He was the seventh American-born player chosen first overall in the NHL draft and first since Patrick Kane was selected by Chicago in 2007. Senators move up to take BrownOttawa targeted six-foot-six center Logan Brown (son of former NHL player Jeff Brown). Auston Matthews, who was born and raised in Scottsdale, Ariz., and refined his game by playing against much older competitors in Switzerland last season, on Friday was chosen first overall in the NHL entry draft. With the 12th pick, the New Jersey Devils chose center Michael McLeod of Mississauga of the Ontario Hockey League. The Buffalo Sabres, picking eighth, chose Alex Nylander, son of former NHL player Michael Nylander and brother of 2014 Toronto pick William Nylander.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 24, 2016 23:40 UTC