Zack Phillips

Phillips brings two key things to the Minnesota system -- great offensive abilities, particularly his vision and playmaking, and a tradition of winning. He's a smart, finesse-style center who's been a part of two QMJHL championship teams and a Memorial Cup win (2011). He's not big, but at 6-0, he's not a shrimp, either. He will likely spend most of this season in the AHL, but he could have a few cups of coffee with the big club if/when injuries hit. He should be up permanently in 2013-14.

The Wild used the 28th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft on Phillips, a gifted playmaker from the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL, a junior club. He will only be 19 years old in October, but has the potential in be an impact player for the Wild sooner than later. Consider putting Phillips on your radar in keeper leagues, to start.