Thrashers poised to draft Kovalchuk first overall
Atlanta GM Don Waddell signals decision to select Russian teen Ilya Kovalchuk with the top NHL draft pick amid trade doubt. Waddell cites building through the draft and notes a strong two year plan, with Kovalchuk compared to Pavel Bure type hands and Owen Nolan grit.
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Young hockey stars vie for rookie of the year
GAMACHE leads CHL in points with 74 goals 110 assists in 72 games and breaks playoff points record with 57. He eyes NHL as a rookie like idol Mario Lemieux. Upshall Vandermeer Hulak Sutter Spezza and Kovalchuk are highlighted for rookie prospects and potential star futures.
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Penguins unlikely to trade Jagr during NHL Entry Draft
Pittsburgh general manager Craig Patrick said the Penguins will not rush a Jagr trade at the draft. With 18 unsigned players and a projected payroll of 34 to 35 million, the team weighs how many can be kept while remaining under budget. Mario Lemieux suggested a deal is likely, but no agreement is guaranteed.
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