Alexander Olegovich Burmistrov is a Russian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for HC Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets franchise as well as the Arizona Coyotes, before leaving the NHL after a short stint with the Vancouver Canucks. Burmistrov won the Gagarin Cup with Ak Bars Kazan in 2018.
Burmistrov with the Winnipeg Jets in 2016
Burmistrov with Team Russia
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of eleven American-trained players were selected in the first round, starting with Jack Campbell and ending with Brock Nelson. The record was set in the 2006 and 2007 drafts, where ten U.S.-trained players were selected in the first round.
Taylor Hall, selected first-overall, sits down with TSN's panel at the Draft
Calvin Pickard of the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) was the top-rated North American goalie.
Taylor Hall was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Mikael Granlund was selected ninth overall by the Minnesota Wild.
