16. Charlie Coyle – C/RW
4 Seasons, 271 Games, 52 Goals, 69 Assists, 121 Points
Charlie Coyle was drafted in the first round, 28th overall, in the 2010 entry draft by the San Jose Sharks, but has only played in the NHL wearing a Wild sweater. He came to the Wild in a trade, along with Devin Setoguchi and a 2011 first round pick, for Brent Burns and a 2012 second round pick, on June 25, 2011. He is currently signed through the 2019-20 season.
Over the past two seasons, Coyle has not missed one regular or post-season game, including playing with two separated shoulders. He continues to be a versatile forward being able to switch from RW to C. Some of his accomplishments include a bronze in the World Juniors Championship in 2011 and another Bronze in the World Championships in 2015.
Previously on our list:
- 17. Nick Schultz
- 18. Pascal Dupuis
- 19. Jonas Brodin
- 20. Eric Belanger
- 21. Cal Clutterbuck
- 22. Marco Scandella
- 23. Mikael Granlund
- 24. Filip Kuba
- 25. Willie Mitchell
- 26. Marek Zidlicky
- 27. Devan Dubnyk
- 28. Pavol Dimetra
- 29. Nino Niederreiter
- 30. Sergei Zholtok
- 31. Matt Cullen
- 32. Kyle Brodziak
- 33. Kim Johnsson