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NHL Draft: First-round analysis

By EJ Hradek
ESPN The Magazine

Saturday, June 21, 2003

1. Pittsburgh Penguins: Marc-Andre Fleury, G. The Pens trade up to get their man, and the price wasn't that high. GM Craig Patrick gave up versatile third-line forward Mikael Samuelsson and a second-round pick to move up to the top spot. Projected as a franchise goalie, Fleury gives the Pens something to rebuild around. 2. Carolina Hurricanes: Eric Staal, C. At some point in the near future, the Hurricanes will need to replace aging center Ron Francis. Staal, with excellent size and skill, pro ...

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