2024 NHL Entry Draft: Vancouver Canucks select Swedish junior league player Melvin Fernström (93rd overall, 3rd round).
The Vancouver Canucks selected Swedish junior league player Melvin Fernström, known for his impressive goal-scoring record, in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft's third round (93rd overall). Fernström led the J20 Nationell league in goals and finished third in points, but faces challenges due to limited skating abilities and difficulty protecting the puck. The Canucks believe that with proper development, Fernström could become a second-line winger in the NHL.
June 29, 2024
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