BOISBRIAND, QC - OCTOBER 27: Joel Teasdale #24 of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada skates the puck against Nicolas Beaudin #92 of the Drummondville Voltigeurs during the QMJHL game at Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau on October 27, 2017 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada.

Blackhawks grab Nicolas Beaudin 27th overall

8 years ago
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The Chicago Blackhawks chose Nicolas Beaudin 27th overall at the NHL draft in Dallas on Friday night.

Nicolas Beaudin

Position: Defense
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 172 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Drummondville (QMJHL)
Nationality: Canadian

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"He's a very skilled, puck-moving player who likes to join the rush," said Troy Dumville of Central Scouting. "He has some defensive things he needs to work on, but overall it was a really good season for Drummondville and (Beaudin) really stepped up in the QMJHL playoffs. It's hard not to recognize him for his contributions."

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