Olivier Leblanc (@3LeBlanc) going through the #NHLDraft media tour after being selected by #CBJ. pic.twitter.com/WtSTCllMPU
— NHL Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 28, 2014
Olivier LeBlanc ended the Saint John Sea Dogs’ draft
drought today.
LeBlanc become the first Sea Dogs player to be selected
since the 2011 NHL Draft, going in the seventh round, 197th overall
to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
In 56 games with Saint John last season, the defenseman
registered seven goals and 26 assists. In his rookie season in 2012-13, the
18-year old had four goals and 14 assists in 60 matches. He was an 11th
overall pick of Saint John in the 2012 QMJHL Entry Draft.
The Quebec City native saw lots of ice time last season
and will play a huge role on the backend again this season.
LeBlanc is the 14th player in Sea Dogs history
to be selected in the NHL Draft. He’s also the first Saint John defenseman to
be picked since Nathan Beaulieu in the first round of the 2011 draft.
Forwards Matthew Highmore and Spencer Smallman, who were both listed in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings, were not selected.
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