Julien Gauthier is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Gauthier was drafted 21st overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He has previously played for the Hurricanes, New York Rangers and the Ottawa Senators.
Gauthier with the New York Rangers in 2021
The 2016 NHL Entry Draft was the 54th NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 24–25, 2016, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The first three selections were Auston Matthews going to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Patrik Laine going to the Winnipeg Jets, and Pierre-Luc Dubois going to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Patrik Laine was selected 2nd overall by the Winnipeg Jets.
Jesse Puljujarvi was selected fourth overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Mikhail Sergachev was selected ninth overall by the Montreal Canadiens.
Alex DeBrincat was selected 39th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.