NHL Draft Primer: Numerous decorated international competitors available in the secon

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Photo: Ilves forward and 2015 prospect Roope Hintz played for Finland at the 2015 World Junior Championship, picking up two assists in five games in that tournament (courtesy of Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)


</p> Among European skaters available for the 2015 NHL Draft, there are numerous players who have impressive track records playing for their respective countries. Taking a look at players 11 thru 24 in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings, a few standout players burst onto the scene this season thanks to their performances at the international level.

But there are a handful of players who guided their teams to domestic championships, as well, and as a result, they too have quickly climbed the draft rankings.… read more

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