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June
23, 2007
Stocking Up on Saturday
 The
first round of the NHL Entry Draft gets all the glory, what
with the international prime-time television audience, a full
complement of reporters from around the world, and an arena
jammed with fans. But the later rounds are just as vital to
the future of the teams — it's where championships are
built.
Below
is a rundown of players with college ties selected in rounds
2-7. For the complete list of picks, including major junior
and European players, visit ESPN.com.
Second
Round
| |
NHL
Team |
Player,
Pos., 2006-07 Team (College)
|
| |
Boston Bruins |
Tommy Cross, D, Westminster (Conn.) Prep (Boston College
2008 recruit) |
| |
Chicago Blackhawks |
Bill Sweatt, F, Colorado College |
| 44. |
St. Louis Blues |
Aaron Palushaj, F, Des Moines (USHL)
(Michigan recruit) |
| 45. |
Colorado Avalanche |
Colby Cohen, D, Lincoln (USHL)
(Boston University recruit) |
| 46. |
Washington Capitals |
Ted Ruth, D, U.S. NTDP
(Notre Dame recruit) |
| 50. |
Dallas Stars |
Nico Sacchetti, F, Virginia (Minn.)
H.S.
(Minnesota 2008 recruit) |
| 53. |
Columbus Avalanche |
Will Weber, D, Gaylord (Mich.) H.S.
(Miami 2008 recruit) |
| 55. |
Colorado Avalanche |
T.J. Galiardi, F, Dartmouth |
| 57. |
New Jersey Devils |
Mike Hoeffel, F, U.S. NTDP
(Minnesota recruit) |
Third
Round
| |
NHL
Team |
Player,
Pos., 2006-07 Team (College) |
| 68. |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
Jake Hansen, D, White Bear Lake
(Minn.) H.S. (Minnesota 2008 recruit) |
| 76. |
New York Islanders |
Jason Gregoire, F, Lincoln (USHL)
(North Dakota 2008 recruit) |
| 77. |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
Alexander Killorn, F, Deerfield Prep
(Harvard 2008 recruit) |
| 80. |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Casey Pierro-Zabotel, F, Merritt (BCHL)
(Michigan Tech recruit) |
| 81. |
Nashville Predators |
Ryan Thang, F, Notre Dame |
84. |
Washington Capitals |
Phil DeSimone, F, Sioux City (USHL)
(New Hampshire recruit) |
86. |
Chicago Blackhawks |
Josh Unice, G, U.S. NTDP
(Bowling Green recruit) |
89. |
Buffalo Sabres |
Corey Tropp, F, Sioux Falls (USHL)
(Michigan State recruit) |
90. |
Ottawa Senators |
Louie Caporusso, F, St. Mike's (OPJHL)
(Michigan recruit) |
Fourth
Round
| |
NHL
Team |
Player,
Pos., 2006-07 Team (College) |
| 92. |
Anaheim Ducks |
Justin Vaive, F, U.S. NTDP
(Miami recruit) |
| 93. |
Anaheim Ducks |
Steve Kampfer, F, Michigan |
| 95. |
Los Angeles Kings |
Alec Martinez, D, Miami |
| 96. |
St. Louis Blues |
Cade Fairchild, D, U.S. NTDP
(Minnesota recruit) |
99. |
Anaheim Ducks |
Matt Frattin, F, Ft Saskatchewan (AJHL)
(North Dakota recruit) |
100. |
St. Louis Blues |
Travis Erstad, F, Lincoln (USHL)
(Wisconsin 2008 recruit) |
101. |
Florida Panthers |
Matt Rust, D, U.S. NTDP
(Michigan recruit) |
104. |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Ben Winnett, F, Salmon Arm (BCHL)
(Michigan recruit) |
105. |
Colorado Avalanche |
Brad Malone, F, Sioux Falls (USHL)
(North Dakota recruit) |
108. |
Washington Capitals |
Brett Bruneteau, F, Omaha (USHL)
(North Dakota 2008 recruit) |
114. |
Nashville Predators |
Ben Ryan, F, Des Moines (USHL)
(Notre Dame recruit) |
120. |
Ottawa Senators |
Ben Blood, D, Shattuck (Minn.) H.S.
