Wild prospects will compete in the tournament’s Ted Lindsay Division with the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues. The Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings will play in the Gordie Howe Division.
Minnesota’s roster features a total of 10 Wild draft picks: C Christoph Bertschy (2012, 6th round), D Gustav Bouramman (2015, 7th round), C Reid Duke (2014, 6th round), D Tanner Faith (2014, 5th round), RW Kurtis Gabriel (2013, 3rd round), RW Pavel Jenys (2014, 7th round), D Dylan Labbe (2013, 4th round), C Chase Lang (2014, 6th round), G Stephen Michalek (2011, 6th round) and D Gustav Olofsson (2013, 2nd round) along with four 2015 free-agent signings: C Grayson Downing, G Brody Hoffman, D Zach Palmquist and D Mike Reilly.