Reid Duke's future with the Wild has hit a crossroads

Reid Duke is in a bit of a crossroads. After the Western Hockey League champ Brandon Wheat Kings lost to the Red Deer Rebels in the Memorial Cup on Wednesday, the Wild's 2014 6th round draft pick (169th overall) has a choice to make. After fellow 2014er Chase Lang signed, the Star Tribune stated that the Wild may be looking to possibly trade the rights of Duke should they not sign him prior to the June 1st deadline.

He has a choice to sign with the Wild, or any team they may trade his rights to, or re-enter the 2016 draft this June. With the Wild adding more talent to the AHL roster in Iowa, Duke may see a log jam of prospects to fight through in order to get noticed. Adam Gilmour, Grayson…