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Liveblog for the draft? Why not. Auston Matthews is the consensus number one overall pick, but let’s see how the rest of the draft will go. The Caps are selecting 26th. I’ll be happy with anything but another goaltender.
Spenser is joining me and will be providing analysis on some of the highlighted picks throughout the night.
Leggo.
Pre-Draft
The first large piece of news coming from Edmonton during Round One? Never….
Source: #stlblues and #oilers in talks about Shattenkirk. Oilers offering Nugent-Hopkins; Blues asking price: Taylor Hall or Jordan Eberle.
— Lou Korac (@lkorac10) June 24, 2016
The Caps come out with some minor news.
NEWS: #Caps re-sign forward Paul Carey (@PaulCarey28) & defenseman Aaron Ness (@Aaron_Ness). https://t.co/TiTme4pY9e pic.twitter.com/3fpavmU4hv
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 24, 2016
GMBM in talks with Habs GM Bergevin for 3rd-4th time.
MacLellan and Bergevin again… pic.twitter.com/QDRDfsVu6c
— Josh Cooper (@JoshuaCooper) June 24, 2016
Round One
Matthews goes #1. Shocker.
Maple Leafs select Auston Matthews.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) June 24, 2016
The Caps get Lars Eller from Montreal for two future 2nd round picks.
#Caps have obtained Lars Eller from Montreal for Caps' second-round choices in 2017 and 2018.
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) June 24, 2016
Spenser: Lars Eller carries a cap hit of 3.5 Million for the next two years. Good fast third line center.
Laine goes #2.
Bob McKenzie on Patrick Laine's, uh, passion: "He once gave the middle finger to his coach [during a game]."
— RMNB (@rmnb) June 24, 2016
Columbus go just a little off the board at #3….
Columbus goes off the board and selects Pierre-Luc Dubois, leaving Jesse Puljujarvi on the board. The Oilers can get him now.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) June 24, 2016
The last of the “Big 3” in this draft of course falls to Edmonton.
The #oilers draft Jesse Puljujarvi at No. 4.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 24, 2016
Spenser: I like Puljujarvi more than Dubois, but the ability to play center was seemingly a big deal for Columbus.
Another surprise at 5 from Vancouver. Seemingly drafting for need.
https://twitter.com/coreypronman/status/746490598467600384
Flames make the slam-dunk pick and take Keith’s son at 6.
Flames pick Matthew Tkachuk.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) June 24, 2016
Brian Elliot to the Flames for the Flames 2nd (#35) and a conditional 3rd.
Elliott from Blues to Flames for a 2nd this year and conditional 3rd in '18.
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) June 25, 2016
One of Michael’s sons goes to the Sabres at 8.
Alex Nylander to Sabres at No. 8. At least he'll still be close to brother William with the Maple Leafs.
— Adam Kimelman (@NHLAdamK) June 25, 2016
Logan Brown goes to the Sens at 11 after falling a bit.
Sens use 11th pick to take Logan Brown.
— Chip Alexander (@ice_chip) June 25, 2016
Spenser: Logan Brown has a lot of skill for that size.
Charlie McAvoy goes off the board to the Bruins at 14.
Bruins thank the fans back home, the Pegulas, Charlie McAvoy from BU.
— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) June 25, 2016
Spenser: The first player I profiled is now off the table in Charlie McAvoy, an impressive offensive defenseman.
This would be an incredibly weird picture to look at a few years ago. Datsyuk to Arizona.
Congratulations to the Arizona Coyotes who just acquired Pavel Datsyuk('s cap hit) pic.twitter.com/Q4RBxIYEa9
— RMNB (@rmnb) June 25, 2016
My personal steal of the draft so far.
With the 16th overall pick (acquired from the Red Wings), Arizona Coyotes select defenseman Jakob Chychrun. #NHLDraft2016
— Spector's Hockey (@SpectorsHockey) June 25, 2016
Michael Latta’s cousin Logan goes at 18.
Couldn't be more proud of my cousin @loganstanley_17 being drafted 18th overall. Love you kid. Grab a thick jacket.
— Michael Latta (@Latta17) June 25, 2016
Kieffer Bellows goes at 19 to the Isles. Ridiculous shot on him.
With the 19th overall pick, the NY Islanders select forward Kieffer Bellows. #NHLDraft2016
— Spector's Hockey (@SpectorsHockey) June 25, 2016
Spenser: This is the part of the draft where anyone could go. I’d expect Max Jones soon, but beyond that…
Stuff could be happening.
Brian MacLellan's off the phone.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) June 25, 2016
The Capitals trade back two spots with the Blues.
The Caps trade No. 26 pick to Blues for No. 28 pick and 87th pick
— Yahoo Sports NHL (@YahooSportsNHL) June 25, 2016
The Caps now at 28 select Lucas Johansen.
#Caps take defenseman Lucas Johansen, brother of Nashville C Ryan, from blueline factory Kelowna of WHL. Madison Bowey also from Kelowna.
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) June 25, 2016
Spenser: Think Niskanen. Not overly flashy in any way, just solid everywhere. Good with the puck on his stick. No elite shot, but does put the puck on net accurately. Not very physical.
Thanks for joining us tonight!
