Colorado Avalanche: 3 Defenseman Choices for the First Round
2. Bode Wilde
2017-18 Team: US National U-18 Team, USDP
Date of Birth: Jan. 24, 2000 (18 years old)
Ht: 6’2″
Wt: 198
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
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Ranked #31 by HOCKEYPROSPECT.COM
Ranked #12 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
Ranked #23 by ISS HOCKEY
Ranked #17 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
Ranked #25 by TSN
Ranked #17 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Bode Wilde is a player who covers all 200 feet of the ice, which the Colorado Avalanche prize. He’s known for being defensively responsible but also able to generate some offense.
What I like about Wilde is that he has some size an that he uses it to play a sometimes physical game. And he can play a shut-down role when needed.
This isn’t my favorite pick for the #16 spot. Indeed, while three mock drafts have him going right at the #16 selection, most have him lower. He is one of the players Hepple mentioned.
I think if the Avs choose Wilde, it will be with vision — because they know they already have several small, speedy, puck-moving defensemen.
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Side note: Bode Wilde was initially set to go to the University of Michigan, but, per Bob McKenzie, he has decided to see what pro options he has next season.