Lightning select Nolan Foote 27th overall
The Tampa Bay Lightning chose forward Nolan Foote with the No. 27 selection in the 2019 NHL Draft.
Nolan Foote
Position: Left wing
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 187 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Kelowna (WHL)
Nationality: Canadian/American
| GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 36 | 27 | 63 |
Foote has an NHL pedigree as the son of former Colorado Avalanche great Adam Foote and the brother of Lightning prospect Cal Foote.
Nolan was the 37th-ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting's final list, falling from No. 26 at the midterm.
He nearly tripled his goal production and posted almost a point per game in his third year with the WHL's Kelowna Rockets, a team coached by his father.
What they're saying
"He's had the advantage of seeing first-hand what it takes to play (in) the NHL and with his brother, how the draft process unfolds and exactly how hard it is to play in the NHL," John Williams of NHL Central Scouting told NHL.com's Aaron Vickers in April.
"Nolan understands the game and knows his limits," Williams added. "He applies his combination of size, smarts, and skill in a way that allows him to effectively play multiple roles and as a result, it will make him a versatile two-way player at the next level."