Wyatt Cullen Interview After Being Selected 10th Overall by Nashville Predators in 2026 NHL Draft

University of Minnesota freshman Wyatt Cullen heard his name called Friday in the first round of the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Entry Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. He became the 27th first-round pick for the Golden Gophers when he was taken 10th overall by the Nashville Predators and is the 249th all-time selection, the most of any NCAA hockey program. A native of Moorhead, Minn., Cullen built his reputation over two standout seasons with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program from 2024-26, appearing in 89 games between the U17 and U18 squads. During the 2025-26 campaign, he...