The St. Louis Blues really worked their 2025-26 campaign into a full-blown advantage on draft night. With the 11th and 15th pick, and needs for both defenseman and forwards, they could knock it out of the park inside 20 minutes on June 28th.
If the Blues go defense first, and a player like Carsen Carels or Chase Reid was to fall to No. 11, that leaves a forward open at No. 15. Should that be the case, there is a perfect player with a rich family history in this sport, that could be ripe for the taking.
Everyone anticipates the Blues to attack the center position, but this winger could be too good to pass up.
Enter Wyatt Cullen, who's Father, Matt, and Grandfather, Barry, are a short list of the many professional hockey players in this family. He also has two brothers, Brooks and Joey, that are anticipated to be draft choices in the coming years.
Profile
Cullen plays for the United States Development Program, and is 17-years-old. He will be 18 when the season is about to begin again in September.
He was a standout in the World Juniors, as he had three goals and six assists for nine points in five games. In his USHL season, he was a point-per-game player with six goals and 10 assists for 16 points in 15 games.
He has commited to the University of Minnesota, where his Father is currently the Director of Player Development. This kid has connections everywhere, and that could be a plus for the Blues.
Likelihood of being picked by the Blues
The youngster is projected to go from anywhere in the late picks of the first-round, and earliest projections have him in the top-15. Meaning he could be right in the Blues range on draft night.
Cullen has risen up every draft board since becoming an eligible name in 2024, and now, he is right outside the top-10. If he is still available for the Blues at 15, which he stands a very good chance to, he has to be a top-target.
What he can bring to the Blues
The Blues have an influx of young forwards climbing the ranks and Cullen can be another key piece. Right after the likely emergence of Justin Carbonneau, and this season's newest Blue to make their NHL debut's in Otto Stenberg, Cullen could be next in line in a few seasons.
Plus, given that he is one of the youngest eligible players in this draft class, his expected arrival with the Blues could be square in their anticipated playoff push. Cullen is a smaller forward, but he could match that with a skillset that is desperately needed, as goal scoring had been at a standstill this past season.
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