Wild select Joel Eriksson Ek with 20th overall pick

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The Minnesota Wild selected Joel Eriksson EK with the 20th pick in the 2015 NHL Draft.

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Overview:

Eriksson can do it all offensively, but his shot is what catches the eyes of most. He is a shoot-first center, but with 21 goals in 25 games, that doesn't seem to be a problem.

The 18-year-old also has good size at 6-foot-2 and is solid defensively, making him a great all-around player. Going forward, Eriksson can benefit from more consistent play and added size, allowing him to create more offensive chances.

What the scouts are saying:

"He is a very competitive, powerful center with great speed, a good strong shot, and excellent puck-handling," NHL director of European scouting Goran Stubb said. "He is creative on the offense while reliable on defense. Likes to go to the net to create scoring chances."

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