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Pittsburgh Penguins 2012 draft review
Photo: Center Oskar Sundqvist (left) and goalie Matt Murray (right) were just two of seven players the Pittsburgh Penguins picked on Day Two of the 2012 NHL Draft. (Ian Altenbaugh/HF)
The hosts of the 2012 NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins were expected to be among several teams actively seeking trades at or around the draft. Just several days prior to the event, Penguins General Manager Ray Shero stated that the team was going to aggressively shop one or two of their NHL defensemen.
New Jersey Devils 2012 draft review
Photo: Selected 29th overall, forward Stefan Matteau brings a solid mix of skill, physicality, and sandpaper to the Devils organization. Matteau is the son of former NHLer Stephane Matteau, a veteran of 848 games. (Ken McKenna/HF)
The New Jersey Devils were back in a familiar position this season, drafting right near the end of the first round after advancing to the Stanley Cup Final. While the common thought was that this would be an opportune time for the Devils to give up their first round draft choice as part of the punishment for Ilya Kovalchuk's contract, GM Lou Lamoriello decided to keep the pick.
Montreal Canadiens 2012 draft review
Photo: Despite missing almost the entire 2011-12 regular season, Alex Galchenyuk was selected third overall in the 2012 NHL Draft. (Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI)
The 2012 NHL Entry Draft was the first one under the guidance of new Montreal Canadiens General Manager Marc Bergevin. On paper at least, the draft class looks as though Director of Scouting Trevor Timmins hit a home run. Prior to the NHL Draft, Montreal's GM had stated that championships are not just won with size and skill, but character and desire.
Chicago Blackhawks 2012 draft review
Photo: Selected 18th overall in the 2012 NHL Draft, forward Teuvo Tervainen was a late riser in 2011-12 and regarded in many circles as a potential top 10 pick. (Ken McKenna/HF)
The Chicago Blackhawks selected eight players at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, including four forwards, two defensemen, and two goaltenders. The club's top selection, Finnish forward Teuvo Teravainen, was the lone European prospect selected in this year's class while there were four Canadian Major Junior prospects and three NCAA-bound players drafted out of the Junior A and high school levels.
Bevy of NCAA prospects chosen at 2012 NHL Draft
Photo: Calgary Flames top pick Mark Jankowski is a recruit of the Providence College Friars (courtesy of Ken McKenna/HF)
This year’s NHL Draft saw 66 current and future collegians selected. There were also two uncommitted players selected that could potentially be college-bound in the future, bringing the total to 68. That represents roughly 32 percent of all players selected.
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