The 2017 NHL Entry Draft is over. The dreams of 217 prospects came true while 31 NHL teams picked up the players that they felt gave them a brighter outlook regarding the future. It’s a nice two-way street.
For the Dallas Stars, they rounded out their draft experience with picks in the sixth and seventh rounds.
After drafting defenseman Miro Heiskanen at third overall and trading up to 26th for goaltender Jake Oettinger on Friday night, Dallas filled their second day with offensive talent. They drafted a powerful winger with amazing potential in Jason Robertson in the second round, and followed it up by picking centers Liam Hawel in the fourth round and Jacob Peterson in the fifth round.