Blackhawks grab Nicolas Beaudin 27th overall
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The Chicago Blackhawks chose Nicolas Beaudin 27th overall at the NHL draft in Dallas on Friday night.
Nicolas Beaudin
Position: Defense
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 172 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Drummondville (QMJHL)
Nationality: Canadian
GP | G | A | P |
---|---|---|---|
68 | 12 | 57 | 69 |
"He's a very skilled, puck-moving player who likes to join the rush," said Troy Dumville of Central Scouting. "He has some defensive things he needs to work on, but overall it was a really good season for Drummondville and (Beaudin) really stepped up in the QMJHL playoffs. It's hard not to recognize him for his contributions."
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