With the seventh pick in SB Nation’s 2011 NHL Mock Draft, our Winnipeg delegation from Behind The Net Hockeyselects, a defenseman from the Saint John Sea Dogs of the QMJHL, Nathan Beaulieu.
2011 NHL Mock Draft: Winnipeg Selects Nathan Beaulieu With No. 7 Pick
Nathan Beaulieu, D, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
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The first pick of the new Atlanta Thrashers is another Sea Dog and another Memorial Cup champion. Beaulieu had a huge year in Saint John, putting up 45 points from the blueline and his plus-44 rating is just huge. He's a quick guy and can obviously score at a high level.
Read more on Beaulieu at our Blue Jackets blog, The Cannon, and read more about the pick at Behind The Net Hockey.
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