2010
NHL Draft Coverage
Edina forward surprised, thrilled to hear his name called by the New York Rangers
Wayzata star Mario Lucia didn't get his wish of being drafted in the first round, but the Wild gave him a great memory by dealing to take him in the second.
Videos, recap from Saturday's rounds at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul
Comments, recap and video from the second day of the 2011 NHL Draft at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. See which Minnesotans got drafted here.
Streak stops here
- 06/24/2011, 10:13pm (CDT)
NHL Draft: Live from the X
- 06/24/2011, 3:23pm (CDT)
Remembering Bemidji's gentle giant
- 06/23/2011, 10:39am (CDT)
Lucia realistic about draft
- 06/23/2011, 9:39am (CDT)
Minnesota plays prominent role in NHL Draft
- 06/22/2011, 9:48am (CDT)
Wittchow on NHL's radar
- 06/20/2011, 12:38pm (CDT)
NHL likes look of state's top prospects
- 06/14/2011, 3:44pm (CDT)
Detroit Lakes star receives dream phone call
- 06/28/2010, 4:01pm (CDT)
High schoolers an attractive option for NHL
- 06/27/2010, 8:53am (CDT)
Minnesota major force at top of NHL Draft
- 06/26/2010, 11:00pm (CDT)
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2010 NHL DRAFT FAST FACTS
WHAT: 2010 NHL Entry Draft
WHERE: Staples Center, Los Angeles
WHEN: Friday, June 25, 6 p.m. (First Round); Saturday, June 26, noon (Rounds 2 through 7).
TV: June 25, Versus, 6 p.m.; June 26, NHL Network, noon
LOCAL FLAVOR: Three Minnesotans, including two who just completed their senior high school seasons, were selected in the first round.
Minnesotans Selected In 2010 NHL Draft
| Name | High School | Pos. | Rd. | Pick | Team | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Forbort* | Duluth East | D | 1 | 15 | Los Angeles | Kings trade up to ensure pick of big, smooth-skating D |
| Nick Bjugstad | Blaine | C | 1 | 19 | Florida | Panthers get Mr. Hockey with huge frame, huge shot |
| Brock Nelson | Warroad | C | 1 | 30 | New York Islanders | Islanders get player with great size, bloodlines |
| Tyler Pitlick | Centennial | C | 2 | 31 | Edmonton | Oilers get potential linemate for Taylor Hall |
| Justin Faulk* | South St. Paul | D | 2 | 37 | Carolina | Pro scouts love Faulk's offensive instincts |
| Mark Alt | Cretin-Derham Hall | D | 2 | 53 | Carolina | Hurricanes take another St. Paul D man |
| Justin Holl | Minnetonka | D | 2 | 54 | Chicago | Blackhawks get smooth skater with great potential |
| Max Gardiner | Minnetonka | C | 3 | 74 | St. Louis | Blues add yet another Minnesotan to talent pool |
| Jason Clark* | Eden Prairie | LW | 3 | 82 | New York Islanders | Played for Eden Prairie as a sophomore |
| Max Gaede | Woodbury | RW | 3 | 88 | San Jose | Sharks get winger with size, scoring touch |
| Joe Faust | Bloomington Jefferson | D | 4 | 114 | New Jersey | Devils another team with strong Minnesota ties |
| Caleb Herbert | Bloomington Jefferson | C | 5 | 142 | Washington | Capitals get a player with exceptional speed |
| Tanner Lane | Detroit Lakes | C | 6 | 160 | Atlanta | Lakers star was only a junior last season |
| Zane Gothberg | Thief River Falls | G | 6 | 165 | Boston | Bruins could be getting a great one |
| Nick Mattson* | Chaska | D | 6 | 180 | Chicago | Played freshman season at Chaska |
| Ben Marshall | Mahtomedi | D | 7 | 201 | Detroit | Red Wings don't make many scouting mistakes |
| Christian Isackson | St. Thomas Academy | RW | 7 | 203 | Buffalo | Future Gopher has size, scoring knack |
* Denotes did not play at the high school level through senior season
Note: Pitlick played at Minnesota State-Mankato last season after completing his high school career at Centennial.
