The 2009 NHL Draft

The NHL held its 2009 annual amateur entry draft on June 26th and 27th. The Minnesota Wild chose former Minnesota “Elite Classic” standout Nick Leddy of Eden Prairie with their selection in the first round, making him the first American chosen in the draft. In all, twelve Minnesotans were chosen this year. Seven of those selected are former “Elite Classic“ players. Below is a round by round breakdown of the players taken.

First Round Nick Leddy D Eden Prairie by Minnesota #176 Second Round Zach Buddish W Edina by Nashville #41 Third Round Troy Hesketh D Minnetonka by Edmonton #71 Dan Delisle C, W Arden Hills by Chicago #89 Fourth Round Nick Oliver C,W Roseau by Nashville #110 Seth Helgeson D Faribault by New Jersey #114 Sixth Round Anders Lee C Edina by NY Islanders #152