The Saint John Sea Dogs didn’t win a lot of games this past
season but they got a huge victory today.
The Sea Dogs won today’s draft lottery over the Sherbrooke
Phoenix, winning the right to pick first overall in the 2014 Quebec Major
Junior Hockey League Entry Draft this May.
"As an organization, we are excited to have the first
pick overall," said Sea Dogs General Manager Darrell Young in a release. "This
gives us greater flexibility, and there are a few high-end offensive players to
choose from."
This will be the fourth time the team has held the first
overall pick, having previously pick first in 2005 (Alex Grant), 2006 (Yann
Sauve), and 2007 (Simon Despres).
The 2014 QMJHL Entry Draft will also be the second straight
year that the Sea Dogs have picked in the top three having taken Nathan Noel
third overall last year.
The Dogs may have been able to get the player they wanted
with the second overall pick but, as Young notes, this creates some flexibility
for the team and they could possibly trade down if they feel its appropriate. Exciting times are ahead.
The 2014 QMJHL Entry Draft is on May 31 in Sherbrooke.
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