Hockey East, New England well-represented with 24 prospects selected in NHL Draft

Boston Globe

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After three local prospects were selected in Round 1, here is a rundown of players drafted in Rounds 2-7 Saturday:
Haoxi Wang, defense (BU) — 33nd overall (second round), Sharks
The Sharks made Wang the third Chinese-born player drafted in NHL history. A towering 6-foot-6-inch, 223-pound blueliner, Wang grew up in China before moving to Toronto at age 12 to pursue his career. He spent last season with King Rebellion (OJHL), where he posted four goals and 18 assists.
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Carter Amico, defense (BU) — 38th overall (second round), Flyers
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The Westbrook, Maine, native is an imposing 6-6, 231-pound defenseman who skates well. He played two seasons of prep hockey at Mount St. Charles before heading to the US National Team Development Program, where his pre-draft season was derailed by a major knee injury in November.
Jack Murtagh, forward wing (BU) — 40th overall (second round), Flyers
At 6-1, 200 pounds, Murtagh possesses the prototypical NHL winger frame and is a strong skater with a willingness to play in front of the net. He took significant strides this past season with the U.S. NTDP, emerging as one of the program's top players with 22 goals and 53 points in 56 games.
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Conrad Fondrk, center (BU) — 50th overall (second round), Devils
Fondrk is a 6-foot, 192-pound center with two-way ability and a precise one-timer. He was teammates with Amico at both Mount St. Charles Academy and the US NTDP, where he posted 13 goals and 14 assists in 40 games this past season.
William Moore, center (BC) — 51th overall (second round), Bruins
The 6-2, 174-pound forward skated with the US National Team Development Program for the past two seasons, breaking out last year with 27 goals and 59 points in 64 games.
Sean Barnhill, defense (Northeastern) — 70th overall (third round), Rangers
A 6-5, 214-pound Arizona native, Barnhill posted four goals and eight assists in 54 games last season for the Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL). He's expected to return to juniors for another year before arriving at Northeastern in 2026.
Charlton Trethewey, defense (BU) — 73rd overall (third round), Penguins
After growing up playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program, Trethewey will be returning to the organization as a pro. The 6-2, 213-pound blueliner brings elite mobility and a well-rounded offensive game, posting 20 points in 63 games last season for the US NTDP.
Malte Vass, defense (BU) — 76th overall (third round), Blue Jackets
The fifth Terriers defenseman selected in the top three rounds, Vass is 6-2, 195 pounds, with a physical edge. He is from Karlstad, Sweden, and committed to BU earlier this year.
Francesco Dell'Elce, defense (UMass) — 77th overall (third round), Avalanche
After going undrafted a season ago, Dell'elce was a prized overager following a 24-point freshman campaign at UMass. The 6-1, 181-pounder has a solid shot and excellent vision.
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Arseni Radkov, goalie (UMass) — 82nd overall (third round), Canadiens
A 6-4, 194-pound netminder from Belarus, Radkov is next in line at UMass as a tall, high-pedigree European goalie. He will have another year of development in Russian juniors before debuting for the Minutemen in 2026.
Teddy Mutryn, center (Norwell/Boston College) — 95th overall (third round), Sharks
The Norwell native played three seasons at St. Sebastian's before heading to the Chicago Steel (USHL) last season, where he tallied 17 goals and 13 assists in 47 games. Mutryn is a 6-1, 209-pound power forward with a strong shot, and he's expected to spend another season in juniors before arriving at BC in 2026.
Caeden Herrington, defense (Vermont) — 120th overall (fourth round), Kings
A native of Manchester, Vermont, the 6-2, 205-pounder had a strong season with the Lincoln Stars (USHL), racking up 16 goals and 18 assists to rank 11th in points among all defenseman in the league.
Alex Huang, defense (Harvard) — 122nd overall (fourth round), Predators
The 6-foot, 170-pounder is an effective puck-mover and playmaker, and fell later in the draft than expected. He posted seven goals and 33 assists for the Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) last season.
Ethan Wyttenbach, wing (Quinnipiac) — 144th overall (fifth round), Flames
A Long Island native, Wyttenbach is on the smaller end (5-10, 181 pounds), but delivered an impressive 51-point debut season with the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) last year.
Everett Baldwin, defense (Providence) — 151st overall (fifth round), Lightning
Drafted directly out of the New England prep ranks, the Providence native notched 10 goals and 10 assists in 22 games last year with St. George's. At 6 feet, 179 pounds, Baldwin is a dynamic skater with quality puck-moving skills, and he's expected to play next season with the Saint John's Sea Dogs (QMJHL) before joining his hometown Friars in 2026.
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Nathan Quinn, center (Northeastern) — 164th overall (sixth round), Flyers
The 5-11, 172-pound center took a major leap in his second season with the Quebec Remparts (QMJHL), racking up 17 goals and 29 points in 46 games.
Anthony Allain-Samake, defense (UConn) — 168th overall (sixth round), Ducks
Ranked in the top 100 by most scouting services, Allain-Samake is a 6-2, 183-pound playmaking blueliner who posted 14 assists in 61 games last season for the Sioux City Musketeers (USHL).
Aiden Lane, wing (Havard) — 176th overall (sixth round), Flames
A powerful 6-1, 192-pound winger, Lane played Ontario prep hockey last season with St. Andrews (AAA), where he was captain and racked up 86 points in 55 games.
Brendan Dunphy, defense (UConn) — 197th overall (seventh round), anthers
Dunphy is 6-5, 207-pounder who played most of last season with the Wenatchee Wild (WHL), tallying 22 points in 47 games.
Grayden Robertson-Palmer (Dartmouth) — 204th overall (seventh round), Red Wings
Robertson-Palmer is a Ontario native who played the past two seasons locally with Phillips Academy Andover, posting 16 goals and 23 assists in 39 games last season. He's a 5-11, 196-pound forward who will join Dartmouth in 2026.
Richard Gallant, wing (Concord/Harvard) — 210th overall (seventh round), Sharks
The second Bay State native selected, Gallant is a slender 5-8, 170-pound wing from Concord. He played two years at St. Mark's before joining the U.S. NTDP, where he was tied for second in goals (23) and fourth in points (45) last season.
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