SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild added five new prospects to their pipeline during the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday, selecting two defensemen and three forwards, while also completing a trade with the Washington Capitals.
Minnesota acquired a fourth-round pick (123rd overall) and defenseman Chase Priskie from Washington in exchange for defenseman Declan Chisholm and a sixth-round pick (180th overall).
Round 2 (52nd Overall): D Theodor Hallquisth
- 🇸🇪 From: Örebro J20 (Sweden)
- 2024–25 Stats: 41 GP, 5 G, 17 A, 22 PTS, 48 PIM
- Also appeared in 12 SHL games
- Silver medals at 2024 World Junior A Challenge & World Junior Classic
- Judd Brackett: “A highly competitive, two-way puck mover with high hockey sense.”
Round 4 (102nd Overall): C Adam Benak
- 🇨🇿 From: Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
- 2024–25 Stats: 56 GP, 17 G, 42 A, 59 PTS, 36 PIM
- USHL All-Rookie Team & Second All-Star Team
- Silver medals at 2023 & 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
- Brackett: “A slick, playmaking center with elite vision and creativity.”
Round 4 (123rd Overall): F Lirim Amidovski (via trade with Washington)
- 🇨🇦 From: North Bay Battalion (OHL)
- 2024–25 Stats: 67 GP, 19 G, 13 A, 32 PTS, 38 PIM
- Brackett: “A fast, two-way winger.”
Round 4 (181st Overall): F Carter Klippenstein
- 🇨🇦 From: Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
- 2024–25 Stats: 58 GP, 14 G, 14 A, 28 PTS, 50 PIM, +20
- Brackett: “A hard-nosed two-way center who excels on the penalty kill.”
Round 5 (141st Overall): D Justin Kipkie
- 🇨🇦 From: Victoria Royals (WHL)
- 2024–25 Stats: 64 GP, 12 G, 50 A, 62 PTS, +18
- WHL First All-Star Team (2023–24), Second All-Star Team (2024–25)
- Brackett: “An offensive puck mover with big size.”
Trade Recap: Wild & Capitals
Minnesota Receives:
- D Chase Priskie
- 2024–25 AHL Stats: 61 GP, 12 G, 23 A, 35 PTS
- Career AHL: 314 GP, 164 PTS, 19 PPG, 13 GWG
- NHL Debut: Nov. 4, 2021 (Florida Panthers)
- 2025 4th-Round Pick (Used to select Lirim Amidovski)
Minnesota Trades:
- D Declan Chisholm
- 2024–25 NHL Stats: 66 GP, 2 G, 10 A, 12 PTS
- Career: 99 NHL games, 21 PTS, 108 blocked shots
- 2025 6th-Round Pick (180th overall)
The Wild continue to build a strong foundation for the future, adding a mix of size, skill, and international experience to their prospect pool.
