The Detroit Red Wings have acquired Joe Vitale, the 20th pick, and the 53rd from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Pavel Datsyuk and the 16th overall pick.
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Senators’ first-rounder Logan Brown truly is his own man

In his role as the Ottawa 67’s GM/head coach, it’s his job to draft and develop players to help them pursue their dream of getting to the NHL.
But Friday at the First Niagara Center, he played the role of proud father.
Maple Leafs take goalie Joseph Woll on Day 2 of NHL draft

They call him Brick, and when you’re a goalie with Woll as your last name, that’s a good thing.
Joseph Woll, from the burgeoning hockey hotbed of St. Louis, was one of 10 players selected by the Maple Leafs on an unusual second day at the NHL draft.
Flames select Matthew Tkachuk with 6th overall selection

With the 6th overall selection in the 2016 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected forward Matthew Tkachuk of the London Knights (OHL).
Newest Flame Tkachuk was pulling for Calgary’s pick

“I’m excited to be drafted by such a good organization,” the London Knights forward said. “They have so many great players and now a coaching staff finally and great management. It’s going to be an exciting time. I hope to make the team sooner than later and help the team win.”
Tkachuk hoping to make quick splash with Flames

Matthew Tkachuk wants to strong-arm his new employers in the most positive way possible.
The newest member of the Calgary Flames wants to force his way onto his new club come fall.
Bruins Select Charlie McAvoy and Trent Frederic in the First Round of the 2016 NHL Draft

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, June 24, that the team has selected defenseman Charlie McAvoy (14th overall) and forward Trent Frederic (29th overall) in the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft held at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York.
Wild Selects Center Luke Kunin In First Round Of 2016 NHL Entry Draft

The Minnesota Wild selected center Luke Kunin (pronounced KUHN-in) with the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft tonight at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y.
Swansea’s Clayton Keller becomes first metro-east NHL first-round pick

Swansea native Clayton Keller made history Friday by being the first metro-east player ever selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, going seventh overall to the Arizona Coyotes at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y.
Boston Bruins Select Trent Frederic 29th Overall

Trent Frederic is a silky-smooth skilled centre who put up decent numbers with the U.S. National Development Team this season. His 40 points was good for fifth on his team, but he possesses a high-level of skill. Frederic has a really good shot and is a great north-south player.