UNH recruit Doherty drafted by Toronto in NHL draft
UNH recruit John Doherty, a 6 4 defenseman from Lynnfield Mass, was picked 57th by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round at the NHL draft in Nashville. He was surprised by the selection and noted Toronto’s media presence and his new hockey card. Nearby UNH recruits Dan Travis Brett Hemingway Kevin Regan A J Bucchino were also highlighted as likely picks.
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Bruins add defenseman and reshuffle draft picks
The Boston Bruins draft defenseman Stuart from Colorado College with the 21st pick after trading up from 16th. Stuart, a 6-1, 209-pound left shot from Rochester Minnesota, had 3 goals and 14 assists in 32 games and won a World Under-18 gold with the United States. The Bruins also selected Patrice Bergeron-Cleary and Masi Marjamaki in the second round and plan to name a new head coach Monday, with Mike Sullivan rumored to lead the club.
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Penguins pick Fleury first overall in NHL draft move
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded up to secure Marc-Andre Fleury as their No 1 pick the goalie from Cape Breton. Florida also moved picks to grab center Nathan Horton and defenseman Eric Staal in a busy first round with many teams shuffling positions. Fleury aims to rebuild the club around a franchise goalie joining Mario Lemieux in Pens history.
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