(North Dakota 2008 recruit) |
Fifth
Round
| |
NHL
Team |
Player,
Pos., 2006-07 Team (College) |
| 126. |
Chicago Blackhawks |
Joe Lavin, D, U.S. NTDP
(Providence recruit) |
128. |
Dallas Stars |
Austin Smith, F, Gunnery School
(Colgate 2008 recruit) |
129. |
Dallas Stars |
Jamie Benn, F, Victoria (BCHL)
(Alaska recruit) |
131. |
Florida Panthers |
John Lee, D, Waterloo (USHL)
(Denver recruit) |
133. |
Montreal Canadiens |
Joe Stejskal, D, Gr. Rapids (Minn.)
H.S.
(Dartmouth recruit) |
135. |
Colorado Avalanche |
Paul Carey, F, Salisbury (Conn.) Prep
(Boston College 2008 recruit) |
137. |
Los Angeles Kings |
Josh Turnbull, F, Waterloo (USHL)
(Wisconsin recruit) |
138. |
New York Rangers |
Max Campbell, F, Strathroy (WOJHL)
(Western Michigan recruit) |
139. |
Buffalo Sabres |
Brad Eidsness, G, Okotoks (AJHL)
(North Dakota 2008 recruit) |
142. |
Montreal Canadiens |
Andrew Conboy, F, Omaha (USHL)
(Nebraska-Omaha 2008 recruit) |
150. |
Ottawa Senators |
Matt Marshall, F, Nobles Prep
(Vermont 2008 recruit) |
Sixth
Round
| |
NHL
Team |
Player,
Pos., 2006-07 Team (College) |
152. |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Jon Kalinski, F, Minnesota State |
| 153. |
Phoenix Coyotes |
Scott Darling,
G, Capital District (ECHL)
(Maine 2008 recruit) |
154. |
Washington Capitals |
Dan Dunn, G, Wellington
(OPJHL)
(St. Cloud State recruit) |
159. |
Boston Bruins |
Alain Goulet,
D, Aurora (OPJHL)
(Nebraska-Omaha recruit) |
161. |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Pat Maroon, F,
St. Louis (NAHL)
(Ferris State recruit) |
166. |
New York Islanders |
Blake Kessel,
D, Waterloo (USHL)
(New Hampshire recruit) |
168. |
New York Rangers |
Karl Hagelin,
F, Sodertajle (Sweden)
(Michigan recruit) |
172. |
San Jose Sharks |
Nick Bonino, F,
Avon Old Farms (Conn.)
(Boston University recruit) |
175. |
Atlanta Thrashers |
John Albert, F,
U.S. NTDP
(Ohio State recruit) |
176. |
Vancouver Canucks |
Taylor Matson,
F, Des Moines (USHL)
(Minnesota 2008 recruit) |
Seventh
Round
| |
NHL
Team |
Player,
Pos., 2006-07 Team (College) |
| 182. |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Brad Phillips,
G, U.S. NTDP
(Notre Dame recruit) |
185. |
Wahsington Capitals |
Nick Larson, D,
Hill-Murray (Minn.) H.S.
(Minnesota 2008 recruit) |
186. |
Calgary Flames |
C.J. Severyn,
F, U.S. NTDP
(Ohio State recruit) |
190. |
St. Louis Blues |
Trevor Nill, F,
Compuware (AAA)
(Michigan State 2008 recruit) |
191. |
Florida Panthers |
Ryan Watson, F,
Cambridge (MWJHL)
(Western Michigan recruit) |
192. |
Montreal Canadiens |
Scott Kishel,
D, Virgina (Minn.) H.S.
(Minnesota Duluth 2008 recruit) |
198. |
New York Rangers |
Danny Hobbs, F,
Ohio (USHL)
Massachusetts 2008 recruit |
199. |
Washington Capitals |
Andrew Glass,
F, Nobles Prep
(Boston University recruit) |
200. |
San Jose Sharks |
Justin Braun,
D, Massachusetts |
208. |
Detroit Red Wings |
Bryan Rufenach,
D, Lindsay (OPJHL)
(Clarkson recruit) |
209. |
Buffalo Sabres |
Drew MacKenzie,
D, Waterloo (USHL)
(Vermont 2008 recruit) |
211. |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
Trent Vogelhuber,
F, St. Louis (NAHL)
(Miami 2008 recruit) |
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