With the 17th pick in the 2011 NHL Draft, the Montreal Canadiens select Nathan Beaulieu, a defenseman from the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
NHL Draft Results: Nathan Beaulieu Selected By The Montreal Canadiens
Beaulieu improved upon his midseason Central Scouting ranking, jumping from 9th among North American skaters to 5th. He set a franchise record in the regular season with Saint John thanks to a plus-44 rating, and even if you disagree with the plus/minus stat, that’s a hell of a number. Who’d he beat for that record? Nathan Beaulieu, who had a plus-43 ranking a year prior.
Read more on Nathan Beaulieu at our Montreal Canadiens blog, Habs Eyes On The Prize.
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