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Record 3 Finns go in top 5, only 2 Canadians taken in top 10

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While this year's draft will likely be remembered as a turning point in the fortunes of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Finland will remember it for another reason.

Three Finns - Patrik Laine, Jesse Puljujarvi, and Olli Juolevi - were drafted in the top five, marking the first time that's ever happened.

Meanwhile, only two born-and-raised Canadian players were taken in the top 10, the fewest ever, tweeted broadcaster Mike Kelly.

The Canadians selected were Pierre-Luc Dubois (third overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets), and Tyson Jost (10th overall by the Colorado Avalanche).

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