In the days leading to the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center in Dallas on June 22-23, NHL.com will break down the top prospects by position. Today: The top defensemen available. Rasmus Dahlin ...

, has a good chance at becoming the highest-drafted NHL player born in St. Louis. Hockey Hall of Fame center Pat LaFontaine was chosen No. 3 by the New York Islanders in the 1983 NHL Draft. LaFontaine ...

Linus Karlsson’s path to the NHL was somewhat circuitous. Karlsson spent four seasons in Sweden after he was drafted. He didn’t make his North American debut until he was on the cusp of 23 years old.

We’ve looked at the best late-round picks from the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 NHL Drafts over the past ...