Now, here is Kuznetsov, taken by the Capitals: Q. Was it a surprise for you to be picked in the first round? Or did you expect it to happen? KUZNETSOV: Actually no. I was waiting and waiting, and then after about the 20th pick I gave up my hope. I thought I’d have to come
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Acquisition of Jason Arnott doesn’t take Devils out of Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes
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Draft Rewind: Tim Erixon
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Kovalchuk and Volchenkov, 1 and 3 respectively in Yahoo! Sports Top 50 Free agents
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St. Louis Blues Sign 2009 1st-round pick David Rundblad
Posted by Nathan Fournier, The World of Junior Hockey Press Release June 11, 2010 St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Thursday the club has signed defenseman David Rundblad (RUHND-blahd), who was the Blues first selection in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. “By signing David and adding him to the fold, we continue to keep
Insider Draft Video: Frederik Anderson (Goalie, Denmark) – Latvia v Denmark 5:3
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Draft Value: Sergei Zubov Best Return On Investment For NHL Defensemen
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