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HW Staff Mock Draft Pick 8: Zachary Werenski

The 2015 NHL Entry Draft is 29 days away and the Wild are looking to find that next NHL star to raise their franchise to the next level. Hockey Wilderness is counting down the days with a daily mock draft. We are at pick number 8 today.

The Columbus Blue Jackets named Nick Foligno as their captain in recent weeks as they've been without a player with that designation for three season following the departure of Rick Nash in 2012. Yes, things look to be eventful this offseason for the Blue Jackets as Todd Richards, former Wild Head Coach, returned from a Bronze Medal run in the IIHF World Championships.