2012 NHL entry draft
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The 2012 NHL entry draft was the 50th draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 22–23, 2012, at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. It was the first time that Pittsburgh hosted the dra
Derrick Pouliot was selected eight overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Filip Forsberg was selected 11th overall by the Washington Capitals.
Oscar Dansk was selected 31st overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Teodors Blugers was selected 52nd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2013 NHL entry draft
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The 2013 NHL entry draft was the 51st draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 30, 2013, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The top three selections were Nathan MacKinnon
2012 NHL entry draft
…to move up to four spots ahead in the draft. Thus, only the bottom five teams were eligible to receive the number one draft pick. Beginning with the 2013 NHL entry draft all fourteen teams not qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs will have a "weighted" chance at winning the first overall selection. The Edmonton Oilers…
Nathan MacKinnon was selected first overall by the Colorado Avalanche.
Seth Jones was selected fourth overall by the Nashville Predators.
Rasmus Ristolainen was selected eighth overall by the Buffalo Sabres.
J. T. Compher was selected 35th overall by the Buffalo Sabres.