll take a look at the right wings:

The Wild prospect with arguably the biggest improvement, McMillan has developed from a kid playing like a rookie in the AHL to a serviceable callup to the NHL.

For a 7th round pick and near the last pick to be chosen in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Wild may have found great value for their pick.

The Wild have started to try to find some steals in the college free-agent market, Jarod Palmer being GM Fletcher’s first.

Already at age 25, Palmer has much less time to prove himself as opposed to his fellow linemates in Houston. He signed with the Wild to a one-year contract and has done decently with his time with the Aeros. While not offensively gifted as some others, the Miami Redhawk Graduate and ex-captain is considered to provide character and solid two-way play.

He is second in Houston Aero forwards with a plus 12 rating.

However, with the emergence of a few, such as Colton Gillies and Cody Almond, Palmer’s 28 points in 65 games may not be enough to earn him a call-up to the Wild anytime soon.

Representing the first of this year’s Wild college free-agent signings is UMD Bulldogs star Justin Fontaine.

After being invited by the Wild during developmental camp, the Wild obviously liked what they saw and keep a close eye on the soon-to-become free agent.

Second in points with 58 in 42 games, Fontaine comes to Minnesota on a similar path to Jarod Palmer’s. He will show his stuff during training camp, and most likely report to Houston and develop there.

It has been a tough season for Dylen McKinlay after suffering a knee injury and struggling to regain his form.

At times, he would look better but McKinlay will look for next season to prove to the Wild that he has improved.

Summary

It is painfully obvious: the Wild have nothing on the right side...

Sure, they have solid prospects like Carson McMillan but on right wing, the Wild have two seventh round picks and two college free agents. It will lucky enough for us to find them develop into bottom six forwards.

Of course, The Wild DID have Kalus but he was traded for future considerations (what does that even mean?!?)

Armed with the 10th overall pick in this years draft, the Wild will likely have the choices between Joel Armia and Mika Zibanejad, both who can play wing and both who are right-handed shots.

So. What do you think?