With the 16th overall pick the Minnesota Wild select defenseman Nick Leddy from Eden Prairie HS in Minnesota.

Nick Leddy

Height:5'11"

Weight:179 lbs.

2008-2009 stats: 25 games, 8 goals, 29 assists, 37 points

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Analysis:

The Wild finally take a Minnesota kid, but not Jordan Schroeder, who most fans would have wanted, but instead reach a little bit to get their guy in Leddy. The Wild were able to trade down once, knowing they were going a little off the board, but not able to make another trade. They still end up with a solid player that should be able to help them out some time down the line.