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Tags: 2002 NHL Entry Draft

Rick Nash

Matthew Zator | May 29, 2021

Born: June 16, 1984 Draft: Blue Jackets 2002 #1 Overall Hometown: Brampton, ON Position: LW Known For: Rocket Richard Trophy Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Richard McLaren Nash (born June…

Jarret Stoll

Matthew Zator | May 7, 2021

Born: June 24, 1982 Draft: 2002 Oilers #36 Overall2000 Flames #46 Overall Hometown: Melville, SK Position: Centre Known For: Point on the PP Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Jarret Lee…

Duncan Keith

Patrick Brown | March 27, 2021

Born: July 16, 1983 Draft: 2002 Blackhawks, 54th Overall Hometown: Winnipeg, MB, CAN Position: D Known For: Norris Trophy Winner(2009-10; 2013-14) Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Status: Retired Duncan…

Frans Nielsen

Patrick Brown | March 22, 2021

Born: April 24, 1984 Draft: 2002 Islanders, 87th Overall Hometown: Herning, DEN Position: C Known For: First Danish citizenNHL player Shoots: Left National Team: Denmark Frans Nielsen (born 24 April 1984)…

Valtteri Filppula

Patrick Brown | March 22, 2021

Born: March 20, 1984 Draft: 2002 Red Wings, 95th Overall Hometown: Vantaa, FIN Position: C/LW Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Finland Current Team: Genève-Servette HC (NL) Valtteri Filppula (born…

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