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Minnesota Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt takes a dig at the Oilers for not drafting him in the 2021 NHL Draft


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Tom Banks
December 2, 2025  (4:09 PM)
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Jesper Wallstedt of the Minnesota Wild.
Photo credit: Daily Faceoff

Jesper Wallstedt has been a star for the Wild this season, and after the Oilers were mocked for not drafting him in 2021, he's fired a shot at them.

The Edmonton Oilers have been having some major issues in net in recent seasons, with the team hitting a low they've not seen in over 40 years during the start of their 2025/26 campaign.
That's led to the team being linked to a blockbuster trade as they try and replace Stuart Skinner, who, while talented, simply hasn't been the goaltender the Oilers have needed this season or during their last two Stanley Cup Finals runs.

Jesper Wallstedt pokes fun at the Edmonton Oilers

Online, this has had some fans looking back on recent draft decisions, with many calling out the Oilers passing on Jesper Wallstedt back in 2021, as they traded the pick that he was selected with by the Minnesota Wild.
While he hasn't been a star for a number of years, he's in the midst of a breakout campaign, posting a GAA of 1.93 and a save percentage of .938 through nine appearances in 2025/26.
Now, all that online chatter has seemingly gotten back to the 23-year old, as he addressed it ahead of the Wild's road matchup against the Oilers on Tuesday night.
Yeah, I see it online. Now, this year, they apparently miss that pick or wish they had me. For that reason, it's pretty fun. But it's not like it matters anymore. I'm very happy where I am.

It should come as no surprise that Wallstedt is happy where he is, as he gets to form a great tandem with Filip Gustavsson, and while he would have had the chance to contend for a Stanley Cup with the Oilers, the team made the mistake of moving off the No. 21 overall pick, and it's a decision that may haunt them for a long time to come.
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