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2009 NHL Entry Draft Day Two Open Thread

Here is your open thread for Day Two of the NHL Draft. Again, we have a special section titled "Live from the NHL Draft", I'll be posting stories and interviews in there, and letting you know in the open thread when there is something new to

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2009 NHL Draft: New York Rangers select Ryan Bourque in the 3rd round (yes that Bourque)

The Rangers selected Ryan Bourque from the US National Development Team, and that's just the way he wanted it. "I knew the Rangers wanted me, and I predicted they would draft me. I wanted to go there, I like the Rangers, its Original Six, and I like

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2009 NHL Draft: Talked to Jim Schoenfeld

Just had a conversation with Assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld, he said the Rangers did NOT pursue Heatley that heavily, and moving up or down is still a possibility. Jim was very nice, said the Rangers are surprised at a few of the picks, but still feel they can get who

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2009 NHL Draft: Victor Hedman Picture

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Victor Hedman

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Quick interview: Philippe Paradis

Just spoke outside with Phillippe Paradis, a Center from Shawinigan of the QMJHL. Tall kid, over 6'2", very soft spoken. When asked where he expected to be drafted he said "Perhaps the late first round, early 2nd round, I talked with 4 teams yesterday, the Hurricanes,

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Ranger fans at the draft

Just found some Ranger fans near the draft floor here is a little audio from them Ranger Fan 2

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Interview with Ranger fan outside the Bell Centre

Caught up with a Ranger fan waiting to get into the draft, here's the audio Ranger fan at draft

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To Montreal I go.....

Just wanted to give you all some updates as I am (hopefully) in the air on my way to Montreal for the NHL Draft: Tonight: There will be an open thread during Round One of the Draft. Remember it works just like our open game threads, no need to refresh.

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2009 NHL Entry Draft Round One Open Thread

The first night of the draft has arrived, and I am up in Montreal at the Bell Centre sitting on press row with the other SBNation hockey managers. You will note in the left hand column there is a new section entitled "Live from the NHL Draft", I