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NHL Draft: Will Minnesota Wild keep defenseman Jack Peart in home state?

The closeup of the main board during the 2020 NHL Draft held in Seacaucus, New Jersey. Who will the MInnesota Wild select in this year's draft begins Friday. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Jack Peart played high school hockey for Grand Rapids. He is committed to St. Cloud State. It’s also possible that he ends this weekend in a Minnesota Wild sweater to complete a state-pucks trifecta.

The 18-year-old is among the top defensemen available for the NHL Draft that begins Friday and it would address the team’s need for prospects at the position

Peart is ranked 27th overall among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.