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Rangers select Nils Lundkvist with 28th pick

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The New York Rangers selected defenseman Nils Lundkvist with the 28th pick on Friday.

Position: Defense
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 172 lbs
Age: 17
Club: Lulea (SHL)
Nationality: Swedish

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"Smooth skating, right-shot defender who has looked comfortable and calm in the SHL as a 17-year-old. Can run a power play, jump of the ice to join the attack, and offers reliable positioning in the defensive end," said Cam Robinson of DobberProspects.com.

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