The Kings have selected center Brayden Schenn with the 5th overall pick in tonight's NHL Entry Draft in Montreal. Schenn is the younger brother of Leafs defenseman Luke Schenn.
Dean Lombardi appeared to be busy just before it was the Kings turn to pick. He was up and down from the Kings table several times right before the pick was made. There was speculation this pick could be dealt, but for now, Schenn is a King.
Solid pick for the Kings. If you were watching the draft on Versus tonight, the look on Toronto GM Brian Burke's face when this pick was announced was priceless! Burke and the Leafs really wanted Schenn.
The Islanders selected center John Tavares with the first overall pick, followed by Tampa Bay who selected defenseman Victor Hedman second, while Colorado took center Matt Duchene third, and Atlanta took center Evander Kane fourth just ahead of the Kings.
Also, the Ducks traded defenseman Chris Pronger to the Flyers in exchange for winger Joffrey Lupul, defenseman Luca Sbisa, two first round picks (one tonight, and one next year) and a conditional draft pick. Philly also gets a minor leaguer in the deal.
As much as it hurts me to admit, this is a great deal for the Ducks. The Flyers just got owned by the Ducks.
Dean Lombardi appeared to be busy just before it was the Kings turn to pick. He was up and down from the Kings table several times right before the pick was made. There was speculation this pick could be dealt, but for now, Schenn is a King.
Solid pick for the Kings. If you were watching the draft on Versus tonight, the look on Toronto GM Brian Burke's face when this pick was announced was priceless! Burke and the Leafs really wanted Schenn.
The Islanders selected center John Tavares with the first overall pick, followed by Tampa Bay who selected defenseman Victor Hedman second, while Colorado took center Matt Duchene third, and Atlanta took center Evander Kane fourth just ahead of the Kings.
Also, the Ducks traded defenseman Chris Pronger to the Flyers in exchange for winger Joffrey Lupul, defenseman Luca Sbisa, two first round picks (one tonight, and one next year) and a conditional draft pick. Philly also gets a minor leaguer in the deal.
As much as it hurts me to admit, this is a great deal for the Ducks. The Flyers just got owned by the Ducks.
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