Published June 28, 2010, 11:38 AM
- Mikael Granlund, the first round pick of the Minnesota Wild, will spend at least one more year in Finnish Elite League.
First round pick to spend at least one year in Finnish league
Wisconsin News- Mikael Granlund, the first round pick of the Minnesota Wild, will spend at least one more year in Finnish Elite League.
ST. PAUL - The Wild's top pick in the NHL Entry Draft says he'll play at least one more year in the Finnish Elite League.
18-year-old forward Mikael Granlund was the ninth overall choice in the draft. He scored 13 goals and added 27 assists last season for his team in Finland. There were a number of Minnesota natives taken in the NHL Draft over the weekend, but none was selected by the Wild.
Four Minnesotans went in the first round; defenseman Derek Forbort of Duluth went to the L-A Kings, center Nick Bjugstad of Blaine was taken by Florida, forward Jarred Tinordi was picked by Montreal, and the New York Islanders chose center Brock Nelson of Warroad.
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