In the NHL draft, the Washington Capitals chose Lynden Lakovic, a promising forward from the WHL, with the 27th pick, marking their sixth consecutive year selecting a forward first. Lakovic impressed with 27 goals in 47 games this season. Meanwhile, the draft opened with the emotional selection of Matthew Schaefer by the New York Islanders, who honored his late mother with a special jersey. The event, held in Los Angeles, also featured several celebrities announcing picks for various teams, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
We were sweating it out the last few picks, hoping you'd be there.
The Islanders put a cancer awareness ribbon on the left shoulder of Schaefer's first sweater.
Many teams leaned into the Los Angeles setting and had celebrities announce their picks.
Lakovic scored 27 goals and totaled 58 points in 47 games for the Saskatchewan club this season.
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